Children & Family Programs
Upcoming Events
Bella’s Book and Nature Club: March
Click here to register now! Experience the joy of learning, nature, and storytelling with our family-friendly clubs! Bella’s Book and Nature Club, featuring our mascot Bella the Begonia, invites children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families to explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature activities. Looking for more nature-inspired...
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Date
Mar 4, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Homeschool Day: Butterflies in the Garden – March 9
Click here to register now! Homeschool Days are designed with the unique needs of homeschool students and their families in mind. Come grow with us as we explore environmental science topics through hands-on investigation and engaging activities for the whole family. These programs are sure to energize homeschool students in their quest to discover more...
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Date
Mar 9, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Girls Nature Workshop: Hats on Parade
Click here to register now! Together in partnership, the Fort Worth Garden Club (FWGC) and FWBG present the Girls Nature Workshops series! These hands-on programs connect girls and their families to the fascinating world of horticulture and floriculture. Each workshop highlights skills and activities designed to inspire the next generation of plant lovers and environmental...
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Date
Mar 14, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Location Garden Center
Spring Break Camp: Amazing Adaptations (Ages 5-7)
Join us for Spring Break Camp in the Garden! Campers will explore the grounds of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanical Research Institute of Texas while learning about the natural world, growing into young scientists, and having fun! From clever critters to super-powered plants, nature is full of amazing adaptations that help living things...
- ages 5-7
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Date
Mar 17 - 19, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Homeschool Day: Butterflies in the Garden – March 23
Click here to register now! Homeschool Days are designed with the unique needs of homeschool students and their families in mind. Come grow with us as we explore environmental science topics through hands-on investigation and engaging activities for the whole family. These programs are sure to energize homeschool students in their quest to discover more...
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Date
Mar 23, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club: March
Click here to register now! Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club, featuring our mascot Carlos the Cactus, welcomes children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families for an hour of nature-inspired fun and discovery. Join us at the Backyard Veggie Garden, where you’ll explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature...
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Date
Mar 24, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Bella’s Book and Nature Club: April
Click here to register now! Experience the joy of learning, nature, and storytelling with our family-friendly clubs! Bella’s Book and Nature Club, featuring our mascot Bella the Begonia, invites children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families to explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature activities. Looking for more nature-inspired...
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Date
Apr 1, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Homeschool Day: Water Ways – April 13
Click here to register now! Homeschool Days are designed with the unique needs of homeschool students and their families in mind. Come grow with us as we explore environmental science topics through hands-on investigation and engaging activities for the whole family. These programs are sure to energize homeschool students in their quest to discover more...
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Date
Apr 13, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Homeschool Day: Water Ways – April 20
Click here to register now! Homeschool Days are designed with the unique needs of homeschool students and their families in mind. Come grow with us as we explore environmental science topics through hands-on investigation and engaging activities for the whole family. These programs are sure to energize homeschool students in their quest to discover more...
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Date
Apr 20, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club: April
Click here to register now! Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club, featuring our mascot Carlos the Cactus, welcomes children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families for an hour of nature-inspired fun and discovery. Join us at the Backyard Veggie Garden, where you’ll explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature...
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Date
Apr 21, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Bella’s Book and Nature Club: May
Click here to register now! Experience the joy of learning, nature, and storytelling with our family-friendly clubs! Bella’s Book and Nature Club, featuring our mascot Bella the Begonia, invites children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families to explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature activities. Looking for more nature-inspired...
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Date
May 6, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club: May
Click here to register now! Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club, featuring our mascot Carlos the Cactus, welcomes children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families for an hour of nature-inspired fun and discovery. Join us at the Backyard Veggie Garden, where you’ll explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature...
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Date
May 19, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5) – Session 1
Blast off into a week of wonder! In this camp for ages 4-5, young astronauts will journey through the Solar System as they discover our place in space and how the sun and moon shape life on Earth. Campers will explore day and night, seasons, constellations, and more as they build science skills while having...
- ages 4-5
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Date
Jun 1 - 5, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7) – Session 1
Venture into the vibrant world of plants in this camp for ages 6 to 7! Young botanists will dig into botanical life, conduct hands-on experiments, and explore nature with real science tools and all five senses. From sprouting seeds to studying funky fungi, campers will cultivate a green thumb while having a blooming good time! ...
- ages 6-7
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Date
Jun 1 - 5, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11) – Session 1
Grow big ideas and explore nature through a STEM lens! In this camp for children ages 8 to 11, young innovators will sharpen engineering and creative thinking skills through hands-on, nature-inspired challenges and projects. From low-tech builds to high-tech tools, campers will discover how science and creativity come together to solve real-world problems in the...
- ages 8-11
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Date
Jun 1 - 5, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5) – Session 2
Blast off into a week of wonder! In this camp for ages 4-5, young astronauts will journey through the Solar System as they discover our place in space and how the sun and moon shape life on Earth. Campers will explore day and night, seasons, constellations, and more as they build science skills while having...
- ages 4-5
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Date
Jun 8 - 12, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11) – Session 2
Grow big ideas and explore nature through a STEM lens! In this camp for children ages 8 to 11, young innovators will sharpen engineering and creative thinking skills through hands-on, nature-inspired challenges and projects. From low-tech builds to high-tech tools, campers will discover how science and creativity come together to solve real-world problems in the...
- ages 8-11
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Date
Jun 8 - 12, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7) – Session 2
Venture into the vibrant world of plants in this camp for ages 6 to 7! Young botanists will dig into botanical life, conduct hands-on experiments, and explore nature with real science tools and all five senses. From sprouting seeds to studying funky fungi, campers will cultivate a green thumb while having a blooming good time! ...
- ages 6-7
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Date
Jun 8 - 12, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: E-STEAM Explorers (Ages 12-14)
Get ready to innovate, create, and explore! In this 4-day camp, ages 12–14 will discover how environmental science, technology, engineering, art, and math connect in the real world. From 3D modeling and printing to water quality testing and design challenges, every day brings something new to build, test, and create. Date: June 15 –...
- ages 12-14
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Date
Jun 15 - 18, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Wild Writers (Ages 8-11) – Session 1
See the world like a scientist, tell its story like an artist! In this camp for ages 8 to 11, budding naturalists will sharpen observation skills and let their imagination bloom through journaling, sketching, and creative writing. Campers will venture into the garden to record discoveries, capture the beauty of plants and wildlife, and practice...
- ages 8-11
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Date
Jun 22 - 26, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Texas Native Treasures (Ages 6-7) – Session 1
Experience the wonders of the world right in our own backyard! In this camp for ages 6 to 7, young explorers will discover Texas’s native plants, animals, geology, and history. Campers will investigate local critters, explore this region’s unique past, and uncover what makes Texas so special. Get ready for curious minds and Lone Star pride in the great...
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Date
Jun 22 - 26, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Bugs Among Us (Ages 4-5) – Session 1
Scurry, flutter, and wiggle into a week of buggy fun! In this camp for ages 4-5, young entomologists will explore the tiny creatures that help our world thrive. Campers will buzz with curiosity as they investigate bugs up close, craft creepy crawly critters, and uncover the mysteries of life cycles through hands-on discovery. Session 1...
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Date
Jun 22 - 26, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Wild Writers (Ages 8-11) – Session 2
See the world like a scientist, tell its story like an artist! In this camp for ages 8 to 11, budding naturalists will sharpen observation skills and let their imagination bloom through journaling, sketching, and creative writing. Campers will venture into the garden to record discoveries, capture the beauty of plants and wildlife, and practice...
- ages 8-11
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Date
Jul 6 - 10, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Texas Native Treasures (Ages 6-7) – Session 2
Experience the wonders of the world right in our own backyard! In this camp for ages 6 to 7, young explorers will discover Texas’s native plants, animals, geology, and history. Campers will investigate local critters, explore this region’s unique past, and uncover what makes Texas so special. Get ready for curious minds and Lone Star pride in the great...
- ages 6-7
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- learn
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Date
Jul 6 - 10, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Bugs Among Us (Ages 4-5) – Session 2
Scurry, flutter, and wiggle into a week of buggy fun! In this camp for ages 4-5, young entomologists will explore the tiny creatures that help our world thrive. Campers will buzz with curiosity as they investigate bugs up close, craft creepy crawly critters, and uncover the mysteries of life cycles through hands-on discovery. Session 1...
- ages 4-5
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Date
Jul 6 - 10, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Leaders for Environmental Action and Field Work (LEAF) (Ages 15-17)
Discover how science drives change! This new, 4-day camp for ages 15-17 invites young leaders to explore real-world environmental challenges and take action to protect the planet. Through fieldwork, data collection, and creative problem solving, students will test water quality, visit the BRIT Seed Bank and Herbarium, and tackle challenges that promote science-based solutions for...
- ages 15-17
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Date
Jul 13 - 16, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Homeschool Programs
Come grow with us as we explore environmental science topics through hands-on investigation and engaging activities for the whole family.
Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a free Homeschool Open House at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Enjoy refreshments, explore hands-on educational activities, and learn about our exciting upcoming homeschool programs – including a brand new Homeschool Science Fair!
We’re excited to share that the Fort Worth Botanic Garden has received funding through the Meta Community Action Grant to provide scholarships for our upcoming Homeschool Day and Homeschool STEM Studio programs!
Girls Nature Workshop Series
Join the Girls Nature Workshops series, where hands-on activities connect girls ages 7-12 and their families to the fascinating world of plants, butterflies, and birds. Hosted in partnership with the Fort Worth Garden Club and Fort Worth Botanic Garden, each workshop is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship.
$12 / Participant
$10 / FWBG Member Participant
$5 / Adult
$0 / FWBG Member Adult
*Registration includes admission to the Garden for the day.
Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance. To request a scholarship, please reach out edu-programs@fwbg.org.
Have a specific question for our education staff? Email us at edu-programs@fwbg.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Family-Friendly Clubs
Bella’s Book and Nature Club
Children 18 months to 5 years and their families are invited to join Bella the Begonia at BRIT on the first Wednesday of each month. We’ll discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus a family nature challenge!
Little Sprouts Book & Garden Club
Children 18 months to 5 years and their families are invited to join Carlos the Cactus in the Backyard Vegetable Garden on the third Tuesday of each month. We’ll discover nature, read a story, sing and move, plus a family nature challenge!
Featured Workshops
Girls Nature Workshop Series
Together in partnership, the Fort Worth Garden Club (FWGC) and FWBG present the Girls Nature Workshops series! These hands-on programs connect girls and their families to the fascinating world of horticulture and floriculture. Each workshop highlights skills and activities designed to inspire the next generation of plant lovers and environmental stewards.
Family Workshops
During each workshop, you and your family will be guided by an expert instructor to learn something new and experience a side of nature you may have never experienced before. From nature photography to how to plant a pollinator garden, your family will walk away with new knowledge and memories they will never forget.
Family Membership*
Yearly membership for two adults and children.
Year-round Garden admission
Invitations to members-only events and webinars
Early members-only admission daily at 7:00a.m.
$95
Annually
*The membership plan includes benefits for adult children with disabilities as well as two guest passes per year that can only be used once.
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FAQs
Have a specific question for our education staff? Email us at edu-programs@fwbg.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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Our programs cater to various age groups, from toddlers to teens. Each program is designed with age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
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Yes, we offer discounted rates for families enrolling multiple children or for group bookings. Please email us at edu-programs@fwbg.org for more information on current offers.
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Yes, we strive to make our programs inclusive and accessible. If your child has specific needs, please email Cassie Garza at in advance so we can accommodate them.
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Yes, to ensure a quality experience, we limit the number of participants per program. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Most of our programs will take place rain or shine, but in the case of severe weather, we will notify participants of any changes via email.
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We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the specific event for details.
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Some programs are designed for parent participation, while others encourage independent learning. Please refer to the program description for details.
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Depending on the program, we may recommend bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. Any specific requirements will be listed in the program details.
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Some of our programs are free, while others may have a small fee to cover materials or special activities. Please check the program details for specific pricing.
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Yes, we recommend registering in advance as space is limited. You can sign up through our website or email us at edu-programs@fwbg.org for assistance.
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Our programs cater to various age groups, from toddlers to teens. Each program is designed with age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
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