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EVENTS & CLASSES
Join us for one of our exciting classes, programs or events
Luminations
Select Days, Nov. 22 – Jan. 5
Tree Pruning
Saturday, Dec. 7
Yoga Fit
Monday, Dec. 2
Forest Bathing
Sunday, Dec. 8
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
Skip the lines and embrace the outdoors! 🌿 For those walking off yesterday`s feast or starting a new family tradition, our trails and gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all the fresh air and serenity you need.
Tag us in your photos to share what adventures you`re up to as you #OptOutside today. See you on the trails!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Nov 29
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Vincent Van Gogh
We’re filled with gratitude for the beauty that surrounds us - not just in the natural world, but in the community we have and those who support it. To everyone who joins us in celebrating and caring for nature, you’ve given us so many reasons to be grateful this past year. Your curiosity and connection bring life to the space we all share.
Volunteers plant and prune, nurturing native beauty. Members sustain our mission, ensuring the Wildflower Center can continue to thrive year after year. Visitors share stories and photos of their experiences in the gardens.
We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to step outside today and take it all in!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Nov 28
The Wildflower Center will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving, reopening for regular hours on Friday, November 29!
Need any last minute holiday meal inspiration? We`ve got creative native plant recipes, like prickly pear cranberry sauce, on our Taste of Place page at the link in our bio.
📷 Lindheimer’s senna (𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢), which has been popping up lately around town on local trails and at the Center!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Nov 27
We’re still glowing from the magical opening weekend of Luminations! ✨🌙 Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate the season with your loved ones.
Find tickets and details at wildflower.org/luminations or via the link in our bio!
📷 @ticomendoza
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #Luminations #HolidayLights
Nov 27
Feeling Querc-y? 🌳 Oaks (𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴) are some of the most remarkable and diverse trees in the world, with over 90 species native to the United States. Texas leads the way, boasting over 50 species—74% of all U.S. oak species! These trees have been cherished as sacred symbols of strength and resilience for centuries, from ancient Celtic groves to Austin’s legendary Treaty Oak. When we stand under the iconic spreading branches of a live oak (𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢), it`s easy to see why!
Test your knowledge and explore four common Central Texas oaks in our field guide at the link in our bio.💡Ready to branch out into hands-on skills? Join our Tree Pruning Workshop on December 7, 10 a.m. - noon! Learn the best practices for keeping native trees healthy and thriving. Spots are limited, so register today.
📷 Wildflower Center
#WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #TexasOaks #Quercus #TreeCare
Nov 26
Surprise the nature enthusiast in your life with a Wildflower Center gift membership—a year-long invitation to explore, connect, and discover the great outdoors and the beauty of Texas native plants.
Membership includes:
✨ Free admission year-round
✨ Discounts on classes, camps, and tickets to special events
✨ Reciprocal admission to more than 300 other botanic gardens
✨ Exclusive perks like our enamel pin featuring the 2024 Wildflower of the Year, Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala)—included in gift membership orders made by Dec. 10!
Tap the link in our bio or visit wildflower.org/join to make someone’s year extra special.
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #GiftIdeas #HolidayGiving #GiftGuide
Nov 25
✨ The wait is over! ✨ Enjoy a sneak peek before Luminations opens TONIGHT!
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and partners who all came together to produce Luminations – we can’t wait for you to experience it! 💡The dazzling lights and attractions you’ll encounter are the work of the fine folks at: Austin Christmas Lighting, @atx3dmap, @artseenalliance, @cicadalighting, @dadalab.io, and @ion_art_atx.
✨ A few tips to know before you glow:
🎟️ Get tickets in advance at wildflower.org/luminations (or tap the link in our bio).
🚌 Take the free shuttle from 5401 La Crosse Ave, purchase guaranteed on-site parking, or carpool with your friends to the Wildflower Center.
📸 Tag us in your pics and vids @wildflowercenter and use #Luminations.
🐾 No pets – only service animals are allowed at this event.
Visit wildflower.org/luminations or tap the link in our bio for FAQs.
Thank you to @balconesrecycling for sponsoring this event!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #HolidayEvents #ATX
Nov 22
What can we say? We’ve got wildflowers on the mind at all times. Tomorrow night, our gardens transform into a glowing holiday wonderland, filled with nature-inspired light installations that celebrate the beauty of Texas plants and landscapes. Every ticket supports our mission to conserve native plants—so you can ring in the season while making a difference.
With food trucks, three bars, light-up cotton candy, and easy parking for a stress-free visit, we’ve got your perfect holiday evening covered.
Details and tickets at the link in our bio! Come on out and see the magic on select evenings, Nov. 22 - Jan. 5.
📸 @alitexas
Thank you to @balconesrecycling for sponsoring this event!
#Luminations #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #HolidayLights #ATXHolidays #AustinEvents
Nov 21
Luminations is almost here! Starting this Friday, November 22, experience the wonder of the holidays at the Wildflower Center`s nature-inspired light show.
🌟 What to expect:
✨ Dazzling light displays among our native gardens
🌌 Brand-new, interactive installations to explore this year
⛺ A magical nighttime stroll through Fortlandia
🍴 Food trucks, hot chocolate, cocktails and festive treats
🎟️ Advance tickets are required due to limited capacity—don’t wait to secure your spot! Tap the link in our bio to start the holiday season off with unforgettable memories.
📸 Ann Alva Wieding
Thank you to @balconesrecycling for sponsoring this event!
#Luminations #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ATXHolidays #HolidayMagic #AustinEvents
Nov 20
✨ 4 Days to Luminations! ✨
The holidays are right around the corner—plan ahead to enjoy some pre-season magic before life gets busy. 🌟
Stroll through glowing light installations, sip on hot chocolate, and soak in the festive atmosphere. With never-before-seen displays and revolving food trucks, Luminations is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season early.
💡 Don’t wait! Get your tickets now at the link in our bio and make your plans to wander in wonder. Luminations opens Nov. 22, running through Jan. 5.
📸 @alitexas and @tdimenno
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #ATXHolidays #Luminations #HolidayLights #HolidayEvents
Nov 19
Skip the lines and embrace the outdoors! 🌿 For those walking off yesterday`s feast or starting a new family tradition, our trails and gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all the fresh air and serenity you need.
Tag us in your photos to share what adventures you`re up to as you #OptOutside today. See you on the trails!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Nov 29
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Vincent Van Gogh
We’re filled with gratitude for the beauty that surrounds us - not just in the natural world, but in the community we have and those who support it. To everyone who joins us in celebrating and caring for nature, you’ve given us so many reasons to be grateful this past year. Your curiosity and connection bring life to the space we all share.
Volunteers plant and prune, nurturing native beauty. Members sustain our mission, ensuring the Wildflower Center can continue to thrive year after year. Visitors share stories and photos of their experiences in the gardens.
We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to step outside today and take it all in!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Nov 28
The Wildflower Center will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving, reopening for regular hours on Friday, November 29!
Need any last minute holiday meal inspiration? We`ve got creative native plant recipes, like prickly pear cranberry sauce, on our Taste of Place page at the link in our bio.
📷 Lindheimer’s senna (𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢), which has been popping up lately around town on local trails and at the Center!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Nov 27
We’re still glowing from the magical opening weekend of Luminations! ✨🌙 Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate the season with your loved ones.
Find tickets and details at wildflower.org/luminations or via the link in our bio!
📷 @ticomendoza
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #Luminations #HolidayLights
Nov 27
Feeling Querc-y? 🌳 Oaks (𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴) are some of the most remarkable and diverse trees in the world, with over 90 species native to the United States. Texas leads the way, boasting over 50 species—74% of all U.S. oak species! These trees have been cherished as sacred symbols of strength and resilience for centuries, from ancient Celtic groves to Austin’s legendary Treaty Oak. When we stand under the iconic spreading branches of a live oak (𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢), it`s easy to see why!
Test your knowledge and explore four common Central Texas oaks in our field guide at the link in our bio.💡Ready to branch out into hands-on skills? Join our Tree Pruning Workshop on December 7, 10 a.m. - noon! Learn the best practices for keeping native trees healthy and thriving. Spots are limited, so register today.
📷 Wildflower Center
#WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #TexasOaks #Quercus #TreeCare
Nov 26
Surprise the nature enthusiast in your life with a Wildflower Center gift membership—a year-long invitation to explore, connect, and discover the great outdoors and the beauty of Texas native plants.
Membership includes:
✨ Free admission year-round
✨ Discounts on classes, camps, and tickets to special events
✨ Reciprocal admission to more than 300 other botanic gardens
✨ Exclusive perks like our enamel pin featuring the 2024 Wildflower of the Year, Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala)—included in gift membership orders made by Dec. 10!
Tap the link in our bio or visit wildflower.org/join to make someone’s year extra special.
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #GiftIdeas #HolidayGiving #GiftGuide
Nov 25
✨ The wait is over! ✨ Enjoy a sneak peek before Luminations opens TONIGHT!
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and partners who all came together to produce Luminations – we can’t wait for you to experience it! 💡The dazzling lights and attractions you’ll encounter are the work of the fine folks at: Austin Christmas Lighting, @atx3dmap, @artseenalliance, @cicadalighting, @dadalab.io, and @ion_art_atx.
✨ A few tips to know before you glow:
🎟️ Get tickets in advance at wildflower.org/luminations (or tap the link in our bio).
🚌 Take the free shuttle from 5401 La Crosse Ave, purchase guaranteed on-site parking, or carpool with your friends to the Wildflower Center.
📸 Tag us in your pics and vids @wildflowercenter and use #Luminations.
🐾 No pets – only service animals are allowed at this event.
Visit wildflower.org/luminations or tap the link in our bio for FAQs.
Thank you to @balconesrecycling for sponsoring this event!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #HolidayEvents #ATX
Nov 22
What can we say? We’ve got wildflowers on the mind at all times. Tomorrow night, our gardens transform into a glowing holiday wonderland, filled with nature-inspired light installations that celebrate the beauty of Texas plants and landscapes. Every ticket supports our mission to conserve native plants—so you can ring in the season while making a difference.
With food trucks, three bars, light-up cotton candy, and easy parking for a stress-free visit, we’ve got your perfect holiday evening covered.
Details and tickets at the link in our bio! Come on out and see the magic on select evenings, Nov. 22 - Jan. 5.
📸 @alitexas
Thank you to @balconesrecycling for sponsoring this event!
#Luminations #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #HolidayLights #ATXHolidays #AustinEvents
Nov 21
Luminations is almost here! Starting this Friday, November 22, experience the wonder of the holidays at the Wildflower Center`s nature-inspired light show.
🌟 What to expect:
✨ Dazzling light displays among our native gardens
🌌 Brand-new, interactive installations to explore this year
⛺ A magical nighttime stroll through Fortlandia
🍴 Food trucks, hot chocolate, cocktails and festive treats
🎟️ Advance tickets are required due to limited capacity—don’t wait to secure your spot! Tap the link in our bio to start the holiday season off with unforgettable memories.
📸 Ann Alva Wieding
Thank you to @balconesrecycling for sponsoring this event!
#Luminations #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ATXHolidays #HolidayMagic #AustinEvents
Nov 20
✨ 4 Days to Luminations! ✨
The holidays are right around the corner—plan ahead to enjoy some pre-season magic before life gets busy. 🌟
Stroll through glowing light installations, sip on hot chocolate, and soak in the festive atmosphere. With never-before-seen displays and revolving food trucks, Luminations is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season early.
💡 Don’t wait! Get your tickets now at the link in our bio and make your plans to wander in wonder. Luminations opens Nov. 22, running through Jan. 5.
📸 @alitexas and @tdimenno
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #ATXHolidays #Luminations #HolidayLights #HolidayEvents
Nov 19
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