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Texas Arbor Day Celebration

November 2

Bright green young leaves and catkins of an oak tree

Experience the wonder of Texas trees during our Arbor Day celebration with programs for all ages! Take a stroll in the Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum and be sure to check out the tree-themed activities we have going on!

Arbor Day Activities

  • 9:30 – 10 a.m.: Observe a tree climbing demo from Wildflower Center arborists and learn all about forestry careers.
  • 1 – 3 p.m.: Learn how to use leaf and twig characters to identify some of the most common tree species in central Texas during Botanical Basics: Tree Identification Class. Register here
  • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Drop In & Discover: Woody Plants
  • And more!

Texas Arbor Day activities are free with garden admission, unless registration is noted. (Please register in advance to take part in classes.) Admission is always free for members!

Celebrate Arbor Day all month long with classes and events hosted here at the Wildflower Center:

  • Nov. 3 – Reduce stress and connect with nature at a Forest Bathing class hosted by Cultured Forest Founder Brooke Mellen. Register here
  • Nov. 16 – Learn to care for your trees at our Tree Pruning class. Register here

Arbor Day History

National Arbor Day is in late April and began in 1872 in Nebraska as a day dedicated to planting trees. Arbor Day first came to Texas in February of 1889 when Temple held a mass tree planting campaign. The first statewide observance of the holiday was held the following year here in Austin. In 2013 Texas Arbor Day was moved to the first Friday in November, the best time of year to plant a tree in Texas!

“Texas Arbor Day is about more than simply planting trees. It’s a time to celebrate the important role trees play in our environment and communities and to inspire the next generation with a passion for forests through fun and educational activities.”

– Texas Forest Service

Details

Date:
November 2
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Venue

Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave.
Austin, TX 78739 United States

Organizer

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Education
Phone:
512.232.0177
Email:
education@wildflower.org