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Date
Apr 8, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Trial Garden
- adult education classes
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- health & wellness
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Apr 11, 2026
- Time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location West Entrance Lot
- events
- learn
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Apr 11, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- children & family programs
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Date
Apr 13, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- adult education classes
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Date
Apr 15, 2026
- Time 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location Garden Center
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Date
Apr 15, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Trial Garden
- adult education classes
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Apr 16, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- adult education classes
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Apr 18, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Oval Rose Garden
- art exhibitions
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- lectures & talks
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Date
Apr 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
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Apr 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
Trial Garden Tour: April 8
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,...
Forest Bathing: Deeper Immersion
Dipped your toes into the world of Forest Bathing and ready to fully immerse yourself? Join this intermediate class to connect with fellow forest bathers, learn from each other’s insights, and expand your personal practice. Class starts with and instructor-led exploration of several Japanese philosophical and aesthetic concepts connected with forest bathing, followed by a...
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...
Homeschool Day: Water Ways – April 13
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...
Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Moths
Butterflies may be familiar, but moths outnumber them tenfold and their lives are far more interesting than most people realize. In this engaging presentation, discover the hidden world of moths, from caterpillars with startling eyespots that help scare away predators to adults that mimic spiders or hover like hummingbirds. Learn how moths navigate the night...
Trial Garden Tour: April 15
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,...
Creative Explorations: Natural Dye From Flowers
Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Dip into the chromatic world of natural plant dyes and explore the color...
En Plein Air Watercolor: Oval Rose Garden
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...
Members-Only: Carlquist Collection Exploration
This event is exclusively for members with Supporter, Patron, or Affiliate-level memberships. Explore the BRIT Library’s Sherwin Carlquist Collection, which documents the mid-20th-century expeditions of botanist Sherwin Carlquist as he collected plants on islands around the world. Members of the Carlquist project team will share his captivating photographs of flora, fauna, people, and landscapes from...
Japanese Garden Tour: April 18
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. (see below for exact dates) 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...
