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.
February 2020
Preventing Gardening Pain Workshop for Members
This workshop is free for members as part of Members Appreciation Month
Find out more »Docent Training
Have a passion for people and plants? Learn about how to become a volunteer docent!
Find out more »Reading the Land Tour for Members
This exclusive tour is part of Member Appreciation Month at the Center
Find out more »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!
Find out more »March 2020
Yoga & Singing Bowls
Join us for a morning of movement, mindfulness and the music of Tibetan and quartz singing bowls and chimes.
Find out more »Silent Hike
The Wildflower Center is partnering with MindTravel to bring a silent hike experience with a live-to-headphone music performance to our trails and gardens during wildflower season. MindTravel guide and composer, Murray Hidary, will lead you on a music-driven experience through the landscape. Practice walking meditation while fostering a greater connection to the world around you, to others, and to yourself. This is free experience, and MindTravel accepts donations from attendees onsite and online. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center accepts…
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Small-lot Landscape Design
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Get expert guidance in designing small gardens and spaces
Find out more »Foraging for Native Edibles
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Maintenance
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Learn to keep your plants healthy
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Large-Scale Landscape Design
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Get expert guidance designing for 1 or more acres
Find out more »Migratory Birds in the Landscape
Expert horticulturists and birders lead this walk and point out what plants are vital to migratory birds
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants I
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Learn to identify native plants of Texas and choose the best for your garden
Find out more »World Meteorology Day
Austin, we need to talk about the weather! Activities, special guests, walks and more
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Installation
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Learn to give those plants a great start and install garden features
Find out more »Drawing: Colored Pencil on Toned Papers – NEW
Learn to observe and document natural forms in this all-levels art class
Find out more »Series: Nature and Abstract Drawing
This is a seven-week course In partnership with Contemporary Austin Art School
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants II
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Dig deeper into the world of native plant ID and knowledge
Find out more »Native Plants to Dye For
Celebrate the colors of the season with your own plant-dyed fabrics!
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Integrated Pest Management
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: I.D. beneficial vs. harmful insects and learn best practices
Find out more »Petite Ceramic Planters – NEW
Say hello to spring with a hands-on class and make sweet little flower vessels for your home, office or gifting. Artist in Residence Meredith Hillbrand will teach students to create their own petite ceramic indoor/outdoor plant pots. The class will include several ceramics techniques such as coil method, pinch pots and hand building. No prior experience is necessary – all levels welcome. Pots will be professionally fired and available for pickup one week after class. Space is limited and registration…
Find out more »April 2020
The Secrets of True Happiness – NEW
Is happiness attainable? Gain tools and perspectives to live a more peaceful and happy life
Find out more »Ecology & Art Walk + Workshop
Half ecological education and half artistic exploration, this expert-led walk and workshop is for anyone who wants to spend time reflecting in nature with pen or brush in hand, learning about the landscape along the way.
Find out more »Landscape Design Studio
This two-class class takes place in a studio environment with guidance from an expert horticulturalist
Find out more »Plein Air Drawing
Become a keen observer of nature and express yourself through art, outdoors.
Find out more »Invasive Species Workshop – NEW
Learn about invasives species in Texas, how to ID them and what you can do to prevent their spread
Find out more »Earth Day: 50th Anniversary
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with citizen-science activities, nature play and special tours!
Find out more »Wildflower Road Show
Hop on the bus to see gorgeous Hill Country wildflowers with expert guides
Find out more »Native Plants for Hedges
Whether you're looking to border a small garden or create privacy in your landscape, native plants make excellent hedges
Find out more »City Nature Challenge – NEW
It's time for citizen science! Grab your phone and come seek & share spring flora + fauna at the Center
Find out more »May 2020
Parking Lot Birding Presentation & Book Signing – NEW
Learn about accessible birding spots around the state at this author presentation and book signing
Find out more »Agaves, Yuccas & Beyond – NEW
From thick, sturdy leaves to sky-high stalks, these plants are even more fascinating once you more about them
Find out more »Gardening for Wildlife
Learn to use native plants to support robust ecosystems and provide habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and others
Find out more »Easy Spring Gardening
Come learn how to garden smarter, not harder, with native plants!
Find out more »June 2020
Native Host Plants for Butterflies & Moths
Learn to create a host-plant haven for the larvae of Texas butterflies and moths with native plants in your garden.
Find out more »Thorns & Blooms: Growing Cacti
Many spiny species also have beautiful blooms! Take a tour of our greenhouse and learn how to grow cacti at home
Find out more »Summer Care for Native Plants
Convert your yard into drought-resistant native plant habitat with tips and tricks for keeping Texas plants healthy
Find out more »July 2020
Native Fruit Trees of Texas
Money may not grow on trees, but fruit does, and a healthy native fruit tree is truly priceless!
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