What are gardens, parks and arboretums? Dr. William "Ned" Friedman discusses the diverse roles of botanical gardens in this presentation.
Learn which native flowers keep, how to cut them, and floral design techniques for perfect placement.
Spring has sprung and the gardens are buzzing with color and activity! Join this drop-in family program to come play and learn why pollinators are attracted to certain plants.
You don't have to have a lot of land to be a gardener! Our very own ED will lead participants in learning the joy of container gardening.
Meet Shou Ping, the nature-inspired artist whose work will be featured in the Wildflower Center Gift Store through May 12. Shou Ping creates unique three-dimensional paper sculptures that express her love of nature. She transforms ordinary sheets of watercolor paper into extraordinary flowers and animals. Each detail, every petal of a flower or feather of […]
Do you have a plant and can't figure out what it is? Our experts will be on hand to identify your plants.
Get to know your natives! Learn how to ID plants using a key and other observational techniques.
Sunflowers and sonnets, violets and verses! This class will weave through the gardens before retreating to read and write with instructor guidance.
View Katy McCarthy’s exhibition, part of the St. Elmo Arts Residency, in our McDermott Learning Center. Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exception: Not accessible when classes are taking place in the building. During her time in Austin, Katy has been closely reading the diaries of early 20th century botanist Mary Sophie Young, who explored and […]
Join in for the opening of Katy McCarthy's exhibit in our historic McDermott Learning Center. Refreshments will be served and the artist will be available for questions.
Come learn with our expert conservationist and propagation specialist and get empowered to power the migration with homegrown native milkweeds.
Many a rough and tumble writer or tall tale teller has been inspired by Texas' tough yet lovely landscapes. Try your hand at some lone star poetry and prose of your own with instructor guidance.
In collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation we present "The Guardians," a film depicting modern day in Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve and the community's struggle to protect their vital forestland. Expert panel discussion to follow the screening.
Monarchs! These winged beauties migrate twice a year between Mexico and Canada and are facing great challenges. Drop in and learn what you can do to help.
