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EVENTS & CLASSES
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Book Launch: The Texas Native Plant Primer
Saturday, March 22
Spring Native Plant Sale
Fridays – Sundays, March 28 – April 27
(Members only first weekend)
Get FIT: Spring Series
Tuesday, March 25
Ask a Gardener
Saturday, March 29
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
🌿 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌿 We’re celebrating the launch of “The Texas Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden” by our very own Director of Horticulture, Andrea DeLong-Amaya! To mark the occasion, we’re giving away a copy of this must-have guide at our event (now open to the public) this Saturday, March 22. Register and join us for a chance to win! 🎉
This book is packed with expert advice to help you grow a thriving native plant garden—one that reduces maintenance and welcomes pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, you’ll find guidance on native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees.
Join us in person (Space is limited; registration required!):
📅 Saturday, March 22
📍 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
🎟️ Presentation at 1 p.m., followed by a book signing from 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. (Attend either or both!)
💬 Drop a comment with a question you’d ask Andrea about native plants—or share what excites you about growing a native garden! 🌿
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #TexasNativePlants
Mar 19
With a name straight out of a country crooner’s song, Texas baby blue eyes (Nemophila phacelioides) are making a delicate display in our Theme Gardens. This soft, trailing annual can grow up to a foot tall, with pale blue, bowl-shaped flowers that have frosty white centers. The stems and leaves are covered in fine hairs, giving them a slightly fuzzy look—hence one of its charming common names, “Flannel Breeches.”
Thriving along woodland edges and in open areas, this wildflower is an important nectar source for bees and butterflies before fading with the summer heat. Keep an eye out for these beauties in part-shade spots March through May!
Plan your visit to see more spring blooms at wildflower.org/visit.
#NativePlants #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #TexasBabyBlueEyes #SpringWildflowers
Mar 18
Got a gardening question? Let’s get to the root of it! 🌱Join us this month for Ask a Gardener, a fast-paced, interactive Q&A with one of our lead horticulturists! Whether you’re dealing with tough soil, curious about garden pests, or just want tips on keeping your landscape in tip-top shape, this is the perfect opportunity to get the answers you need.
No question is too big or small when it comes to making your garden thrive! Only 24 spots are available (one question per person), so don’t miss out—register today at the link in our bio.
When: March 29 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: $25 per person (Members get a discount!)
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #AskAGardener #TexasGardening #NativePlants #GardeningTips #SustainableLandscaping
Mar 17
House Hunters: Great Horned Owl Edition 🦉 This clip captures a conversation between Athena and her mate before settling in to nest this season. As she inspects the spot, he calls from nearby, and together they perform a duet, a key part of great horned owl communication. Their alternating calls, hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo, help reinforce their bond and let other owls in town know this spot is occupied.
Before we had the owl cam, moments like this between Athena and her mate were rarely seen or heard. Now we get a front-row seat to their world!
Keep up with Athena LIVE at the link in our bio!
🎥 @cornellbirdcams
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #GreatHornedOwl #OwlCam #BirdCam
Mar 16
🌿 Think you know Texas? Let’s test your Lone Star knowledge! As the Botanic Garden of Texas, we’re all about celebrating the diverse plants that make our state special. But let’s see if you can spot the imposter!
Texas is home to six species of bluebonnets. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
A. Big Bend Bluebonnet (Lupinus havardii)
B. Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis)
C. Blackfoot Bluebonnet (Lupinus fictus)
D. Sundial Lupine (Lupinus perennis)
Comment your guess below (Bonus points if you can name any of the other missing bluebonnets)! 👇 Then, head to our Stories for more trivia and celebrate with us this Saturday at Discovery Day: Texas! Expect expert-led garden walks, live music, hands-on activities, and plenty of springtime fun. Details at the link in our bio!
📅 Saturday, March 15 | 10 AM – 2 PM
🎟 Included with admission—always free for members!
#DiscoveryDayTexas #TexasTrivia #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #BotanicGardenofTexas
Mar 14
🐝 “Bee” there or be square! The buzz is real - Discovery Day: Texas is shaping up to be a Texas-sized celebration this Saturday! From live music to close encounters with native wildlife, there’s plenty to see, do, and explore.
What’s in store?
🎶 Live music & cultural performances – Enjoy Bill Oliver & The Otter Space Band, the @utaustintx Longhorn Band, @austin_powwow Great Promise Dancers, and line dancing lessons with @doubleornothingtwostep
🐍 Texas wildlife up close – Get to know our native snakes in the Auditorium and learn why they’re an important part of our ecosystems.
🌸 Guided garden walks – Stroll through spring blooms with our experts, including a rare plants tour.
🎨 Creative & hands-on fun – Make bluebonnet crafts and explore educational booths in the Great Hall!
📅 Saturday, March 15 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🎟 Included with admission—always free for members! BBQ, tacos, paletas, and face painting available for purchase.
Check out the full schedule & plan your visit at the link in our bio!
🎥 Bees and a nessus sphinx moth flutter around Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens)
#DiscoveryDayTexas #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ATXThingsToDo #AustinTX
Mar 13
You made it halfway through the week! Take a deep breath with us…
Continue the moment at our mini retreat with @atxyogagirl on March 21! You’ll relax with a guided sound bath meditation and create a personal vision board to bring your goals to life.
Tap the link in our bio to register.
Share with a friend who could use a reset! 💫
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #MindfulMoments
Mar 12
Welcome back, Texas Wildflower Watchers! A new wildflower season is here, which means it’s time to brighten up our feeds with fresh native flowers!
The @texaswildflowerwatch account is run by @wildflowercenter and is dedicated to celebrating what’s currently blooming beyond our gates across the Lone Star State. And we need you to help us do it!
📷 Share your current native wildflower photos using #TXWildflowers2025, along with the date and a general location (city or county). We’ll feature some of your snapshots all season long, so tag your posts to share what you see growing in real time!
🌼 Kicking things off with a large buttercup (Ranunculus macranthus) seen on 3.10.2025 at the Center.
Let’s get this wildflower season started!
#TXWildflowers2025 #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Mar 11
Our prescribed burn last month didn’t just remove dried vegetation, it improved soil conditions and created more opportunities for native plants. Fire breaks down accumulated organic material, returning nutrients to the soil, while seeds already in the ground gain better access to sunlight and moisture.
Some wildflower seeds even rely on heat or chemical signals from smoke to cue germination, while others simply benefit from fewer competing plants. Over time, we’ll likely see a flush of native grasses and blooms take advantage of these conditions.
Prescribed fire is also one of the best tools for preventing wildfires. By burning in a controlled way, we mimic natural fire cycles that have shaped Texas landscapes for centuries—without the risk.
It may look bare now, but there’s plenty happening beneath the surface!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #PrescribedFire
Mar 10
Introducing our 2025 Wildflower of the Year: Gregg’s mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)!
This fuzzy purple bloomer may not be flowering just yet, but once it does, expect a butterfly frenzy - especially from Queens and Monarchs. Tough, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, it’s a great choice for Texas gardens looking to support pollinators.
Look for its blooms from March through Novemebr, bringing a steady parade of winged visitors.
Want to learn more? Check out the NPONA database via the link in our bio.
📷 Wildflower Center
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #WildflowerOfTheYear #GreggsMistflower #NativePlants
Mar 9
🌿 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌿 We’re celebrating the launch of “The Texas Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden” by our very own Director of Horticulture, Andrea DeLong-Amaya! To mark the occasion, we’re giving away a copy of this must-have guide at our event (now open to the public) this Saturday, March 22. Register and join us for a chance to win! 🎉
This book is packed with expert advice to help you grow a thriving native plant garden—one that reduces maintenance and welcomes pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, you’ll find guidance on native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees.
Join us in person (Space is limited; registration required!):
📅 Saturday, March 22
📍 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
🎟️ Presentation at 1 p.m., followed by a book signing from 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. (Attend either or both!)
💬 Drop a comment with a question you’d ask Andrea about native plants—or share what excites you about growing a native garden! 🌿
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #TexasNativePlants
Mar 19
With a name straight out of a country crooner’s song, Texas baby blue eyes (Nemophila phacelioides) are making a delicate display in our Theme Gardens. This soft, trailing annual can grow up to a foot tall, with pale blue, bowl-shaped flowers that have frosty white centers. The stems and leaves are covered in fine hairs, giving them a slightly fuzzy look—hence one of its charming common names, “Flannel Breeches.”
Thriving along woodland edges and in open areas, this wildflower is an important nectar source for bees and butterflies before fading with the summer heat. Keep an eye out for these beauties in part-shade spots March through May!
Plan your visit to see more spring blooms at wildflower.org/visit.
#NativePlants #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #TexasBabyBlueEyes #SpringWildflowers
Mar 18
Got a gardening question? Let’s get to the root of it! 🌱Join us this month for Ask a Gardener, a fast-paced, interactive Q&A with one of our lead horticulturists! Whether you’re dealing with tough soil, curious about garden pests, or just want tips on keeping your landscape in tip-top shape, this is the perfect opportunity to get the answers you need.
No question is too big or small when it comes to making your garden thrive! Only 24 spots are available (one question per person), so don’t miss out—register today at the link in our bio.
When: March 29 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: $25 per person (Members get a discount!)
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #AskAGardener #TexasGardening #NativePlants #GardeningTips #SustainableLandscaping
Mar 17
House Hunters: Great Horned Owl Edition 🦉 This clip captures a conversation between Athena and her mate before settling in to nest this season. As she inspects the spot, he calls from nearby, and together they perform a duet, a key part of great horned owl communication. Their alternating calls, hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo, help reinforce their bond and let other owls in town know this spot is occupied.
Before we had the owl cam, moments like this between Athena and her mate were rarely seen or heard. Now we get a front-row seat to their world!
Keep up with Athena LIVE at the link in our bio!
🎥 @cornellbirdcams
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #GreatHornedOwl #OwlCam #BirdCam
Mar 16
🌿 Think you know Texas? Let’s test your Lone Star knowledge! As the Botanic Garden of Texas, we’re all about celebrating the diverse plants that make our state special. But let’s see if you can spot the imposter!
Texas is home to six species of bluebonnets. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
A. Big Bend Bluebonnet (Lupinus havardii)
B. Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis)
C. Blackfoot Bluebonnet (Lupinus fictus)
D. Sundial Lupine (Lupinus perennis)
Comment your guess below (Bonus points if you can name any of the other missing bluebonnets)! 👇 Then, head to our Stories for more trivia and celebrate with us this Saturday at Discovery Day: Texas! Expect expert-led garden walks, live music, hands-on activities, and plenty of springtime fun. Details at the link in our bio!
📅 Saturday, March 15 | 10 AM – 2 PM
🎟 Included with admission—always free for members!
#DiscoveryDayTexas #TexasTrivia #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #BotanicGardenofTexas
Mar 14
🐝 “Bee” there or be square! The buzz is real - Discovery Day: Texas is shaping up to be a Texas-sized celebration this Saturday! From live music to close encounters with native wildlife, there’s plenty to see, do, and explore.
What’s in store?
🎶 Live music & cultural performances – Enjoy Bill Oliver & The Otter Space Band, the @utaustintx Longhorn Band, @austin_powwow Great Promise Dancers, and line dancing lessons with @doubleornothingtwostep
🐍 Texas wildlife up close – Get to know our native snakes in the Auditorium and learn why they’re an important part of our ecosystems.
🌸 Guided garden walks – Stroll through spring blooms with our experts, including a rare plants tour.
🎨 Creative & hands-on fun – Make bluebonnet crafts and explore educational booths in the Great Hall!
📅 Saturday, March 15 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🎟 Included with admission—always free for members! BBQ, tacos, paletas, and face painting available for purchase.
Check out the full schedule & plan your visit at the link in our bio!
🎥 Bees and a nessus sphinx moth flutter around Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens)
#DiscoveryDayTexas #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ATXThingsToDo #AustinTX
Mar 13
You made it halfway through the week! Take a deep breath with us…
Continue the moment at our mini retreat with @atxyogagirl on March 21! You’ll relax with a guided sound bath meditation and create a personal vision board to bring your goals to life.
Tap the link in our bio to register.
Share with a friend who could use a reset! 💫
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #MindfulMoments
Mar 12
Welcome back, Texas Wildflower Watchers! A new wildflower season is here, which means it’s time to brighten up our feeds with fresh native flowers!
The @texaswildflowerwatch account is run by @wildflowercenter and is dedicated to celebrating what’s currently blooming beyond our gates across the Lone Star State. And we need you to help us do it!
📷 Share your current native wildflower photos using #TXWildflowers2025, along with the date and a general location (city or county). We’ll feature some of your snapshots all season long, so tag your posts to share what you see growing in real time!
🌼 Kicking things off with a large buttercup (Ranunculus macranthus) seen on 3.10.2025 at the Center.
Let’s get this wildflower season started!
#TXWildflowers2025 #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Mar 11
Our prescribed burn last month didn’t just remove dried vegetation, it improved soil conditions and created more opportunities for native plants. Fire breaks down accumulated organic material, returning nutrients to the soil, while seeds already in the ground gain better access to sunlight and moisture.
Some wildflower seeds even rely on heat or chemical signals from smoke to cue germination, while others simply benefit from fewer competing plants. Over time, we’ll likely see a flush of native grasses and blooms take advantage of these conditions.
Prescribed fire is also one of the best tools for preventing wildfires. By burning in a controlled way, we mimic natural fire cycles that have shaped Texas landscapes for centuries—without the risk.
It may look bare now, but there’s plenty happening beneath the surface!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #PrescribedFire
Mar 10
Introducing our 2025 Wildflower of the Year: Gregg’s mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)!
This fuzzy purple bloomer may not be flowering just yet, but once it does, expect a butterfly frenzy - especially from Queens and Monarchs. Tough, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, it’s a great choice for Texas gardens looking to support pollinators.
Look for its blooms from March through Novemebr, bringing a steady parade of winged visitors.
Want to learn more? Check out the NPONA database via the link in our bio.
📷 Wildflower Center
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #WildflowerOfTheYear #GreggsMistflower #NativePlants
Mar 9
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