Event Calendar

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 18

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 18

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Apr 18, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Discover Forest Bathing: April

    Discover Forest Bathing: April

    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...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 18, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    BRIT Reads Book Club: “Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel” by Carl Safina

    BRIT Reads Book Club: “Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel” by Carl Safina

    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...

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    • adult education classes
    • events
    • free
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • Date
      Apr 20, 2026
    • Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Location BRIT Library
    Homeschool Day: Water Ways – April 20

    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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    • children & family programs
    • homeschool
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 20, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club: April

    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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    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 21, 2026
    • Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Trial Garden Tour: April 22

    Trial Garden Tour: April 22

    Our Trial Garden tours meet in the Trial Garden on Wednesdays from April – October from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Swing by and meet with a Trial Volunteers to learn about everything they’re doing.   Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates: Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 29 Wednesday,...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Apr 22, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Trial Garden
    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: April 22

    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: April 22

    Butterflies are one of the most beautiful insects to photograph – and they’re often found visiting another popular photographic subject, flowers! Bring your camera and explore the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit in the lush Rainforest Conservatory. Join our professional artist instructor for tips and techniques to capture clear images of butterflies and exclusive Wednesday...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 22, 2026
    • Time 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Rainforest Conservatory
    Author Jill Mays’ Presentation: “Your Child’s Motor Development Story”

    Author Jill Mays’ Presentation: “Your Child’s Motor Development Story”

    Learn about the critical importance of sensory exploration and natural play for healthy development during our Neighbors in Nature: An Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 24, 2026. Enjoy a day of free admission to the garden, filled with engaging activities and opportunities to connect with the environment. From family-friendly yoga sessions to educational film...

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    • events
    • free admission days
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • Date
      Apr 24, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Free Admission Day: Neighbors in Nature – An Earth Day Celebration

    Free Admission Day: Neighbors in Nature – An Earth Day Celebration

    Celebrate the beauty and importance of nature at Neighbors in Nature: An Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 24, 2026. Enjoy a day of free admission to the garden, filled with engaging activities and opportunities to connect with the environment. From family-friendly yoga sessions to educational film screenings, this event has something for everyone.  ...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • festivals
    • free admission days
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Apr 24, 2026
    • Time All Day
    Free Film Screening: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”

    Free Film Screening: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”

    The tiny creatures we overlook are the ones holding our world together — come see why at this eye-opening film screening. Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little...

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    • events
    • free
    • free admission days
    • learn
    • Date: April 26, 2026
      Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM  |  3:00–4:00 PM
    • Location Lecture Hall