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Garden Exhibit: Musical Swings
This fall, join us at the Garden and swing the day away with the Musical Swings exhibit! Designed to foster human connections in public spaces, this interactive installation invites people of all ages to create music together simply by swinging. Created by the award-winning art and design studio Daily tous les jours, each swing triggers...
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Sept 18 - Jan 11
- Location Vistas
Curator Talk – “Natural Harmonies: Plants’ Musical Influence”
Join us for an inside look at the current BRIT Library art exhibition “Natural Harmonies: Plants’ Musical Influence.” Student curator Aaron Michael will share behind-the-scenes insights on the process of planning the exhibit, finding relevant songs and matching them with collection pieces, and more. Come curious, as there will be ample time provided for questions...
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Date
Dec 16, 2025
- Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Japanese Garden Tour: December
Our Japanese Garden open tour meets in the Japanese Garden Courtyard on Saturday mornings Spring and Fall from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful Japanese Garden. Enjoy lovely vistas while docents discuss our garden’s design elements, history, and the cultural significance of Japanese gardens. Observe and...
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Date
Dec 20, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
Begonia Species Bank Tour: January
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...
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Jan 10, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
The International Compositae Alliance (TICA) Conference
We invite researchers, curators, and students from the globe for this dynamic workshop hosted by The International Compositae Alliance (TICA). The workshop will spotlight advances in Compositae systematic; facilitate contributions to the Second Edition of the Compositae book; and training to utilize and contribute data to the Compositae Global Database. Date: 12 – 15 January 2026...
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- ecology classes
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Date
Jan 12 - 15, 2026
- Time All Day
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
The After I Do Bridal Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 11 AM–2 PM Location: Garden Center – Oak & Redbud Hall Turn your wedding décor into someone else’s dream day! Join us for the After I Do Bridal Garage Sale, a unique resale market where newlyweds can pass along gently used wedding décor and engaged couples can discover...
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- food & drinks available
- plant sales & shopping
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Date
Jan 31, 2026
- Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Location Oak & Redbud Hall
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...
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Feb 14, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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...
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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...
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Apr 11, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard