FORT WORTH, Texas, April 14, 2026 — Free admission, fresh air, and a full day of fun? Yes, please! Nature is calling — and on Friday, April 24, 2026, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden wants you to answer.
Join the Garden for Neighbors in Nature: An Earth Day Celebration, a free, all-ages event full of activities that will spark your love for the living world around you.
Presented by Atmos Energy, this is a full day packed with something for everyone: yoga to start your morning right, expert-led plant walks for curious minds, and captivating film screenings that will leave you seeing the natural world in a whole new way. Truly, an event that has something for everyone!
Best of all, general admission is completely free for the day. With hands-on activities, educational experiences, and moments that’ll deepen your connection to the natural world, this is the Earth Day celebration our community has been waiting for.
Highlights
- Yoga for All Ages: An all-levels Vinyasa Yoga session at 8:00 AM grounds participants through nature-inspired breathwork and movement. Family Yoga with Yogi Squad — a playful, nature-themed session for children — follows at 9:30 AM and again at 2:30 PM. All sessions are held on the Fuller Garden Lawn.
- Bella Storytime with the Fort Worth Public Library: Children and families are invited to join Bella the Begonia for a nature-themed story time at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on the Fuller Garden Lawn.
- Native Plant Sale (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Shop native plants to create a wildlife-friendly, climate-resilient home garden.
- Author Presentation “Your Child’s Motor Development Story” (10:00 AM): Author Jill Mays presents on the critical role of sensory exploration and outdoor play in children’s healthy development. Ticket required.
- Film Screening: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” (1:00 PM & 3:00 PM): An eye-opening documentary on the small but essential creatures sustaining our ecosystems. Free; ticket required.
- Plant Walk (1:00 PM): A casual, educational stroll through the Garden trails led by research staff, with plant identification along the way.
- Forest Therapy Walk (1:30 PM & 2:00 PM): Guided 30-minute walks through the Japanese Garden designed to promote mental and physical well-being through sensory nature connections. Limited to 10 participants per session.
Please Note: Entry to “Butterflies in the Garden” requires a separate general admission ticket and is not included in the complimentary Earth Day access. Watch a reel here to learn more about this exhibit, open until April 30!
For more information and to reserve tickets for select programs, visit fwbg.org.
About Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Nestled in Fort Worth’s vibrant Cultural District, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden holds the distinction of being Texas’s oldest public botanic garden, a 120-acre oasis just two miles west of downtown that invites guests to discover world-class botanical treasures spanning continents and cultures.
Explore 23 specialty gardens, managed natural areas, and collections greenhouses that weave together stories of distant lands and local heritage. The historic Rose Garden creates a tapestry of color and fragrance, while the tranquil Japanese Garden transports guests to a world of peaceful beauty. From intimate specialty collections to expansive natural landscapes, each distinct area offers its own botanical narrative.
Beyond its stunning displays, the Garden also serves as a hub for discovery and learning. Families and adults engage with nature through educational programs, while groundbreaking research unfolds through the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT®). The BRIT Philecology Herbarium houses nearly 1.5 million plant specimens—ranking among the largest herbaria in the United States—while the BRIT Research Library’s nearly 125,000 volumes represent a world-class repository of plant science knowledge. BRIT Press publishes scholarly books and the peer-reviewed journal JBRIT, contributing vital research to the global scientific community.
Whether you’re seeking peaceful contemplation among exotic blooms, educational adventure with the family, or insight into cutting-edge botanical research, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden offers an extraordinary experience where natural beauty meets scientific discovery.
Location: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107