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.

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A spread of Muhly native grass and yellow sunflowers in front of a large tree.

Aesthetic Pruning (SOLD OUT)

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Shape your plants into living works of art! Learn the art and science of aesthetic pruning from Wildflower Center Horticulturist Olivia Smith. Discover how to select the right plants, understand their growth habits, and create visual balance and symmetry to elevate your garden’s natural beauty.

$25

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Forest Bathing

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Forest bathing is based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which is said to reduce stress and increase inner peace. During this class, you and fellow nature lovers will learn to better connect with nature through mindfulness and meditation.

$45
A yoga instructor, Cynthia Bernard, wearing a "Dog Ma" white tank and stirring the singing bowls laid out on a blue blanket in the gardens for a yoga class.
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Yoga & Sound Bowls

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Start your morning with movement, mindfulness and the music of Tibetan and quartz singing bowls & chimes

$15
a small yellow-rumped warbler bird perches on a rock next to the water
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Birds in the Landscape

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Walk with expert horticulturists and birders as they point out native and migratory bird species and the native plants they depend on

$8 – $15

Nature Journaling

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Learn to build a deeper connection to the outdoors through nature journaling with local artist, Jessi Jordan.

$25

Tree
Recurring

Forest Bathing

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Forest bathing is based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which is said to reduce stress and increase inner peace. During this class, you and fellow nature lovers will learn to better connect with nature through mindfulness and meditation.

$45
a small yellow-rumped warbler bird perches on a rock next to the water
Recurring

Birds in the Landscape

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Walk with expert horticulturists and birders as they point out native and migratory bird species and the native plants they depend on

$8 – $15
A yoga instructor, Cynthia Bernard, wearing a "Dog Ma" white tank and stirring the singing bowls laid out on a blue blanket in the gardens for a yoga class.
Recurring

Yoga & Sound Bowls

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Start your morning with movement, mindfulness and the music of Tibetan and quartz singing bowls & chimes

$15

Vision Boards & Sound Bowls Mini Retreat

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Step into a serene space where creativity meets mindfulness in this immersive experience combining the power of vision board creation with the calming energy of a sound bath.

$45