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Open by reservation;
masks optional.

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Fall Native Plant Sale

Details & Reservations

Fall Native Plant Sale

Details & Reservations

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BOTANIC GARDEN of TEXAS

A garden for everyone, open by reservation

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Sept. 21 - Oct. 26

EVENTS & CLASSES

Join us for one of our exciting classes, programs or events

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Austin Museum Day

Sunday, Sept. 19

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Fortlandia

Daily, Oct. 2, 2021 – Jan. 30, 2022
Members Only – Oct. 2 & 3

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Fall Native Plant Sale

Fridays – Sundays, Sept. 24 – Nov. 7

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Luminations

Thursdays – Sundays,
Dec. 2, 2021 – Jan. 30, 2022

Sat 18

Native Plants II (SOLD OUT)

September 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sun 19

Foraging for Native Edibles

September 19 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mon 20

Yoga FIT

September 20 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Tue 21

Get FIT (SOLD OUT)

September 21 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Tue 21

Parent & Toddler Yoga

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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Discover the Native Plants of North America


GARDEN VIEWS

An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed

We're celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth by revisiting Benito Treviño's 2018 interview with Wildflower ...

Sep 16

Open
We're celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth by revisiting Benito Treviño's 2018 interview with Wildflower magazine. Benito and his wife Toni own Rancho Lomitas, a native plant nursery and eco-tourist oasis near Rio Grande City. Benito began taking botany classes while a student at UT, but he's been passionate about plants since childhood. He says: “I come from a large family — 15 of us, 13 survived — and my grandmother, aunt and mother would call me first if somebody had a headache or dysentery, send me out into the brush, and I would collect the plants ... I want the upcoming generation to be aware of how important our native plants are — not just because they are beautiful and you can use them for landscaping, but because there is a very deep history with native plants that made settling this part of the country possible.” Check out the full interview via link in bio. Photo: Nathan Lambrecht (@lambrecht_photo) Interview: K. Angel Horne (@l.l.foxtrot)

This photo of Eduardo and Kyle has us humming “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles. We love hosting weddings ...

Sep 15

Open
This photo of Eduardo and Kyle has us humming “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles. We love hosting weddings and private events! Is there something you want to celebrate? See link in bio for venue details. 📸 @nikknguyenphoto #WeddingWednesday

Doesn’t sand palafox (Palafoxia hookeriana) look like a ballerina’s tutu? This plant might not do much twirling ...

Sep 13

Open
Doesn’t sand palafox (Palafoxia hookeriana) look like a ballerina’s tutu? This plant might not do much twirling itself, but it certainly turns heads in our Family Garden. Bloom time: June – Oct.

Austinites: Can you believe it was almost cool enough for a sweater this morning?! To celebrate, here’s a picture of ...

Sep 10

Open
Austinites: Can you believe it was almost cool enough for a sweater this morning?! To celebrate, here’s a picture of goldenrod (Solidago spp.). The plant’s burnished yellow blooms are most definitely a symbol of fall. Worth noting: Although goldenrods are commonly blamed for hay fever, this discomfort is usually caused by pollen from ragweed (Ambrosia spp.).

Story time is back with new fall hours! Join us in the Family Garden every Wednesday and Thursday, from 10 – 10:30 ...

Sep 8

Open
Story time is back with new fall hours! Join us in the Family Garden every Wednesday and Thursday, from 10 – 10:30 a.m. for a different seasonal tale. Books have been selected with sprouts (children ages 5 and younger) in mind. Details via link in bio. Note: Fall story time runs now - Nov. 18.

Off for Labor Day? Come explore our gardens! We’re open normal hours, and odds are good you'll spot a Rio Grande ...

Sep 6

Open
Off for Labor Day? Come explore our gardens! We’re open normal hours, and odds are good you'll spot a Rio Grande globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana). This pompom shaped flower blooms Sept. - Nov. Reserve your ticket via link in bio. 📸 Rio Grande globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana)

You might notice smoke at the Wildflower Center today. Don’t worry! It’s intentional. We're conducting a ...

Sep 1

Open
You might notice smoke at the Wildflower Center today. Don’t worry! It’s intentional. We're conducting a prescribed fire to help restore the landscape, promote future growth, and remove fuel that could aggravate uncontrolled wildfires. Safety is our top priority, so the Simmons Research Trail is temporarily closed. (It will reopen tomorrow.) Learn more about why we burn via link in bio. 📸 Lee Clippard

Looking for a job? We’re so glad you saw this post! The Wildflower Center is hiring for several positions. Here are ...

Aug 31

Open
Looking for a job? We’re so glad you saw this post! The Wildflower Center is hiring for several positions. Here are two that might interest you: Fortlandia Exhibition Assistant (Part Time, Multiple Openings) - Work at the intersection of nature, art and architecture and help our guests have a safe, fun experience for the 2021-22 Fortlandia season. Seeking assistants who are safety-minded, outdoor-loving and happy to cover a lot of ground daily. Birthday Parties Lead Attendant (Full Time) - The Center is seeking a friendly, science savvy person with a passion for entertaining and educating children. This role leads ecology-themed birthday parties and assists the education staff by facilitating educational activities, programs, and other events as needed. For more information and additional opportunities, see link in bio. 📸 by Josh Baker @azulox

Let’s face it: Mondays stink — and so do scarlet muskflowers. Believe it or not, this beautiful bloom smells a ...

Aug 30

Open
Let’s face it: Mondays stink — and so do scarlet muskflowers. Believe it or not, this beautiful bloom smells a little funky when you get really close to it. Hummingbirds don’t seem to mind, though. We regularly catch them visiting the scarlet muskflowers in our gardens. Bloom time: April – Nov. 📸 Scarlet muskflower (Nyctaginia capitata) by @tdimenno

We're celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth by revisiting Benito Treviño's 2018 interview with Wildflower ...

Sep 16

Open
We're celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth by revisiting Benito Treviño's 2018 interview with Wildflower magazine. Benito and his wife Toni own Rancho Lomitas, a native plant nursery and eco-tourist oasis near Rio Grande City. Benito began taking botany classes while a student at UT, but he's been passionate about plants since childhood. He says: “I come from a large family — 15 of us, 13 survived — and my grandmother, aunt and mother would call me first if somebody had a headache or dysentery, send me out into the brush, and I would collect the plants ... I want the upcoming generation to be aware of how important our native plants are — not just because they are beautiful and you can use them for landscaping, but because there is a very deep history with native plants that made settling this part of the country possible.” Check out the full interview via link in bio. Photo: Nathan Lambrecht (@lambrecht_photo) Interview: K. Angel Horne (@l.l.foxtrot)

This photo of Eduardo and Kyle has us humming “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles. We love hosting weddings ...

Sep 15

Open
This photo of Eduardo and Kyle has us humming “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles. We love hosting weddings and private events! Is there something you want to celebrate? See link in bio for venue details. 📸 @nikknguyenphoto #WeddingWednesday

Doesn’t sand palafox (Palafoxia hookeriana) look like a ballerina’s tutu? This plant might not do much twirling ...

Sep 13

Open
Doesn’t sand palafox (Palafoxia hookeriana) look like a ballerina’s tutu? This plant might not do much twirling itself, but it certainly turns heads in our Family Garden. Bloom time: June – Oct.

Austinites: Can you believe it was almost cool enough for a sweater this morning?! To celebrate, here’s a picture of ...

Sep 10

Open
Austinites: Can you believe it was almost cool enough for a sweater this morning?! To celebrate, here’s a picture of goldenrod (Solidago spp.). The plant’s burnished yellow blooms are most definitely a symbol of fall. Worth noting: Although goldenrods are commonly blamed for hay fever, this discomfort is usually caused by pollen from ragweed (Ambrosia spp.).

Story time is back with new fall hours! Join us in the Family Garden every Wednesday and Thursday, from 10 – 10:30 ...

Sep 8

Open
Story time is back with new fall hours! Join us in the Family Garden every Wednesday and Thursday, from 10 – 10:30 a.m. for a different seasonal tale. Books have been selected with sprouts (children ages 5 and younger) in mind. Details via link in bio. Note: Fall story time runs now - Nov. 18.

Off for Labor Day? Come explore our gardens! We’re open normal hours, and odds are good you'll spot a Rio Grande ...

Sep 6

Open
Off for Labor Day? Come explore our gardens! We’re open normal hours, and odds are good you'll spot a Rio Grande globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana). This pompom shaped flower blooms Sept. - Nov. Reserve your ticket via link in bio. 📸 Rio Grande globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana)

You might notice smoke at the Wildflower Center today. Don’t worry! It’s intentional. We're conducting a ...

Sep 1

Open
You might notice smoke at the Wildflower Center today. Don’t worry! It’s intentional. We're conducting a prescribed fire to help restore the landscape, promote future growth, and remove fuel that could aggravate uncontrolled wildfires. Safety is our top priority, so the Simmons Research Trail is temporarily closed. (It will reopen tomorrow.) Learn more about why we burn via link in bio. 📸 Lee Clippard

Looking for a job? We’re so glad you saw this post! The Wildflower Center is hiring for several positions. Here are ...

Aug 31

Open
Looking for a job? We’re so glad you saw this post! The Wildflower Center is hiring for several positions. Here are two that might interest you: Fortlandia Exhibition Assistant (Part Time, Multiple Openings) - Work at the intersection of nature, art and architecture and help our guests have a safe, fun experience for the 2021-22 Fortlandia season. Seeking assistants who are safety-minded, outdoor-loving and happy to cover a lot of ground daily. Birthday Parties Lead Attendant (Full Time) - The Center is seeking a friendly, science savvy person with a passion for entertaining and educating children. This role leads ecology-themed birthday parties and assists the education staff by facilitating educational activities, programs, and other events as needed. For more information and additional opportunities, see link in bio. 📸 by Josh Baker @azulox

Let’s face it: Mondays stink — and so do scarlet muskflowers. Believe it or not, this beautiful bloom smells a ...

Aug 30

Open
Let’s face it: Mondays stink — and so do scarlet muskflowers. Believe it or not, this beautiful bloom smells a little funky when you get really close to it. Hummingbirds don’t seem to mind, though. We regularly catch them visiting the scarlet muskflowers in our gardens. Bloom time: April – Nov. 📸 Scarlet muskflower (Nyctaginia capitata) by @tdimenno

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