Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT)

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT®) is a non-profit, international research and education center that studies plants and teaches about their importance to the world. The institute is located in Fort Worth, Texas and provides a forum to convene conversations about critical environmental issues, highlighting the interconnected nexus elements of soil, water, plants, food, and energy.

 BRIT’s scientists and educators work together in achieving the organization’s two-fold mission of conservation and education. Its scientists travel the globe investigating habitats, finding rare and endangered plant species, and understanding the interactions between humans and the environment.  BRIT educators create new ways to turn information into knowledge through outdoor discovery, discussion, and experiential learning for both students and teachers. 

The institute is a resource for families, teachers, students, plant enthusiasts, scientists, gardeners, and many others.  Its dried plant collections, botanical library, educational classes, events, and workshops are open to the public, to help everyone understand the value that plants bring to life.