The FWGC organized in 1926, with the expressed purpose:

to cultivate a broader knowledge of gardening, horticulture and design
to advocate for the protection of the environment
to support the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Gardening Workshops for Girls

Girls Nature Workshops

Encourage young girls to re-connect with nature and nurture future garden club members.

Classes are open to the children of members and the public. Class curriculum is developed and led by FWGC members & BRIT staff.

Classes are held at Fort Worth Botanic Garden/BRIT

Saturdays from 1:00 –2:30 p.m. and are limited to 20 girls.

The $10.00 registration covers all materials & snacks.

To register, go to Girls Nature Workshops

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September 16, 2022 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm

ANCIENT ART OF BONSAI

Fort Worth Botanic Garden – Conservation Greenhouse/Japanese Garden

“Breathing Sculpture”

Learn about the centuries old art of creating and nurturing a Bonsai Tree.  Girls will plant and wire a tree seedling to begin training the seedling into a bonsai.

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Visit the Japanese Garden to feed Koi and experience “forest bathing.”

To register, go to Girls Nature Workshops

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October 21, 2023 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm

FIESTA FLOWERS

        Fort Worth Botanic Garden – Backyard Veggie Garden

“Fashion Flowers from Corn Husks”

 Learn how indigenous cultures used corn plants.

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Use dyed corn husks to create a bouquet or Fall wreath.

To register, go to Girls Nature Workshops

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November 18, 2023 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm

SEED DISPERSAL

Fort Worth Botanic Garden – BRIT Classroom

 “Painting with Seeds”

View dissected seeds under a portable microscope & learn many ways nature disperses seeds.

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Create art pieces using various types of seeds.

To register, go to Girls Nature Workshops

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December 2, 2023 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm

BIRDS’ CHRISTMAS

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Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center – BRIT Classroom

“Holiday Treats for the Birds”

Make fruit-cup bird feeders and treats to hang from trees for birds’ winter survival.

To register, go to Girls Nature Workshops

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February 10, 2024 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm

RAINFORESTS AROUND THE WORLD

Fort Worth Botanic Garden – BRIT Classroom

“The Earth’s Lungs”

Learn about epiphytes, part of the bromeliad family.

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Use rocks, wire, & beads to create an air plant (epiphyte) holder.

 To register, go to Girls Nature Workshops

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March 23, 2024 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm

EXTRAORDINARY ORCHIDS

Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center – FWBG Classroom, Conservatory

“Masters of Disguise”

Use portable microscopes to view butterfly wings and learn about the common use of color as a butterfly defense mechanism.

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Use tissue paper transfer method to create paper butterflies.

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Tour the Butterfly Exhibit in the Conservatory with an Expert

To register, go to Girls Nature Workshops

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