BRIT's Public Forums

Join us at BRIT to learn about local and national conservation issues from a variety of guest speakers. Spend time in an intimate setting with visiting scientists, local naturalists, BRIT staff, and friends.

March 30 – Vanishing of the Bees
BRIT is hosting a viewing of the docementary Vashing of the Bees. This documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and mother earth. Oscar-nominated actress Ellen Page narrates the film. Discussion of the film and topic will follow.

Date: Saturday, March 30, 2012
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: BRIT, 1700 University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Cost: FREE 

April 4 – The Fatu Hiva Scientific Expedition
A documentary and presentation will be given about the 1988, two month scientific expedition that departed from Honolulu for the Marquesas Islands. The purpose of this expedition was to explore for island records and new-to-science species of plants and insects.  A sailing and camera crew of three and two well seasoned field biologists were on board. Ed Carus let the crew use his 40 foot cutter AEOLUS, and he will be giving the presentation. .

Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time: Noon. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: BRIT, 1700 University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Cost: FREE 

April 4 – Lepidoptera and Plants
Dr. David Wagner of the University of Connecticut will give a presentation that will focus on moths and butterflies and the important role they play as pollinators. Dr. Wagner's presentation is part of the Butterflies in the Garden event that is being hosted by the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and BRIT.

Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: BRIT, 1700 University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Cost: FREE

Extended Education Classes

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Boost your understanding of basic botany concepts and experience the collections and field research through continuing education courses taught by BRIT botanists and staff via Texas Christian University’s (TCU) Extended Education Program.

BRIT members receive a 10 percent discount on course fees

Teachers earn Certified Professional Education (CPE) credit

To register for a course, follow the instructions listed in the TCU Learner's Guide or register online through TCU's Extended Education web site.

Enroll now for spring 2012 classes! (Click here!)

Spring 2012 Courses:
• How to Make a Plant Collection
• How to Mount a Plant
• Learn to Identify Plants
• The Botany of Allergy – How Plants Make Us Sneeze
• World of Weeds