Catch Dinos in the Garden Before They Go Extinct!
We’re not expecting a six-to-nine-mile-wide meteorite, but the presence of dinos at the Garden will be wiped out on May 30. So plan your visit today!
Get the inside story from FWBG, including horticultural how-to’s, collection spotlights, sneak peeks into events and exhibitions, and stories from our scientists in the lab, in the field, and beyond.
We’re not expecting a six-to-nine-mile-wide meteorite, but the presence of dinos at the Garden will be wiped out on May 30. So plan your visit today!
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden invites guests to explore the rich traditions of Japan during the Spring Japanese Festival, April 20-21. This highly anticipated event offers a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the art and culture of Japan while enjoying the beauty of the Garden.
It’s finally here! The always-popular spring plant sale at the Fort Worth Botanic will take place April 5 (2-6:30 p.m.) and 6 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) at the Garden’s Grove area. A special preview and Q&A will take place on April 4 (5-6:30 p.m.). Participants must register at https://fwbg.org/events/spring-plant-sale-2024/ to attend.
We’re not kidding … goats are coming to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! With generous support from the Anita Berry Martin Memorial Fund at North Texas Community Foundation, FWBG will be hosting a small herd of goats, April 5-15, to help us clean up the invasive plant species in our Native Texas Boardwalk area. The goats will be visible for guests during regular Garden hours and monitored by a herder 24/7.
Catch Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors before the exhibit goes extinct at the end of the month! Also in this newsletter, how to capture summer in a jar, ways to support the mental health of children by spending time in nature and a recap of the community science findings from the April 8 total solar eclipse. And if you’re looking for easy, colorful flowers this summer, look no further than glorious zinnias.
We’re counting down to the total solar eclipse on April 8–are you ready? This issue offers tips for both adults and kids to get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can also learn all about a new award to provide fresh produce to Union Gospel Mission and the expansion of our monthly forest bathing workshop. Plus, we’ve got a new landscaping crew arriving soon–of the four-legged variety.
Welcome to the butterfly issue! This month we invite guests to explore the magical, marvelous world of Butterflies in the Garden. Prepare for your visit with our kid-friendly field guide, pick up tips on photographing these winged beauties and learn how important pollinators like butterflies are to our ecosystem–and our diet. Plus, learn how to bring butterflies to YOUR garden with our plants for pollinators guide.
Spring 2024 promises to be immense, iridescent and iconic as the Garden welcomes Dinosaurs Around the World, Butterflies in the Garden and Seward Johnson Sculptures in the Garden. Plan to see them all! Also in this newsletter: summer camp registration opens, brighten your life with our Drawing in the Garden class, and journey to the Jurassic with our expert on ferns. Plus: 7 tips for growing roses.
2024 will be a banner year for the Garden! This newsletter hits the highlights in all areas of the organization. Learn about the events and exhibitions that will be coming your way, including the return of Butterflies in the Garden, a visit from life-size animatronic dinosaurs and an entrancing outdoor art exhibit. Also in this issue, classes for kids and families, adult programs that will grow your mind, garden projects that will improve the guest experience and where to look for the research team in the coming year.
Lightscape is underway, bigger, better and brighter for 2023! In this newsletter, you’ll also learn all about pansies for winter color in your garden and the fascinating story of poinsettias. Plus, make plans with your family to see “Amahl and the Night Visitors” from the Fort Worth Opera, and register now for our class on starting plants from seeds.
Lightscape returns to the Garden for 2023 with new exhibits, new experiences and new ways to save! Plus, learn how to take the best photos of holiday lights at night, pick up tips on selecting and planting trees and sign up your favorite gal (or guy) for our Girls’ Nature Workshops. And we answer the question “why do trees lose their leaves in the fall?”
FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
(817) 463-4160
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BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
We respectfully acknowledge that the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is located on traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. We honor the ancestry, heritage, and gifts of all Indigenous Peoples who were sustained by these lands and give thanks to them. We are grateful that these lands continue to provide enrichment for many people today. [More…]