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Gentle Yoga: February
Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch, and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints, and gain flexibility. Registration includes Garden admission for the day. We encourage you to explore the Garden after class. In February, we will keep warm by practicing...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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Feb 4, 11, 18, and 259:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Drawing in the Garden: Natural Harmonies
Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class!
- adult education classes
- classes
- creative arts classes
- learn
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Date
Feb 7, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: February 7
Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG! What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses Note: The path includes uneven...
- events
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Feb 7, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
BRIT Reads Book Club: “Indian Givers” by Jack Weatherford
Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you’ll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is...
- adult education classes
- events
- free
- learn
- lectures & talks
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Date
Feb 9, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
Begonia Species Bank Tour: February
Go behind-the-scenes of the Begonia Species Bank, the largest recognized collection of its kind in North America and home to more than 800 species and 800 hybrids! This exclusive members-only tour also offers a rare look inside the Conservation Greenhouse, normally closed to the public. Discover how our horticulture team preserves and studies these remarkable...
- events
- learn
- tours
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Feb 14, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: February 14
Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG! What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses Note: The path includes uneven...
- events
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Feb 14, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
Dog Days: February
This weekend is bound to be a doggone good time! Enjoy two full days of hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Garden on February 14-15. Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours (8 AM – 5 PM), with regular admission for humans and an additional $5 per dog. Hydration...
- dog-friendly events
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
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Date
Feb 14 - 15, 2026
- Time All Day
Soil Science for the Garden
Soil is the foundation for all plant growth and true success in gardening requires an understanding of what soil is and how it works. In this class, you will learn about the basic building blocks of different soil types, explore natural processes in soil’s “life cycle,” and begin to apply this knowledge for greater success...
- adult education classes
- classes
- horticulture & gardening classes
- learn
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Date
Feb 19, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Garden Center
Discover Forest Bathing: February
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...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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Date
Feb 21, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: February 21
Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG! What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses Note: The path includes uneven...
- events
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Feb 21, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
Member Orientation & Tour: BRIT
Wondering what your FWBG membership includes or what exciting events are coming up? Register for our free quarterly Member Orientation, a friendly and informative gathering for both new and renewing members! Our Membership Team will share a presentation about the history of the Garden, followed by a guided docent tour of our BRIT building. Manuela...
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
- members-only events
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Date
Feb 21, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
Gentle Yoga: March
Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch, and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints, and gain flexibility. Registration includes Garden admission for the day. We encourage you to explore the Garden after class. This month, sessions will take place outside on...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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Mar 7, 14, 21, and 289:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Begonia Species Bank Tour: March
Go behind-the-scenes of the Begonia Species Bank, the largest recognized collection of its kind in North America and home to more than 800 species and 800 hybrids! This exclusive members-only tour also offers a rare look inside the Conservation Greenhouse, normally closed to the public. Discover how our horticulture team preserves and studies these remarkable...
- events
- learn
- tours
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Mar 14, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
Begonia Species Bank Tour: April
Go behind-the-scenes of the Begonia Species Bank, the largest recognized collection of its kind in North America and home to more than 800 species and 800 hybrids! This exclusive members-only tour also offers a rare look inside the Conservation Greenhouse, normally closed to the public. Discover how our horticulture team preserves and studies these remarkable...
- events
- learn
- tours
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Apr 11, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
Begonia Species Bank Tour: May
Go behind-the-scenes of the Begonia Species Bank, the largest recognized collection of its kind in North America and home to more than 800 species and 800 hybrids! This exclusive members-only tour also offers a rare look inside the Conservation Greenhouse, normally closed to the public. Discover how our horticulture team preserves and studies these remarkable...
- events
- learn
- tours
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May 9, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- learn
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June 1 – 59:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- learn
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June 1 – 59:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- events
- learn
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June 1 – 59:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- learn
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June 8 – 129:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- learn
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June 8 – 129:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- events
- learn
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June 8 – 129:00 AM - 3:30 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
- camps
- children & family programs
- events
- learn
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June 15 – 189:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Bugs Among Us (Ages 4-5)
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. Date: June...
- ages 4-5
- camps
- children & family programs
- learn
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June 22 – 269:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Texas Native Treasures (Ages 6-7)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- learn
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June 22 – 269:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Wild Writers (Ages 8-11)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- events
- learn
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June 22 – 269:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Bugs Among Us (Ages 4-5)
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. Date: June...
- ages 4-5
- camps
- children & family programs
- learn
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July 6 – 109:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Texas Native Treasures (Ages 6-7)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- events
- learn
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July 6 – 109:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
S.E.E.D. Camp: Wild Writers (Ages 8-11)
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
- camps
- children & family programs
- events
- learn
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July 6 – 109:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas