SAVANNA MEADOW
The Savanna Meadow skirts a gorgeous native grassland dotted with trees. It’s a great place to botanize and spot wildlife during all seasons.
What You’ll Find:
- A 1/4-mile trail wrapping around the meadow
- An explanation of karst landscapes and the Edwards Aquifer (look for signs that say “The Water Below”)
- Cecille’s Arch, a limestone gateway under giant live oaks
- An ephemeral creek that comes and goes with rainfall (even when it’s dry, you can often see evidence of previous water, such as recumbent grasses).
EXPLORE THE GARDENS
Click on the areas below to view the gardens and spaces before you arrive
Central Complex
Iconic buildings nestled among gardens welcome visitors and evoke a sense of place
Central Gardens
Our original core gardens display native plants from across Texas in a variety of styles
Family Garden
Connecting families with nature through interactive features
Texas Arboretum
A classic arboretum featuring a diversity of Texas trees
Savanna Meadow
Take a hike and learn about karst landscapes and the Edwards Aquifer
Hill Country Trails
Seventy acres devoted to land management research