Camp Wildflower: Botanist Bonanza
Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TXWhat makes a plant a plant? Campers find out while playing botanist for a fun-filled week of green discovery.
What makes a plant a plant? Campers find out while playing botanist for a fun-filled week of green discovery.
Campers get their hands dirty learning what soil is made of and what lives in it! Camp Wildflower runs in weekly sessions from June 4 - July 27. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts.We know young minds need a lot of room […]
Learn and practice with the guidance of an expert in the serenity of the gardens.
Campers learn about and how to conserve and protect water, a vital resource for all living things!
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
From invasive species to beneficial insects, campers learn that some organisms help each other while others can hurt their surrounding environments.
Campers become detectives this week as they investigate the natural world using microscopes, nets and all the senses to interpret clues left by plants and animals!
Seven-week course presented in partnership with Contemporary Austin Art School. Transparent watercolor is the perfect medium for capturing landscapes. Create beautiful light patterns and establish a mood in your paintings by working in the studio as well as our gardens and natural areas. Some experience with watercolors is recommended.
Who lives here? Campers will trek through the gardens to discover firsthand what makes for a successful habitat. Camp Wildflower runs in weekly sessions from June 4 - July 27. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts.We know young minds need a lot […]
This workshop will introduce educators to the Growing Up WILD (GUW) curriculum, an early childhood education program encouraging children to be curious about explore the natural world. Through experiences and activities, GUW provides positive impressions of the natural world alongside social and academic skills. This program is open to both formal and informal teachers. The workshop […]