Welcome to the
BOTANIC GARDEN of TEXAS
EVENTS & CLASSES
Join us for one of our exciting classes, programs or events
Fall Native Plant Sale
Fridays – Sundays, Sept. 29 – Oct. 29
Tuesday Twilights
Tuesdays, Sept. 5 – Oct. 24
Nature Nights
Select Thursdays Through Oct. 12
Wild Supper Club
Friday, October 13
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
TONIGHT: It`s a dog-friendly night at #TuesdayTwilights! Review our rules for bringing the doggos at the link in our bio where you can also reserve your spot if you haven`t already.
Tonight`s food and entertainment lineup:
MUSIC: Violet and Kelley of @madamradarmusic
FOOD: @dulceamormioatx, @halal_wings, @atx_fire_burgers_
DRINK: Featured cocktail "Tito`s Sunny Dog Day"
Special thanks to our sponsor, Tito`s!
📷: @alitexas #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Oct 3

We`re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with staff spotlights, shining a light on some incredible Hispanic individuals who make the Wildflower Center special. ✨
Meet Ivan Martinez, one of our valued maintenance workers on the Facilities Team here at the Wildflower Center.
🛠️ Ivan has been with us for five years, taking care of various repairs and maintenance tasks that help keep our Center running smoothly. He says that everyone he works with at the Center is friendly and kind.
🇲🇽 Ivan is originally from Monterrey, México, and his journey to the United States began in 2012. He says he is proud to represent Mexican culture as the only staff member at the Center who was born in México.
🌿 The gardens are beautiful all throughout the year, Ivan says, but he particularly enjoys the Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) when they`re in full bloom.
👋 When Ivan is out and about in the gardens, guests will sometimes approach him with questions or ask for directions. He`s happy to help them find their way and enjoys seeing them smile as they wander around.
Stay tuned for more of our Hispanic staff spotlights! #StaffSpotlight #HispanicHeritageMonth #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Oct 2

Day 1 of our Fall Native Plant Sale is in the books! ✅️
We`re excited to see more of our members this weekend. Peep the plant list at the link in our bio under Fall Native Plant Sale - it opens to the general public next weekend, so get your wagons ready!
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #FallNativePlantSale #PlantNative
Sep 29

We`re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with staff spotlights, shining a light on some incredible Hispanic individuals who make the Wildflower Center special. ✨
Meet our Director of Horticulture, Andrea DeLong-Amaya. She`s been with us for 25 years, and her passion for native plants and nature is inspiring!
🌎 Andrea embraces her Mexican-American and Dutch roots from her mother and father`s side, respectively.
🌾 Andrea comes from a family of migrant workers; growing up, her time was split between Michigan and South Texas.
🌱 When Andrea shared her decision to pursue horticulture as a career, her abuelita was puzzled. "Mija, why do you want to get your hands dirty?" she asked Andrea. To her family, working with the land to make a living was a necessity, not a choice. Andrea`s path into horticulture by choice symbolizes the privilege she feels to follow her passion. She`s especially interested in the biodiversity of plants native to Texas and their ecological significance.
🦋 Her abuelita`s love for butterflies and chili pequín (Capsicum annuum) peppers is a beautiful reminder of the cultural threads that weave through her life.
Stay tuned for more stories about our Hispanic staff! #HispanicHeritageMonth #StaffSpotlight #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Sep 28

Every Tuesday through October 24, we stay open late from 5-8 p.m. for Tuesday Twilights! Enjoy live music, custom cocktails, food truck fare and more! Reserve your spot: https://www.wildflower.org/event/tuesday-twilights-fall-2023-2023-09-26
Here`s the lineup for tonight:
MUSIC: @jazzdaddies
FOOD: @craigositalian and @crepecrazyatx
DRINK: Featured cocktail "Tito’s Harvest Moon" or drink of your choice from a full cash bar.
Special thanks to our sponsor, @titosvodka!
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #HappyHour #HappyHourATX
Next week is a Dog-Friendly Night for Tuesday Twilights! Hope to see you and the pups there!
Sep 26

We know you`ve been daydreaming about taking a nice little stroll through the gardens, and now that we`re officialy in the fall season, who wouldn`t want to enjoy our beautiful native plants and feel the breeze in their hair? Visit our website to purchase tickets and save time at the Admissions Kiosk. Careful, the beauty and peace of the gardens may hypnotize you! 🤣 We`re looking forward to having you here! 🌼 #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #ThingsToDoInAustin
Shout-out to our new communications intern Sandie Camila Ramirez for starring in this reel 🤩
Sep 24

Curious about native plant care? 🌿🌱❓ Sign up for our Native Plant Maintenance class on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1 to 4 p.m.!
While our region`s native plants are resilient, understanding their maintenance can make all the difference. Whether you`re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this class offers valuable tips for everyone, including the best practices to keep those native plants thriving.
Space is limited — make sure to reserve your spot! Tap the link in our bio and choose Classes and Workshops to register.
📷: Lindheimer`s senna (Senna lindheimeriana) #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #AustinPlants #PlantNative
Sep 24

You`ve been asking for it, and here it is - the PLANT LIST for our Fall Native Plant Sale, available at the link in our bio! Also, reservations are open 7 days in advance. Members-only weekend will be Sept. 29 – Oct. 1! Not a member? Tap the link in our bio to join today - get exclusive access to the first weekend of the plant sale and so much more!
Fall Native Plant Sale
Sept. 29 – Oct. 29*
Fridays – Sundays
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*MEMBERS-ONLY WEEKEND: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
We’ll be set up in the Texas Arboretum, which is easily accessed at the end of La Crosse Avenue near the Wildflower Center exit gate.
📷: Photo by Alicia Wells (@alitexas)
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #FallNativePlantSale #PlantSale #AustinTX
Sep 22

Orb-weaver spiders (Argiope sp.) may be big, but they`re nothing to be afraid of! Lead horticulturist Amy Medley shows us a few hanging out in the Luci and Ian Family Garden at the Wildflower Center. Amy says they`re a part of a healthy ecosystem and to keep an eye out for these amazing arachnids on your next visit! #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Sep 22

✨ LUMINATIONS IS BACK! ✨
Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio! Our glowing celebration of winter`s natural beauty returns this winter with all-new light installations. Inspired by the four elements — earth, air, fire and water — this year`s exhibition spans nearly two miles of our Texas Arboretum, inviting you to immerse yourself in the season.
Wednesdays - Sundays
Nov. 24, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024*
Entry from 5:45 - 9 p.m.
*(Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1)
A free parking lot with shuttle is available, or you can purchase guaranteed parking on-site. We can`t wait to welcome you to this year`s Luminations nights!
📷: @tdimenno #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #Luminations #HolidayLights
Sep 20

TONIGHT: It`s a dog-friendly night at #TuesdayTwilights! Review our rules for bringing the doggos at the link in our bio where you can also reserve your spot if you haven`t already.
Tonight`s food and entertainment lineup:
MUSIC: Violet and Kelley of @madamradarmusic
FOOD: @dulceamormioatx, @halal_wings, @atx_fire_burgers_
DRINK: Featured cocktail "Tito`s Sunny Dog Day"
Special thanks to our sponsor, Tito`s!
📷: @alitexas #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Oct 3

We`re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with staff spotlights, shining a light on some incredible Hispanic individuals who make the Wildflower Center special. ✨
Meet Ivan Martinez, one of our valued maintenance workers on the Facilities Team here at the Wildflower Center.
🛠️ Ivan has been with us for five years, taking care of various repairs and maintenance tasks that help keep our Center running smoothly. He says that everyone he works with at the Center is friendly and kind.
🇲🇽 Ivan is originally from Monterrey, México, and his journey to the United States began in 2012. He says he is proud to represent Mexican culture as the only staff member at the Center who was born in México.
🌿 The gardens are beautiful all throughout the year, Ivan says, but he particularly enjoys the Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) when they`re in full bloom.
👋 When Ivan is out and about in the gardens, guests will sometimes approach him with questions or ask for directions. He`s happy to help them find their way and enjoys seeing them smile as they wander around.
Stay tuned for more of our Hispanic staff spotlights! #StaffSpotlight #HispanicHeritageMonth #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Oct 2

Day 1 of our Fall Native Plant Sale is in the books! ✅️
We`re excited to see more of our members this weekend. Peep the plant list at the link in our bio under Fall Native Plant Sale - it opens to the general public next weekend, so get your wagons ready!
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #FallNativePlantSale #PlantNative
Sep 29

We`re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with staff spotlights, shining a light on some incredible Hispanic individuals who make the Wildflower Center special. ✨
Meet our Director of Horticulture, Andrea DeLong-Amaya. She`s been with us for 25 years, and her passion for native plants and nature is inspiring!
🌎 Andrea embraces her Mexican-American and Dutch roots from her mother and father`s side, respectively.
🌾 Andrea comes from a family of migrant workers; growing up, her time was split between Michigan and South Texas.
🌱 When Andrea shared her decision to pursue horticulture as a career, her abuelita was puzzled. "Mija, why do you want to get your hands dirty?" she asked Andrea. To her family, working with the land to make a living was a necessity, not a choice. Andrea`s path into horticulture by choice symbolizes the privilege she feels to follow her passion. She`s especially interested in the biodiversity of plants native to Texas and their ecological significance.
🦋 Her abuelita`s love for butterflies and chili pequín (Capsicum annuum) peppers is a beautiful reminder of the cultural threads that weave through her life.
Stay tuned for more stories about our Hispanic staff! #HispanicHeritageMonth #StaffSpotlight #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Sep 28

Every Tuesday through October 24, we stay open late from 5-8 p.m. for Tuesday Twilights! Enjoy live music, custom cocktails, food truck fare and more! Reserve your spot: https://www.wildflower.org/event/tuesday-twilights-fall-2023-2023-09-26
Here`s the lineup for tonight:
MUSIC: @jazzdaddies
FOOD: @craigositalian and @crepecrazyatx
DRINK: Featured cocktail "Tito’s Harvest Moon" or drink of your choice from a full cash bar.
Special thanks to our sponsor, @titosvodka!
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #HappyHour #HappyHourATX
Next week is a Dog-Friendly Night for Tuesday Twilights! Hope to see you and the pups there!
Sep 26

We know you`ve been daydreaming about taking a nice little stroll through the gardens, and now that we`re officialy in the fall season, who wouldn`t want to enjoy our beautiful native plants and feel the breeze in their hair? Visit our website to purchase tickets and save time at the Admissions Kiosk. Careful, the beauty and peace of the gardens may hypnotize you! 🤣 We`re looking forward to having you here! 🌼 #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #ThingsToDoInAustin
Shout-out to our new communications intern Sandie Camila Ramirez for starring in this reel 🤩
Sep 24

Curious about native plant care? 🌿🌱❓ Sign up for our Native Plant Maintenance class on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1 to 4 p.m.!
While our region`s native plants are resilient, understanding their maintenance can make all the difference. Whether you`re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this class offers valuable tips for everyone, including the best practices to keep those native plants thriving.
Space is limited — make sure to reserve your spot! Tap the link in our bio and choose Classes and Workshops to register.
📷: Lindheimer`s senna (Senna lindheimeriana) #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #AustinPlants #PlantNative
Sep 24

You`ve been asking for it, and here it is - the PLANT LIST for our Fall Native Plant Sale, available at the link in our bio! Also, reservations are open 7 days in advance. Members-only weekend will be Sept. 29 – Oct. 1! Not a member? Tap the link in our bio to join today - get exclusive access to the first weekend of the plant sale and so much more!
Fall Native Plant Sale
Sept. 29 – Oct. 29*
Fridays – Sundays
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*MEMBERS-ONLY WEEKEND: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
We’ll be set up in the Texas Arboretum, which is easily accessed at the end of La Crosse Avenue near the Wildflower Center exit gate.
📷: Photo by Alicia Wells (@alitexas)
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #FallNativePlantSale #PlantSale #AustinTX
Sep 22

Orb-weaver spiders (Argiope sp.) may be big, but they`re nothing to be afraid of! Lead horticulturist Amy Medley shows us a few hanging out in the Luci and Ian Family Garden at the Wildflower Center. Amy says they`re a part of a healthy ecosystem and to keep an eye out for these amazing arachnids on your next visit! #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Sep 22

✨ LUMINATIONS IS BACK! ✨
Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio! Our glowing celebration of winter`s natural beauty returns this winter with all-new light installations. Inspired by the four elements — earth, air, fire and water — this year`s exhibition spans nearly two miles of our Texas Arboretum, inviting you to immerse yourself in the season.
Wednesdays - Sundays
Nov. 24, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024*
Entry from 5:45 - 9 p.m.
*(Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1)
A free parking lot with shuttle is available, or you can purchase guaranteed parking on-site. We can`t wait to welcome you to this year`s Luminations nights!
📷: @tdimenno #StayWild #WildflowerCenter #Luminations #HolidayLights
Sep 20

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