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Jun 1 - Oct 14, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open Weekdays Only
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Jul 23 - Oct 31, 2026
- Time 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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Jul 23 - Oct 31, 2026
- Time 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Location Rock Springs Road
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Sep 12 - Nov 30, 2026
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Oct 12, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Oct 15, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Oct 15, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Oct 17, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
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Oct 17, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Cactus Garden
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Oct 17, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Expeditions Through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist
About the Exhibition Travel the world looking through the camera of botanist Sherwin Carlquist. Organized by BRIT Library, this exhibition highlights Carlquist’s powerful observation of nature through his vivid field photographs and field notebooks, revealing Carlquist’s curiosity and observations that reshaped our understanding of the natural world.
Flora House Coffee Cart at FWBG
Begin your visit at the Flora House coffee cart, pouring coffee alongside a rotating selection of fresh pastries. Choose from cold brew, drip coffee with house-made syrups and creamer, or lavender lemonade, and add a mimosa on weekend mornings. FWBG members receive 10% off! When Thursday–Sunday, 7 AM–11 AM Mimosas available Saturday and Sunday only...
Flora House Food Truck at FWBG
Complete your visit with breakfast and lunch from the Flora House food truck. Mornings bring hearty tacos, toasts, and breakfast plates; midday shifts to a rotating lineup of sandwiches, burgers, salads, and wraps, with a kids’ menu for younger visitors. Select items are available gluten-free. FWBG members receive 10% off! When Breakfast: 8 AM–11 AM...
Outdoor Exhibit: Enchanted Garden
Take a fairy-tale journey through the Garden this fall. Twelve life-size sculptures of beloved characters of legend — fairies, unicorns, wizards and more — will be scattered throughout the Fuller Garden’s lush landscape, inviting families into a world of wonder and whimsy. Each sculpture brings the stories and folklore behind these magical beings to life,...
Homeschool Family Field Trip: Autumn Discovery – Session 1
Register here Leaves are changing, days are getting shorter, and nature is full of surprises! Join us for this Homeschool Family Field trip for ages 4–8 featuring pumpkin dissections, outdoor exploration, and creepy crawly encounters. Monday, October 12th (10:00 AM – 11:45 AM) Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8th Pricing: $12 /Participant | $10 /Member Participant...
Creepe Paper Floral Boo-quets
Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...
Little B.I.T.s (Botanists in Training) Nature Club
Register here At Little B.I.T.s (Botanists in Training) Nature Club, children aged 18 months to 5 years will become botanists in training for an hour of nature-inspired discovery and hands-on fun. Join us as we learn, play, and grow through story time, music and movement, nature exploration, and activities designed to spark curiosity and encourage...
Discover Forest Bathing: October
Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. This introductory class begins by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to...
En Plein Air Watercolor: Cactus Garden
Embark on a historical tradition of outdoor painting with guided lessons in the Garden’s tranquil morning light. Through guided exercises and individual practice, you’ll learn to capture the light and compositions using the spontaneity of watercolor. This class is suitable for both new painters and practiced watercolorists. Join us monthly to paint the changing seasons...
BLOOM Teacher Professional Development
Discover hands-on ways to bring nature into your classroom and strategies for taking students outdoors with BLOOM (Brilliant Learning with Outdoor Opportunities and Motivation). This 3 CPE credit professional development session for PreK–1st grade teachers covers how to start a classroom worm bin — you’ll leave with a starter bin, worms, lessons, and the confidence...
