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Group Visits
We will do everything possible to create an unforgettable customized experience for your travel group, geared to their particular interests.
Adult Tours
The Wildflower Center offers guided and self-guided visits for large groups with advance notice. Tours are about a quarter mile, although guests are invited to hike our longer trails on their own. The guided tour includes the history and mission of the Wildflower Center and natural history of the Central Texas Hill Country. Self-guided visits are perfect for large groups (20 or more) or those with time constraints, our cell phone audio tour can enhance these visits. Tours generally takes 45-60 minutes, we recommend at least 90 minutes to allow time for loading and unloading. The gardens are accessible to those with disabilities.
Guided tour rates (15 minimum) - $8 adults, $7 seniors/students, $4 children 5-12
Self-Guided group rates (20 minimum) -$6 adults, $5 seniors/students, $2 children 5-12
Educational Groups
The Wildflower Center's educational goal is to bring everyone into the experience of nature. A bounty of educational opportunities can be found at the Wildflower Center, from exploring nature trails to learning how bees pollinate flowers. Our current programs provide a self-guided tour experience. Please use the School Group Trip and Field Study Trip forms to request your trip. If you have any questions please contact Public Programs.
Higher education classes doing research need to make arrangements in advance.
Visitor's Gallery - Why native plants? Find out here with exhibits, a video about the Center, sample plants and seeds.
The Store - Art, books, apparel, local food products, children's toys and an array of fabulous gifts, all with a nature theme.
The Café - A restaurant with a view, indoors or outside on the patio. Have coffee, ice cream or lunch. Box lunches and a catering menu are available. We can schedule large group lunches in various attractive areas. You may order from Circle C Catering by calling (512) 301-7235 or circleccatering.com.
Payment Policy
Please make one payment for the entire group by check payable to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover), or cash upon arrival at the gatehouse. Receipts are given at the entry gate. Senior group rates apply if the majority of the group are 60 years or older.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel, please let us know at least five business days in advance of your tour date, or we will have to assess a $30 cancellation fee.
General Information
Spring is bluebonnet time, but wildflowers bloom all year in Central Texas and the Center is open year round.
Guide dogs are permitted on site, but no pets, please.
A few non-motorized wheelchairs are available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis.
Outdoor picnic space is available for groups that wish to bring their own