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Apr 29, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Trial Garden
- art exhibitions
- exhibits
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May 2, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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May 2, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- events
- learn
- tours
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May 6, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Trial Garden
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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May 6, 13, 20, and 279:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Conservatory Lawn
- children & family programs
- learn
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May 6, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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May 9, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- events
- learn
- tours
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May 9, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- adult education classes
- classes
- creative arts classes
- learn
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May 13, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Pollinator Pathway
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
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May 13, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
Trial Garden Tour: April 29
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,...
Art in the Garden Tour: May 2
Our Art in the Garden tour meets in the Leonard Courtyard on Saturday mornings in the Spring and Fall, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. This is a lively, interactive tour with a relaxed pace. Informative docents explain how the art pieces in the garden have been placed to enhance the landscape. Free with FWBG membership...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: May 2
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...
Trial Garden Tour: May 6
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,...
Gentle Yoga: May
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...
Bella’s Book and Nature Club: May
Click here to register now! Experience the joy of learning, nature, and storytelling with our family-friendly clubs! Bella’s Book and Nature Club, featuring our mascot Bella the Begonia, invites children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families to explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature activities. Looking for more nature-inspired...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: May 9
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...
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...
En Plein Air Watercolor: Pollinator Pathway
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...
Discover Forest Bathing: May
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...
