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Discovery Day: Texas

March 15 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free With Admission
Bright green young leaves and catkins of an oak tree

Come out to Discovery Day: Texas and explore everything that makes the Lone Star State special. This family-friendly festival features live performances, hands-on activities, and plenty of opportunities to explore Texas native plants and landscapes.

Saturday, March 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Schedule

Live Performances (Family Garden)

10:00 a.m. – Bill Oliver and The Otter Space Band
11:00 a.m. – The Great Promise Dancers
12:00 p.m. – Bill Oliver and The Otter Space Band
1:00 p.m. – Line dance lessons with Double or Nothing Two Step

Activities Throughout the Gardens

10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – Rare Plants Walk & Talk with Conservation Collections Manager Jonathan Flickinger (Courtyard Spring)
10:45 a.m. – UT Longhorn Band Performance (Courtyard)
11:45 a.m. – UT Longhorn Band Performance (Family Garden)
1:30 p.m. – Walk & Talk with Lead Horticulturist Amy Medley (Courtyard Spring)

Hands-On Activities (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Bluebonnet crafts – Celebrate Texas’ state flower by creating a bluebonnet-themed craft in the Family Garden Pavilion.
Live Texas snakes – See native snakes up close in the Auditorium.
Bluebonnet photo spot – Capture a classic Texas springtime moment in a field of bluebonnets.
Face painting – Available for purchase in the Family Garden.
Visit educational booths in the Great Hall to learn more about Texas ecosystems, conservation, and native plants.

Food & Refreshments

Lunch options – Enjoy a meal at Wildflower Café or grab traditional Texas fare from Spinners and TacoMan512 near the Theme Gardens.
Cold treats – Locally made paletas from Cold Ones will be available for purchase in the Family Garden.

All Discovery Day activities are free with garden admission. Entry is always free for members!

Details

Date:
March 15
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free 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