At BRIT, we have the special privilege of helping children and adults discover the wonder of our natural heritage. No matter your age or level of interest, BRIT has a program for you.
Browse through the list below, navigate the links to the left, sign-up for our e-newlsetter or contact us directly for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Do you have a love for learning and a desire to stay current with important issues? Join us for BRIT's informative community events, public lectures, seminars and educational exhibits.
Adult Education Courses - Boost your understanding of basic botany concepts and related topics through continuing education courses taught by BRIT botanists and staff.
Brown Bag Botany - Bring your lunch and enjoy learning from BRIT staff and friends.
Distinguished Lecturer Series - BRIT's free public lecture series, hosted by the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, brings internationally recognized scientists to the metroplex to share their work as it relates to biodiversity and the environment.
Pollination Partnerships Educational Traveling Exhibit - Available for loan, this exhibit explores the relationship between plants and their pollinators, including threats facing them and suggestions for protecting and re-establishing native communities.
All of BRIT's programs are aligned with state and national science standards.
Distance Learning Classrooms - Whether exploring "Quigley's castle" for plants or getting "pressed" with "Bella", students can enjoy rich, interactive learning in our distance learning programs. BRIT's Distance Learning Programs are offered through www.connect2texas.net.
Great Tree Story Essay Contest - This essay contest is designed for the Fort Worth ISD's third grade students studying living systems to identify and celebrate trees that are significant to an individual or community while integrating science, social studies, and language arts third grade curriculum.
Student Field Trips - BRIT's field trips for students have been temporarily discontinued.
Need some help pulling together the right materials or information to support quality science investigations? BRIT has a diverse selection of training and resources for educators. All of BRIT's programs are aligned with state and national science standards.
BRIT is a registered professional development provider for the State Board of Educator Certification, and teachers participating in our programs receive continuing education credit for the state of Texas.
Professional Development - BRIT’s professional development models a student-centered, inquiry-based, collaborative approach to learning. The workshops are interdisciplinary and lead teachers through hands-on activities, incorporate methods for teaching in the field, and promote collegial sharing. BRIT also organizes and facilitates place-based professional development conferences and retreats for REAL School Gardens. These events focus on inquiry learning in the outdoors.
Curriculum Guides - BRIT has developed a variety of curricula to engage students in hands-on, inquiry learning with activities that are easily adaptable to several greade levels. All curriculum materials are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and include literature connections and resource lists.
Classroom Kits and Trunks - BRIT has classroom kits and field study trunks, along with tools for field work availalbe for loan. Each kit and trunk contains tools, specimens, literature connections and activity ideas to help you teach Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) concepts and skills. Click the links below to read descriptions of the kits available and then let us know which resources you need.
Burk Children's Library - The Oliver G. Burk Children's Library contains a unique collection of natural history literature, with about 3,000 titles on botany, specialized ecosystems, animals and other topics related to the environment and science. Teachers are encouraged to check out books, videos and curriculum materials for use with their students.
All of BRIT's programs are aligned with state and national science standards.
Great Trees - The Great Tree Ring is an alliance of individuals and organizations who care about trees and are devoted to the development of scientific and environmental literacy in the local Fort Worth community. The goal is to promote a sense of place and an appreciation for the natural world through the discovery of local trees and the stories that make them "great."
Urban Flora - Plants in the city grow in lawns, fields, roadsides, sidewalks, flower beds, and practically anywhere else there's even a tiny bit of soil. Information about common species that grow in Fort Worth were collected and posted by one of our dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in expanding this information, please contact us!
