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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

✨ 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