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Discovery Day: Fire

November 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Included With Admission
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Ignite your curiosity at our next Discovery Day, a family-friendly celebration of nature, science, and play. This time, we’re exploring the powerful role of fire in the Texas landscape — from its part in maintaining healthy ecosystems to the tools and practices that help communities live safely with it.

Saturday, November 8
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bring the whole family and enjoy:

  • Interactive activities and creative crafts
  • Hands-on exploration of fire tools and vehicles
  • Engaging demonstrations with Wildflower Center staff and Austin Fire experts
  • Insights into the three pillars of The Cohesive Strategy: Fire Adapted Communities, Fire Resilient Landscapes, and Effective Firefighting
  • A look at Wildflower Center fire research, including videos and demonstrations about prescribed burns
  • Information from the Travis County F.L.A.M.E. Initiative and Firewise USA programs
  • Up-close views of specialized vehicles and equipment used in prescribed fires

Partners include:

Whether you’re learning how prescribed burns restore balance or discovering strategies for fire resiliency, there’s something to spark interest in curious minds of all ages.

Admission: Unless otherwise stated, all activities are included with garden admission. Free for members!

Details

Date:
November 8
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Included With Admission
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Venue

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

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