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Botanical Research Institute of Texas

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The Botanical Research Institute of Texas, or BRIT, is a non-profit, international botanical research center based in Fort Worth. Its plant collections and educational programs are open to the public, to help everyone understand the value that plants bring to life. BRIT is a resource for research scientists, students, teachers, plant enthusiasts, gardeners, hospitals, and many others.

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    Botanical Research Institute of Texas

    1700 University Drive
    Fort Worth, TX 76107

    Phone: (817) 332-4441   |   Fax: 8173324112   |   Email   |  

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  • • Current Events

      05/16/12- 05/22/12

      Fort Worth ISD's Science Department Botanical Research Institute of Texas Fort Worth ISD's Science Department Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas May 16-May 22, 2012 BRIT is delighted to work with Fort Worth ISD's Science Department by hosting their Independent Research Project this May. Eighty students with the very best independent research projects, identified by their teachers, will be invited to showcase their projects in BRIT's Exhibit Hall, where researchers and community members will view their projects. This week-long exhibition will include the students' tri-fold poster presentations and journals. Come see what some of Fort Worth's brightest young...

      05/24/11- Ongoing

      Institute Tours Botanical Research Institute of Texas Institute Tours Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas May 24, 2011 - Ongoing Learn about BRIT's history, present, and future as they talk about their research programs, herbarium, libraries, and educational programs.

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/02/12- 06/05/12	Bella's Story Time Botanical Research Institute of Texas Bella's Story Time Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas June 2-June 5, 2012 Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT! "Bella" is the host of BRIT's family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.
      06/26/12	Seeds of Inquiry Professional Development Botanical Research Institute of Texas Seeds of Inquiry Professional Development Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas June 26, 2012 Come join them in making interdisciplinary connections with seeds in math, science, social studies, art and language arts. They will reinforce learning strategies for all students using outdoor activities, thinking stations, and inquiry-based investigations, while cultivating their vocabulary gardens.
      07/03/12- 07/07/12	Bella's Story Time Botanical Research Institute of Texas Bella's Story Time Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas July 3-July 7, 2012 Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT! "Bella" is the host of BRIT's family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/16/12- 05/22/12

    Fort Worth ISD's Science Department Botanical Research Institute of Texas Fort Worth ISD's Science Department Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas May 16-May 22, 2012 BRIT is delighted to work with Fort Worth ISD's Science Department by hosting their Independent Research Project this May. Eighty students with the very best independent research projects, identified by their teachers, will be invited to showcase their projects in BRIT's Exhibit Hall, where researchers and community members will view their projects. This week-long exhibition will include the students' tri-fold poster presentations and journals. Come see what some of Fort Worth's brightest young...

    05/24/11- Ongoing

    Institute Tours Botanical Research Institute of Texas Institute Tours Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas May 24, 2011 - Ongoing Learn about BRIT's history, present, and future as they talk about their research programs, herbarium, libraries, and educational programs.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/02/12- 06/05/12	Bella's Story Time Botanical Research Institute of Texas Bella's Story Time Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas June 2-June 5, 2012 Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT! "Bella" is the host of BRIT's family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.
    06/26/12	Seeds of Inquiry Professional Development Botanical Research Institute of Texas Seeds of Inquiry Professional Development Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas June 26, 2012 Come join them in making interdisciplinary connections with seeds in math, science, social studies, art and language arts. They will reinforce learning strategies for all students using outdoor activities, thinking stations, and inquiry-based investigations, while cultivating their vocabulary gardens.
    07/03/12- 07/07/12	Bella's Story Time Botanical Research Institute of Texas Bella's Story Time Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas July 3-July 7, 2012 Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT! "Bella" is the host of BRIT's family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/19/12	Prairie Day at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    05/19/12	Prairie Day Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    05/12/12	Guided Plant Walk Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    04/21/12	Why are There Plants on That Roof? Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    04/17/12	Teacher Tuesday Cider Tasting: A Celebration for Teachers Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    04/14/12	Guided Plant Walk Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    04/07/12	Science Saturdays Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    04/05/12	BRIT's 2012 International Award of Excellence in Conservation Gala Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    04/04/12	Fatu Hiva Scientific Expedition Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    04/04/12	Lepidoptera and Plants Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    03/03/12- 04/08/12	Butterflies in the Garden Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    02/25/12- 04/04/12	Partners in Pollination Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    02/16/12	Gallery Night at the BRIT Exhibit Hall Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    02/04/12	Science Saturday Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    02/03/12	BRIT Lead By Nature Pig Roast Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    01/14/12- 02/18/12	Native to this Place: The Plants and Prairies of North Central Texas Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    12/17/11	Holiday Botany Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    11/19/11	Tad-Poles Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    11/01/11- 11/15/11	Bella's Story Time Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    10/22/11	Prairie Day Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    10/15/11	Solar Saturday Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    10/04/11- 11/15/11	Bella's Story Time Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    09/20/11	Catching the Science STAAR with Outdoor Inquiry Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    09/16/11	Prairie Under the Stars: The Bee Movie Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    09/14/11	Environmental Art and Ecological Citizenship with Dr. Jason Simus Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    09/10/11- 12/16/11	Trinity Perspectives II Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    09/10/11	Trinity Perspectives II for Fall Gallery Night Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    08/16/11	Prairie Plants and Animals Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    08/16/11	Bella's Story Time for Preschool Children: Life in a Pond Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    08/10/11	Into the Internet Age with Keri Barfield Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    08/09/11	Home on the Range Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    08/06/11	Science Saturdays Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    08/02/11	We Love Water Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    07/05/11	Spiders are our Friends Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    06/21/11	Let's Use our Five Senses Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    06/08/11	Public Lecture Series: The Story of Cider Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    06/07/11- 06/21/11	Bella's Storytime for Preschool Children Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    05/21/11	Sound the Trumpet! BRIT Grand Opening Celebration Botanical Research Institute of Texas