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GARDEN VIEWS

An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed

How about some rainy day ASMR? ☔️ We’re enjoying this much-needed precipitation here at the Wildflower Center! The gardens are soaking it up, and the fresh scent of rain is in the air. Don’t forget your rain boots and come experience the beauty after the storm this week! Explore the trails, stop by the Shop & Gallery, or grab a bite at the Wildflower Café. 

Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit

#StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Ever wonder how people figured out which plants are edible, which have healing properties, and which should be avoided? Indigenous communities have been answering those questions for thousands of years, passing down plant wisdom through generations, across languages, and over shifting landscapes.
 
As part of the 2025 @texasscience Festival, on March 2, we’re bringing together hands-on science activities for all ages and a thought-provoking talk by world-renowned ethnobotanist Nancy Turner. She’ll explore the deep relationship between Indigenous peoples and the plants they’ve lived alongside for millennia—how knowledge is shared, adapted, and carried forward into the future.
 
Save the date and find more details at the link in our bio!
 
📷 Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) serves medicinal and spiritual significance in indigenous tribes
 
#TexasScienceFestival #Ethnobotany #IndigenousHistory #PlantBiology #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Even while we’re closed for some behind-the-scenes work, someone’s still enjoying the gardens! This Texas spiny lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) was spotted soaking up the sunshine and keeping a watchful eye on things.
 
Texas spiny lizards are the most widespread lizard species in Texas and can change color slightly to blend in with their surroundings.
 
Our team is working on important projects like prescribed burns and garden maintenance, and we’ll be reopened for normal hours this weekend – see you then!
 
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #TexasSpinyLizard #TexasWildlife
Celebrated in interior design circles, Marian McEvoy’s (@gustthepoodle) botanical art has previously been available only at @krbnyc in New York City and @cabanamagazine in Milan. We are thrilled to partner with Marian and KRB to launch an exclusive series of three prints based on her original botanical collages.
 
Before her role as founding Editor-in-Chief of Elle Décor and Paris fashion editor for Women’s Wear Daily, Marian reported on fashion and design for French Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She now creates her renowned art from a vine-covered cottage on the Hudson River.
 
Sales of these hand-signed, limited-edition prints—available now in our Shop and Gallery—benefit the Center’s horticulture and conservation work.
 
#WildflowerCenter #MarianMcEvoy #BotanicalArt
New class: Family Birding
Saturday, March 8 | 8 - 10 a.m.

Did you know Texas has over 600 bird species? More than almost any other state! Whether you’re a first-time birder or already know your warblers from your wrens, this all-new guided walk is a fun way to explore the world of birds as a family.

Volunteers from @travisaudubonsociety will teach young explorers (ages 8+) the basics of birding, including how to use binoculars, spot native and migratory birds, and even recognize their calls. 

Spots are limited! Register at the link in our bio.

📷: Painted bunting (Passerina ciris) by Bill J. Boyd

#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #Birding #TexasBirds
Featured Fort: Harmony Habitat 🐾
 
From a dark underground burrow to a lofty, suspended nest, Harmony Habitat invites children to explore the diverse homes of Central Texas wildlife. Designed by @okkemdesign, this geodesic fort is made of two interconnected halves - one nestled below like an animal’s den, the other rising above like a bird’s nest.
 
Visitors can crawl, climb, and perch, discovering the ways creatures adapt to their surroundings, while learning about harmonic geometry and three-dimensional shapes. The structure is adorned with intricate images of wildlife in their natural environments - animals burrowing beneath the earth, birds among the trees - blending play with discovery.
 
🌟 We’ve got a lovely, sunny forecast this weekend, just in time for your last chance to explore Fortlandia before it closes on Feb. 2. Visit our website to plan your visit!

🎥 Behind the scenes footage courtesy of Okkem Design and additional video by Julia Bennett
 
#HarmonyHabitat #Fortlandia #WildflowerCenter #AustinTX #StayWild #NaturePlay
The Wildflower Center is looking for a Guest Services Manager to help create inspiring experiences for our garden visitors! This role leads our Guest Services team in providing top-notch hospitality, from hiring and training staff to collaborating with volunteers, organizing tours, and representing our guests’ perspectives. 

Ready to work in a beautiful botanic garden?  We’re also hiring a Nursery Manager and Horticulturist! Learn more about all opportunities at the Wildflower Center and apply at the link in our bio.

📷 @tdimenno 

#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #AustinJobs #GoPublicGardens
Last month, the @usfws proposed listing the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The @xercessociety Western Monarch Count announced today that just 9,119 monarchs overwintered along the Pacific coast this season - compared to more than 200,000 monarchs counted in recent years. It’s a powerful reminder of how urgent the need for conservation is, as populations throughout the country face similar challenges.

Here’s how you can help monarchs in Texas and beyond:
✅ Plant native milkweeds like antelope-horns (Asclepias asperula) and zizotes (Asclepias oenotheroides)
✅ Grow fall nectar plants such as Gregg’s mistflower (Conoclinium greggii) and frostweed (Helianthemum canadense)
✅ Avoid pesticides and herbicides that harm pollinators
✅ Support conservation efforts and advocate for native plant habitats

Many have spoken up for monarch butterflies this month—now’s the time! The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is still accepting public comments on their ESA listing. Find more resources about monarchs on our Power the Migration page at the link in our bio.

#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #MonarchButterfly
How about some rainy day ASMR? ☔️ We’re enjoying this much-needed precipitation here at the Wildflower Center! The gardens are soaking it up, and the fresh scent of rain is in the air. Don’t forget your rain boots and come experience the beauty after the storm this week! Explore the trails, stop by the Shop & Gallery, or grab a bite at the Wildflower Café. 

Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit

#StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Ever wonder how people figured out which plants are edible, which have healing properties, and which should be avoided? Indigenous communities have been answering those questions for thousands of years, passing down plant wisdom through generations, across languages, and over shifting landscapes.
 
As part of the 2025 @texasscience Festival, on March 2, we’re bringing together hands-on science activities for all ages and a thought-provoking talk by world-renowned ethnobotanist Nancy Turner. She’ll explore the deep relationship between Indigenous peoples and the plants they’ve lived alongside for millennia—how knowledge is shared, adapted, and carried forward into the future.
 
Save the date and find more details at the link in our bio!
 
📷 Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) serves medicinal and spiritual significance in indigenous tribes
 
#TexasScienceFestival #Ethnobotany #IndigenousHistory #PlantBiology #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Even while we’re closed for some behind-the-scenes work, someone’s still enjoying the gardens! This Texas spiny lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) was spotted soaking up the sunshine and keeping a watchful eye on things.
 
Texas spiny lizards are the most widespread lizard species in Texas and can change color slightly to blend in with their surroundings.
 
Our team is working on important projects like prescribed burns and garden maintenance, and we’ll be reopened for normal hours this weekend – see you then!
 
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #TexasSpinyLizard #TexasWildlife
Celebrated in interior design circles, Marian McEvoy’s (@gustthepoodle) botanical art has previously been available only at @krbnyc in New York City and @cabanamagazine in Milan. We are thrilled to partner with Marian and KRB to launch an exclusive series of three prints based on her original botanical collages.
 
Before her role as founding Editor-in-Chief of Elle Décor and Paris fashion editor for Women’s Wear Daily, Marian reported on fashion and design for French Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She now creates her renowned art from a vine-covered cottage on the Hudson River.
 
Sales of these hand-signed, limited-edition prints—available now in our Shop and Gallery—benefit the Center’s horticulture and conservation work.
 
#WildflowerCenter #MarianMcEvoy #BotanicalArt
New class: Family Birding
Saturday, March 8 | 8 - 10 a.m.

Did you know Texas has over 600 bird species? More than almost any other state! Whether you’re a first-time birder or already know your warblers from your wrens, this all-new guided walk is a fun way to explore the world of birds as a family.

Volunteers from @travisaudubonsociety will teach young explorers (ages 8+) the basics of birding, including how to use binoculars, spot native and migratory birds, and even recognize their calls. 

Spots are limited! Register at the link in our bio.

📷: Painted bunting (Passerina ciris) by Bill J. Boyd

#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #Birding #TexasBirds
Featured Fort: Harmony Habitat 🐾
 
From a dark underground burrow to a lofty, suspended nest, Harmony Habitat invites children to explore the diverse homes of Central Texas wildlife. Designed by @okkemdesign, this geodesic fort is made of two interconnected halves - one nestled below like an animal’s den, the other rising above like a bird’s nest.
 
Visitors can crawl, climb, and perch, discovering the ways creatures adapt to their surroundings, while learning about harmonic geometry and three-dimensional shapes. The structure is adorned with intricate images of wildlife in their natural environments - animals burrowing beneath the earth, birds among the trees - blending play with discovery.
 
🌟 We’ve got a lovely, sunny forecast this weekend, just in time for your last chance to explore Fortlandia before it closes on Feb. 2. Visit our website to plan your visit!

🎥 Behind the scenes footage courtesy of Okkem Design and additional video by Julia Bennett
 
#HarmonyHabitat #Fortlandia #WildflowerCenter #AustinTX #StayWild #NaturePlay
The Wildflower Center is looking for a Guest Services Manager to help create inspiring experiences for our garden visitors! This role leads our Guest Services team in providing top-notch hospitality, from hiring and training staff to collaborating with volunteers, organizing tours, and representing our guests’ perspectives. 

Ready to work in a beautiful botanic garden?  We’re also hiring a Nursery Manager and Horticulturist! Learn more about all opportunities at the Wildflower Center and apply at the link in our bio.

📷 @tdimenno 

#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #AustinJobs #GoPublicGardens
Last month, the @usfws proposed listing the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The @xercessociety Western Monarch Count announced today that just 9,119 monarchs overwintered along the Pacific coast this season - compared to more than 200,000 monarchs counted in recent years. It’s a powerful reminder of how urgent the need for conservation is, as populations throughout the country face similar challenges.

Here’s how you can help monarchs in Texas and beyond:
✅ Plant native milkweeds like antelope-horns (Asclepias asperula) and zizotes (Asclepias oenotheroides)
✅ Grow fall nectar plants such as Gregg’s mistflower (Conoclinium greggii) and frostweed (Helianthemum canadense)
✅ Avoid pesticides and herbicides that harm pollinators
✅ Support conservation efforts and advocate for native plant habitats

Many have spoken up for monarch butterflies this month—now’s the time! The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is still accepting public comments on their ESA listing. Find more resources about monarchs on our Power the Migration page at the link in our bio.

#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #MonarchButterfly

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