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The Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas (FWBG|BRIT) invites public participation in a Master Plan Committee meeting May 17 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. when an initial concept for the master plan design will be revealed.
Given the potential for heavy rainfall Sunday, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas (FWBG|BRIT) made the difficult decision to cancel the Spring Japanese Festival on Sunday only, while remaining open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The National Science Foundation recently awarded the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the California Botanic Garden nearly $1 million to support the digitization and linking of plant specimens and other archival materials.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas (FWBG|BRIT) invites guests to celebrate spring in the Japanese Garden while exploring the arts and culture of Japan during the April 23-24 Spring Japanese Festival. Tickets are on sale today at: fwbg.org/japanesefestival
The ants invite you to a picnic! Enjoy the last month of David Rogers’ Big Bugs at a picnic at the Garden. Then sign up the whole family for a Big Bug art activity guaranteed to stretch your creativity. Plus, learn about how gardening can improve your mental health, discover summer plants that can take the heat, and explore the mystery of a strange seed pod found in two Fort Worth-area gardens.
Learn about the restoration of the beloved Tea House in time for the Spring Japanese Festival. Plus, April is National Native Plant Month—explore the role of natives in the environment and discover how you can use these hardy, beneficial plants in your garden. This issue also describes the variety of yoga classes offered in the garden and the summer camp opportunities available for children ages four to 14.
Explore David Rogers’ Big Bugs, an exhibit of insect sculptures on a gigantic scale, running March 11 through June 12 at the Garden. You also learn about bringing beneficial insects to your garden, discover some fun activities for the aspiring entomologists in your household and learn the meaning of the words “melilttophily” and “anemophily” in the context of flower pollination.
This month, the Garden welcomes back Butterflies in the Garden and begins a new tradition with Dog Days. You’ll also find butterfly-themed family activities, learn the role of butterflies in plant reproduction and pick up tips for improving the health of your soil.
Welcome the new year by exploring upcoming events, exhibits and educational opportunities at the Garden. You’ll also learn the benefits of starting vegetables from seed, discover nature books to read with your young scientist and find out which shrubs are best for the winter garden. Plus we play “What Is This Thing” with our botanists and learn some fascinating facts about the reproductive strategies of plants.
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