Scenic Spring Sauntering – (CANCELLED)

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

American transcendentalists such as Thoreau were practitioners of sauntering, a mindful meandering with the aim of spiritual connection to the earth. Join this guided group to refresh and realign with nature. 

$20

Scenic Spring Sauntering – NEW

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

American transcendentalists such as Thoreau were practitioners of sauntering, a mindful meandering with the aim of spiritual connection to the earth. Join this guided group to refresh and realign with nature. 

$20

Nature Is the Best Medicine

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Spring signifies renewal and growth. In this timely talk with Dr. Gerry King, explore how time in nature restores energy, improves mood and relieves stress. Take away tools to promote healing and health.  

$15

Bees, Butterflies, Beetles & Blooms – NEW

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

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.

Free With Admission

Name That Plant

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Do you have a plant and can't figure out what it is? Our experts will be on hand to identify your plants.

Free With Admission

Pen & Petal: Botanical Poetry (NEW!)

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Sunflowers and sonnets, violets and verses! This class will weave through the gardens before retreating to read and write with instructor guidance.

Art Opening: Such Lonely Country by Katy McCarthy

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

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.

Free With Admission

Milkweeds for Monarchs (NEW!)

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Come learn with our expert conservationist and propagation specialist and get empowered to power the migration with homegrown native milkweeds. 

$45

Wild Tales of the Texas Terrain (NEW!)

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

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. 

$25

“The Guardians” Showing & Panel

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

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. 

$15