Fort Worth Botanic Garden The oldest major botanic garden in Texas, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s mission is to “engage, inform, and inspire with plants, landscapes, and nature.” The FWBG comprises 110 acres in Fort Worth’s cultural district two miles west of downtown Fort Worth and includes the beautiful Fuller Garden, the historic Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden, and the Victor and Cleyone Tinsley Garden, which features plants native to north central Texas. The FWBG also prides itself in its nationally recognized begonia species collection. The Garden Center is open Monday through Sunday from 8am to 6pm. Admission to the Botanic Garden is $12 per adult, $10 per senior, $6 per child 6-15, and children 5 and under are free.
The FWBG offers botanical backdrops and multiple gardens for your special event. Experience 13 distinct outdoor and 8 indoor locations. From lavish and intimate to large and rustic, the Garden’s venues are the natural choice for your ceremony or reception. Many of our settings are available after hours. Ask about booking your ceremony or reception at sunset. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is committed to environmental sustainability. Through careful site design, responsible landscape management, and conscientious human behavior, BRIT seeks to reduce its footprint on the natural world as well as protect and restore ecosystem services. The new BRIT building was designed to accomplish several key goals: reduce energy and water consumption, enhance indoor environmental quality, and use recyclable and renewable materials. FWBG | BRIT knows that education is lifelong. We are dedicated to inspiring nature-lovers of all ages to explore the world around them, discover new interests, and engage their communities in positive change. Education at the Botanic Garden features programs for adults, children and families, and schools. We strive to introduce community members to the wonders of plants and ecology, the importance of conservation and sustainability, and social-emotional learning. For more information on upcoming events and programs, please visit fwbg.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. ©JulienLambertPhoto.com
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