Location: Most classes will take place at BRIT or at the FW Botanic Garden. Some classes and workshops will be taught off campus and/or may include field trips to other locations around North Central Texas.
Cost: Class tuition varies depending on the length of the class and materials needed. Please see the individual class listings for exact prices.
Who should attend: GROW Adult Education workshops are open to and suitable for all interested members of the general public. College students and upper level high school students with an interest in careers in field science, early career field scientists, naturalists, and formal/informal science educators may be especially interested in attending these classes.
Nice to Know: Since you never know where GROW Adult Ed might take you, we recommend that participants dress comfortably in clothes that are appropriate for both indoor and outdoor adventures. A sweater or light jacket is a good idea in case the A/C is working too well and closed toe shoes are always a good idea. Please check individual class listings for any specific requirements and, as always, don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at a GROW Adult Ed class soon!
Join Trip Smith for a tour of the Orchid Collection in the Conservation Greenhouse at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Explore the distribution and nomenclature of orchids including the significant adaptations, pollination, reproductive methods, cultivation and germination requirements.Trip will guide you through choosing and successfully growing orchids in your home.
Instructor Trip Smith is a graduate of Texas A&M with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Horticulture. As the Curator of the Botanic Garden Orchid Collection he has increased the collection tremendously. Trip has been with the Botanic Garden in charge of the Conservation Greenhouse for 10 years.
Please note: This class will be held at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
$20 members/$25 non-members
BRIT and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden are pleased to offer this series of classes and workshops that will focus on giving participants hands-on, experience-based education in the fields of plant and wildlife science, conservation, sustainability, and ecology. These carefully designed classes and workshops (most of which will will feature field investigations or lab work) will enhance participants' prior education, offer participants the opportunity to assemble a unique set of skills, and allow participants to interact and network with professionals in their field of interest.
