BRIT First SaturdayBRIT is open to the public the first Saturday of the month, February - November, from 9 a.m. to noon for exhibits, plant ID, Bella's Story Time, tours and classes. While you're here, make time to explore our pocket prairie and BRITscape. And, since we're just a short stroll from the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, why not explore their grounds, too? We look forward to seeing you soon! |
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2017 Calendar |
First Saturday Programs |
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February 4March 4April 1May 6June 3July – CLOSED for Independence Day HolidayAugust 5September 2October 7November 4
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9:00 a.m. – noon Plant IDOur botanists are on hand to answer questions and to identify those mysterious plants that grow in the backyards of Tarrant and Dallas counties that prompt homeowners to ask, "What the heck is this?" 10:00 a.m. – noon Permaculture ClassJoin us as we explore the basics of permaculture. For more information, click HERE. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Public TourLearn about BRIT's past, present and future, as we talk about our research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs, and BRIT's sustainable building. For more information, click HERE. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bella’s Story TimeJoin Bella the Begonia for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library, the Tree House, and the BRITscape. This program is designed for preschool-development levels and their adult partners. For more information, click HERE. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. TERM WorkshopTERM Workshops offer unique, skills building, hands on workshops for those interested in plant and wildlife science. For more information, click HERE. |