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Get FIT: Fall Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Starting Sept. 1
Nursery Tour
Saturday, September 5
Arboretum Tour
Saturday, September 5
Water Rebates Informational
Saturday, September 12
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
Grow with us! We’re looking for three new team members to help support the Wildflower Center and our mission in very different ways.
🌱 Horticulturist, Full Time
Help care for the living grounds of the Center as part of our horticulture team. We’re looking for someone with plant-care experience who enjoys working outdoors and interacting with guests and volunteers.
🌿 Senior Director of Development, Full Time
Lead our comprehensive development program, build meaningful relationships with donors and partners, and help drive fundraising for the Center’s future, including an exciting capital campaign.
🔧 Maintenance Worker I, Full Time
Join our facilities team in keeping the Wildflower Center safe, beautiful and ready for our guests each day. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys an active workday and a variety of tasks.
Learn more and apply at the link in our bio.
#WildflowerCenter #Hiring #AustinJobs
Sep 8
The gardens are open and ready for your Labor Day wander.
Looking for something to do today? Come spend some time outside with us. We’re open regular hours, with entry from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the gardens open until 5 p.m.
See you in the gardens! Link in bio for tickets and details to plan your visit.
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Sep 7
The meadow is starting to show off one of our favorite late-summer color combinations: purple and yellow.
Texas gayfeather (Liatris mucronata) and Leavenworth’s eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii) are bringing the purple, while partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and Texas broomweed (Amphiachyris dracunculoides) add plenty of yellow.
Purple and yellow are complementary colors, meaning they sit opposite each other on the color wheel and make each other stand out even more.
It’s a combination we get to see in the gardens around this time each year, and one of those subtle signs that the seasons are beginning to shift.
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Sep 6
September is a peak month for hummingbird activity across much of Texas. As birds make their way south, many migrating hummingbirds concentrate along the Texas coast before continuing toward their wintering grounds.
The migration is such a spectacle that communities along the coast hold festivals to celebrate it. Pretty good timing for #NationalHummingbirdDay!
Want to help hummingbirds and our other feathered friends on their journeys? Peak fall bird migration begins today in Texas. Learn how you can help give migrating birds safe passage at the link in our bio.
📷 Ruby-throated hummingbird by Val Bugh
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Sep 5
Wildflowers may get a lot of the attention around here, but they’re only part of the story.
Across the Wildflower Center’s 284 acres, native plants create habitat for an incredible variety of wildlife, from birds and butterflies to bees, beetles, spiders, reptiles and thousands of other species.
In fact, nearly 4,000 animal species have been documented here through our long-running Fauna Project. Together, they’re part of the complex web of relationships that makes these gardens and natural areas much more than a collection of plants.
Take a closer look at some of the wild things that call the Center home and the volunteers who have spent years documenting them at the link in our bio.
#NationalWildlifeDay #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Sep 4
There’s a new way to find your way around the Wildflower Center! 📍
Our new interactive map puts the gardens and trails right in your pocket. Pull it up while you’re here to find gardens and natural areas, check estimated walk times and accessible routes, learn more about scenic spots around the Center, and see current trail and area closures.
With 284 acres to explore, there’s plenty to find!
Explore the interactive map at the link in our bio.
#WildflowerCenter
Sep 2
Sprouts returns next week! 🌱
Designed for children ages 3 to 5, Sprouts celebrates nature play with a sensory activity, story and nature walk, all led by trained guides.
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 10 – 11 a.m. Sprouts takes place every other Wednesday throughout the fall and spring, with programs continuing into June.
No registration is required, but space is limited and guests are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Regular admission is required for non-members.
#WildflowerCenter
Sep 1
River primrose (Oenothera jamesii) is a tall, water-loving native that grows in sunny, wet areas like stream banks. Its showy, buttery yellow flowers open in the late afternoon or early evening, making it a great addition to a night garden at home. 🌼 The blooms are also a valuable nectar source with special value to native bees. 🐝
And with a flower that puts on its show later in the day, it feels fitting to share one last reminder about our summer hours. Today is the final day! Starting tomorrow, Sept. 1, we return to regular hours, with entry from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and the gardens closing at 5 p.m.
More time for an afternoon garden stroll. 🌿
#NativePlants #WildflowerCenter
Aug 31
Can you find the whole rainbow in the gardens? 🌈
Next time you visit, make it a scavenger hunt: see how many colors you can spot in flowers, leaves, fruits, wildlife and more.
Spotted in our garden rainbow:
Heartleaf rosemallow (Hibiscus martianus)
Flame acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii)
Rio Grande globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana)
Texas prickly pear (Opuntia lindheimeri)
Gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae)
Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus)
Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata)
Common sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Bitterweed (Helenium amarum)
Green anole (Anolis carolinensis)
Cattail (Typha sp.)
Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata)
American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
Dayflower (Commelina erecta)
Arizona cypress (Hesperocyparis arizonica)
Mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea)
Drummond’s ruellia (Ruellia drummondiana)
Texas gayfeather (Liatris punctata var. mucronata)
Leavenworth’s eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii)
Saltmarsh mallow (Kosteletzkya pentacarpos)
Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis)
Pyramid bush (Melochia tomentosa)
Rock rose (Pavonia lasiopetala)
Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans)
Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #TexasNature
Aug 30
We may have missed this year’s @waterlilyweighoff, but Carissa is already training for next year. 🏋️♀️🪷
Our Texas native waterlilies aren’t heavyweight contenders, but what they lack in lifting power, they make up for in their important role in our pond ecosystem.
Congratulations to this year’s Waterlily Weigh-Off winners! We’ll see you next year. 😉
Aug 28
Grow with us! We’re looking for three new team members to help support the Wildflower Center and our mission in very different ways.
🌱 Horticulturist, Full Time
Help care for the living grounds of the Center as part of our horticulture team. We’re looking for someone with plant-care experience who enjoys working outdoors and interacting with guests and volunteers.
🌿 Senior Director of Development, Full Time
Lead our comprehensive development program, build meaningful relationships with donors and partners, and help drive fundraising for the Center’s future, including an exciting capital campaign.
🔧 Maintenance Worker I, Full Time
Join our facilities team in keeping the Wildflower Center safe, beautiful and ready for our guests each day. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys an active workday and a variety of tasks.
Learn more and apply at the link in our bio.
#WildflowerCenter #Hiring #AustinJobs
Sep 8
The gardens are open and ready for your Labor Day wander.
Looking for something to do today? Come spend some time outside with us. We’re open regular hours, with entry from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the gardens open until 5 p.m.
See you in the gardens! Link in bio for tickets and details to plan your visit.
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Sep 7
The meadow is starting to show off one of our favorite late-summer color combinations: purple and yellow.
Texas gayfeather (Liatris mucronata) and Leavenworth’s eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii) are bringing the purple, while partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and Texas broomweed (Amphiachyris dracunculoides) add plenty of yellow.
Purple and yellow are complementary colors, meaning they sit opposite each other on the color wheel and make each other stand out even more.
It’s a combination we get to see in the gardens around this time each year, and one of those subtle signs that the seasons are beginning to shift.
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Sep 6
September is a peak month for hummingbird activity across much of Texas. As birds make their way south, many migrating hummingbirds concentrate along the Texas coast before continuing toward their wintering grounds.
The migration is such a spectacle that communities along the coast hold festivals to celebrate it. Pretty good timing for #NationalHummingbirdDay!
Want to help hummingbirds and our other feathered friends on their journeys? Peak fall bird migration begins today in Texas. Learn how you can help give migrating birds safe passage at the link in our bio.
📷 Ruby-throated hummingbird by Val Bugh
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Sep 5
Wildflowers may get a lot of the attention around here, but they’re only part of the story.
Across the Wildflower Center’s 284 acres, native plants create habitat for an incredible variety of wildlife, from birds and butterflies to bees, beetles, spiders, reptiles and thousands of other species.
In fact, nearly 4,000 animal species have been documented here through our long-running Fauna Project. Together, they’re part of the complex web of relationships that makes these gardens and natural areas much more than a collection of plants.
Take a closer look at some of the wild things that call the Center home and the volunteers who have spent years documenting them at the link in our bio.
#NationalWildlifeDay #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Sep 4
There’s a new way to find your way around the Wildflower Center! 📍
Our new interactive map puts the gardens and trails right in your pocket. Pull it up while you’re here to find gardens and natural areas, check estimated walk times and accessible routes, learn more about scenic spots around the Center, and see current trail and area closures.
With 284 acres to explore, there’s plenty to find!
Explore the interactive map at the link in our bio.
#WildflowerCenter
Sep 2
Sprouts returns next week! 🌱
Designed for children ages 3 to 5, Sprouts celebrates nature play with a sensory activity, story and nature walk, all led by trained guides.
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 10 – 11 a.m. Sprouts takes place every other Wednesday throughout the fall and spring, with programs continuing into June.
No registration is required, but space is limited and guests are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Regular admission is required for non-members.
#WildflowerCenter
Sep 1
River primrose (Oenothera jamesii) is a tall, water-loving native that grows in sunny, wet areas like stream banks. Its showy, buttery yellow flowers open in the late afternoon or early evening, making it a great addition to a night garden at home. 🌼 The blooms are also a valuable nectar source with special value to native bees. 🐝
And with a flower that puts on its show later in the day, it feels fitting to share one last reminder about our summer hours. Today is the final day! Starting tomorrow, Sept. 1, we return to regular hours, with entry from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and the gardens closing at 5 p.m.
More time for an afternoon garden stroll. 🌿
#NativePlants #WildflowerCenter
Aug 31
Can you find the whole rainbow in the gardens? 🌈
Next time you visit, make it a scavenger hunt: see how many colors you can spot in flowers, leaves, fruits, wildlife and more.
Spotted in our garden rainbow:
Heartleaf rosemallow (Hibiscus martianus)
Flame acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii)
Rio Grande globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana)
Texas prickly pear (Opuntia lindheimeri)
Gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae)
Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus)
Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata)
Common sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Bitterweed (Helenium amarum)
Green anole (Anolis carolinensis)
Cattail (Typha sp.)
Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata)
American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
Dayflower (Commelina erecta)
Arizona cypress (Hesperocyparis arizonica)
Mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea)
Drummond’s ruellia (Ruellia drummondiana)
Texas gayfeather (Liatris punctata var. mucronata)
Leavenworth’s eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii)
Saltmarsh mallow (Kosteletzkya pentacarpos)
Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis)
Pyramid bush (Melochia tomentosa)
Rock rose (Pavonia lasiopetala)
Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans)
Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #TexasNature
Aug 30
We may have missed this year’s @waterlilyweighoff, but Carissa is already training for next year. 🏋️♀️🪷
Our Texas native waterlilies aren’t heavyweight contenders, but what they lack in lifting power, they make up for in their important role in our pond ecosystem.
Congratulations to this year’s Waterlily Weigh-Off winners! We’ll see you next year. 😉
Aug 28
Help us spread the beauty!
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Beyond the Blossoms
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