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Tuesday Twilights Feat. Kelsi Creek
Tuesday, May 20
Forest Bathing
Sunday, June 1
Sprouts
Wednesday, May 28
Summer Care for Native Plants
Saturday, June 7
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
Spotted: one very busy bee hard at work. 🐝
Native pollinators aren’t only found buzzing around blooms. This ground-nesting bee is excavating her nest in the soil! In fact, about 70% of native bee species live underground, building intricate tunnels to raise their young.
Unlike honeybees, most native bees are solitary and often go unnoticed, but they do the heavy lifting when it comes to pollinating native plants.
They prefer undisturbed, bare or lightly vegetated soil, which makes a great case for letting parts of your garden stay a little wild.
Keep an eye out in your own green spaces—you might spot someone buzzing around your feet!
🎥 Hannah Armstrong, lead horticulturist in our Theme and Pollinator Gardens
#WorldBeeDay #GroundNestingBees #NativeBees #NativePollinators #WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #StayWild
May 20
Owlet update: We had a big moment this morning! 🦉
Early today, one of our Great Horned Owlets had a little slip from the nest platform while awaiting breakfast from Athena. While it may not have been a graceful takeoff, this kind of early fledge is a natural part of growing up!
At 5–6 weeks old, owlets often leave the nest before they can fly well—a stage called branching. They’re surprisingly capable climbers at this age, using their talons and beaks to scale trees and explore their surroundings. While this fledge wasn’t intentional, the owlet is old enough to navigate the area and continue growing stronger.
Our team is keeping a close watch, and the young owl remains safe near the nest site as it adjusts to its new vantage point. Athena and her mate are still nearby, continuing to care for both owlets.
We’ll be watching closely for the sibling to make its move in the coming days. Stay tuned—and see the fledging in @cornellbirdcams update at the link in our bio!
📷 Bill J. Boyd
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #GreatHornedOwl #OwletWatch
May 18
How about a little Saturday spotlight on standing cypress? 🌺
Also known as Texas plume for its feathery flower spikes, Ipomopsis rubra lights up our gardens with tall, fiery red blooms that hummingbirds love. These tiny nectar seekers are naturally drawn to red and orange tubular flowers — and this native fits the bill perfectly!
Standing cypress thrives in dry, sunny spots and can grow up to six feet tall. It’s deer resistant, easy to grow from seed, and a reliable pollinator magnet throughout spring and summer.
Catch these stunning blooms starting to pop during your weekend stroll at the Wildflower Center, and watch the hummingbirds in action.
Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#StandingCypress #NativePlants #SpringBlooms #Pollinators #GoPublicGardens #GoPublicGardensDays #WildflowerCenter
May 17
It’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay — recognizing the species we’ve lost and those we still have a chance to protect. As they say, don’t let them become like the dinosaurs.
And funny enough... today also marks the official launch of Dinos in the Wild — our newest exhibit featuring life-sized, roaring prehistoric creatures nestled into our garden trails. They move. They rumble. And if you round a corner too quickly, they might just give you a little jolt.
While these ancient giants are no longer with us, many of the species around us still have time to thrive. Native wildflowers, rare pollinators, and songbirds are all part of the landscape we’re working hard to protect. And every garden, like ours, plays a crucial role in giving endangered wildlife and native plants a fighting chance. Beyond conservation through seed collection and research, our greenhouses also temporarily house endangered plants.
🦖 So come visit the ones that once ruled the Earth… and get inspired to protect the ones still living alongside us.
Dinos in the Wild runs through August 17, 2025. Learn more: wildflower.org/dinosaurs
#DinosInTheWild #EndangeredSpeciesDay #GoPublicGardens #GoPublicGardensDays #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 16
We’re proud to be a Blue Star Museum. Starting this Saturday, May 17 — Armed Forces Day — we’re offering free admission all summer long to active-duty military personnel and their families as part of the Blue Star Museums program.
This nationwide initiative, run in partnership with @BlueStarFamilies, the @neaarts, and the Department of Defense, connects service members with museums, gardens, and cultural spaces across the country. We’re honored to be one of them.
Find more information and plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#BlueStarMuseums #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #MilitaryFamilies #ArmedForcesDay
May 15
Whooo wore it best? 🦉 Our staff and docents have been showing their love for Athena with some fantastic owl-themed flair—everything from socks and jewelry to the official Athena t-shirt (available in our gift shop!).
Got your own Athena-inspired look? We’d love to see it!
📷 Athena photo by Bill J. Boyd and “owl-fit” photos by Carrie McDonald
#AthenaTheOwl #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 14
The sun’s not setting on Tuesday Twilights just yet. 🌅 We’re bringing you an encore—two bonus weeks of live music and laid-back evenings at the Wildflower Center, featuring some of your favorite performers. 🌿
But first: join us tonight (5/13) as @carosamigosmusic fills the Courtyard with the warm, winding rhythms of Brazilian choro, perfect for a golden hour groove.
Bring your appetite, too! @konfusedesindianfoodtruck and @garboslobster will be serving up savory fare, and @dulcefridaatx has the treats to top it all off. If you’re 21 or older, stop by the bar for our specialty cocktail of the evening or whatever suits your twilight vibe.
Reserve your spot at the link in our bio!
📷 @ticomendoza
#TuesdayTwilights #WildflowerCenter #ATXThingsToDo #ATXLiveMusic #AustinEvents
May 13
Bluebonnets may be gone, but wildflower season is far from over. Thanks to recent rain, our gardens are bursting with fresh color, from golden yellows to fiery reds.
Real ones know: the late bloomers have their own kind of magic. ✨
Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#TexasWildflowers #WildflowerSeason #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 12
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Celebrate the moms in your life with a beautiful day at the Wildflower Center. We’re open today with live music, spring blooms, specialty snacks, and picnic spots waiting for you.
🎶 Live music until 2 p.m.
🧀 Charcuterie cones available for purchase
💐 Members get in free. Walkups welcome!
Tap the link in our bio for all the details!
Here’s to all who nurture, guide, and love with a mother’s heart. We’re glad to celebrate you today. 💖
#MothersDay #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
May 11
May at the Wildflower Center 🌼 From honoring Lady Bird to celebrating moms—and even spotting a dinosaur or two—this month is packed with reasons to head outdoors. For those planning a special outing or just soaking up spring, we’ve got something blooming for you. 🌿
Swipe through to see what’s happening this month, and find all the details: wildflower.org/events (link in our bio!)
Photo 1: Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) by Carly Aronson
Photo 2: Lady Bird by John D. Smithers
Photos 3, 5 & 6 by @ticomendoza
Photo 4: Tyrannosaurus rex by Natalie Luz Elorza-Welling
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ATXThingsToDo #MayEvents #NatureLovers #ExploreTexas
May 9
Spotted: one very busy bee hard at work. 🐝
Native pollinators aren’t only found buzzing around blooms. This ground-nesting bee is excavating her nest in the soil! In fact, about 70% of native bee species live underground, building intricate tunnels to raise their young.
Unlike honeybees, most native bees are solitary and often go unnoticed, but they do the heavy lifting when it comes to pollinating native plants.
They prefer undisturbed, bare or lightly vegetated soil, which makes a great case for letting parts of your garden stay a little wild.
Keep an eye out in your own green spaces—you might spot someone buzzing around your feet!
🎥 Hannah Armstrong, lead horticulturist in our Theme and Pollinator Gardens
#WorldBeeDay #GroundNestingBees #NativeBees #NativePollinators #WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #StayWild
May 20
Owlet update: We had a big moment this morning! 🦉
Early today, one of our Great Horned Owlets had a little slip from the nest platform while awaiting breakfast from Athena. While it may not have been a graceful takeoff, this kind of early fledge is a natural part of growing up!
At 5–6 weeks old, owlets often leave the nest before they can fly well—a stage called branching. They’re surprisingly capable climbers at this age, using their talons and beaks to scale trees and explore their surroundings. While this fledge wasn’t intentional, the owlet is old enough to navigate the area and continue growing stronger.
Our team is keeping a close watch, and the young owl remains safe near the nest site as it adjusts to its new vantage point. Athena and her mate are still nearby, continuing to care for both owlets.
We’ll be watching closely for the sibling to make its move in the coming days. Stay tuned—and see the fledging in @cornellbirdcams update at the link in our bio!
📷 Bill J. Boyd
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #GreatHornedOwl #OwletWatch
May 18
How about a little Saturday spotlight on standing cypress? 🌺
Also known as Texas plume for its feathery flower spikes, Ipomopsis rubra lights up our gardens with tall, fiery red blooms that hummingbirds love. These tiny nectar seekers are naturally drawn to red and orange tubular flowers — and this native fits the bill perfectly!
Standing cypress thrives in dry, sunny spots and can grow up to six feet tall. It’s deer resistant, easy to grow from seed, and a reliable pollinator magnet throughout spring and summer.
Catch these stunning blooms starting to pop during your weekend stroll at the Wildflower Center, and watch the hummingbirds in action.
Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#StandingCypress #NativePlants #SpringBlooms #Pollinators #GoPublicGardens #GoPublicGardensDays #WildflowerCenter
May 17
It’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay — recognizing the species we’ve lost and those we still have a chance to protect. As they say, don’t let them become like the dinosaurs.
And funny enough... today also marks the official launch of Dinos in the Wild — our newest exhibit featuring life-sized, roaring prehistoric creatures nestled into our garden trails. They move. They rumble. And if you round a corner too quickly, they might just give you a little jolt.
While these ancient giants are no longer with us, many of the species around us still have time to thrive. Native wildflowers, rare pollinators, and songbirds are all part of the landscape we’re working hard to protect. And every garden, like ours, plays a crucial role in giving endangered wildlife and native plants a fighting chance. Beyond conservation through seed collection and research, our greenhouses also temporarily house endangered plants.
🦖 So come visit the ones that once ruled the Earth… and get inspired to protect the ones still living alongside us.
Dinos in the Wild runs through August 17, 2025. Learn more: wildflower.org/dinosaurs
#DinosInTheWild #EndangeredSpeciesDay #GoPublicGardens #GoPublicGardensDays #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 16
We’re proud to be a Blue Star Museum. Starting this Saturday, May 17 — Armed Forces Day — we’re offering free admission all summer long to active-duty military personnel and their families as part of the Blue Star Museums program.
This nationwide initiative, run in partnership with @BlueStarFamilies, the @neaarts, and the Department of Defense, connects service members with museums, gardens, and cultural spaces across the country. We’re honored to be one of them.
Find more information and plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#BlueStarMuseums #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #MilitaryFamilies #ArmedForcesDay
May 15
Whooo wore it best? 🦉 Our staff and docents have been showing their love for Athena with some fantastic owl-themed flair—everything from socks and jewelry to the official Athena t-shirt (available in our gift shop!).
Got your own Athena-inspired look? We’d love to see it!
📷 Athena photo by Bill J. Boyd and “owl-fit” photos by Carrie McDonald
#AthenaTheOwl #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 14
The sun’s not setting on Tuesday Twilights just yet. 🌅 We’re bringing you an encore—two bonus weeks of live music and laid-back evenings at the Wildflower Center, featuring some of your favorite performers. 🌿
But first: join us tonight (5/13) as @carosamigosmusic fills the Courtyard with the warm, winding rhythms of Brazilian choro, perfect for a golden hour groove.
Bring your appetite, too! @konfusedesindianfoodtruck and @garboslobster will be serving up savory fare, and @dulcefridaatx has the treats to top it all off. If you’re 21 or older, stop by the bar for our specialty cocktail of the evening or whatever suits your twilight vibe.
Reserve your spot at the link in our bio!
📷 @ticomendoza
#TuesdayTwilights #WildflowerCenter #ATXThingsToDo #ATXLiveMusic #AustinEvents
May 13
Bluebonnets may be gone, but wildflower season is far from over. Thanks to recent rain, our gardens are bursting with fresh color, from golden yellows to fiery reds.
Real ones know: the late bloomers have their own kind of magic. ✨
Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#TexasWildflowers #WildflowerSeason #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 12
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Celebrate the moms in your life with a beautiful day at the Wildflower Center. We’re open today with live music, spring blooms, specialty snacks, and picnic spots waiting for you.
🎶 Live music until 2 p.m.
🧀 Charcuterie cones available for purchase
💐 Members get in free. Walkups welcome!
Tap the link in our bio for all the details!
Here’s to all who nurture, guide, and love with a mother’s heart. We’re glad to celebrate you today. 💖
#MothersDay #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
May 11
May at the Wildflower Center 🌼 From honoring Lady Bird to celebrating moms—and even spotting a dinosaur or two—this month is packed with reasons to head outdoors. For those planning a special outing or just soaking up spring, we’ve got something blooming for you. 🌿
Swipe through to see what’s happening this month, and find all the details: wildflower.org/events (link in our bio!)
Photo 1: Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) by Carly Aronson
Photo 2: Lady Bird by John D. Smithers
Photos 3, 5 & 6 by @ticomendoza
Photo 4: Tyrannosaurus rex by Natalie Luz Elorza-Welling
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ATXThingsToDo #MayEvents #NatureLovers #ExploreTexas
May 9
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