ADULT PROGRAMS
The Wildflower Center offers abundant opportunities to learn about Texas native plants, gardening, nature art, photography, writing and more — including our very popular Native Plant Gardening Series.
Classes generally happen during spring and fall, with other programs occurring throughout the year.
October 2019
Beginning Backyard Birding – NEW!
Get tips for identifying your bird neighbors by sight and sound and learn how to support their populations
Find out more »Drawing I: Short Form
You can draw! Practice with a new medium in each session of this course. Start simple and refine your technique in a supportive environment for beginners.
Find out more »Series: Botanical Illustration
Enhance your drafting skills through drawing plant forms in this seven-class series in partnership with the Contemporary Austin Art School
Find out more »Series: Nature Journaling in Watercolor – NEW
Up your journal game by spending time in nature and expanding your creative toolbox with this 7-class series
Find out more »November 2019
Creating Wildflower Crafts With Alcohol Inks
Love wildflowers and being crafty? Learn to make decorative tiles using alcohol inks and canned air
Find out more »Yoga & Singing Bowls – NEW!
Join us for a morning of movement, mindfulness and the music of Tibetan and quartz singing bowls and chimes
Find out more »Fantastic Fungi Film
An exclusive Texas screening featuring a Q&A with the director
Find out more »Foraging for Native Edibles
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas
Find out more »Tree Pruning Workshop
For every tree there's a tool and for every tool there's a technique! Trees give us so much — learn how to keep them healthy and happy with proper pruning technique from a landscaping expert.
Find out more »Migratory Birds in the Landscape
Join birders from Travis Audubon and horticulturists from the Wildflower Center on a walk focused on plants that migratory birds rely on for food and shelter.
Find out more »Winter Care for Native Plants
This gardening workshop will introduce tips and tricks for keeping Texas plants healthy through the winter.
Find out more »Create Space for Nature Play at Home – NEW!
Learn to create a child and pet-friendly nature play space at home or in your community
Find out more »Forts by Flashlight (Member Exclusive)
Sneak out after dark, throw a pebble at your best friend's window, and don't forget your flashlight!
Find out more »December 2019
Wreath Workshop
Bring nature home for the holidays! Create a festive wreath or table centerpiece using native plants along with traditional holiday decorations.
Find out more »January 2020
Meditation & Visualization Techniques for a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul – NEW!
Learn about and practice various meditation techniques
Find out more »February 2020
Gardening for Newcomers
New to Texas or just new to gardening? Come meet some natives and learn where to plant them and how to keep them healthy!
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4801 La Crosse Ave.
Austin, TX 78739
512.232.0100
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