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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Foraging for Native Edibles

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas.

$25 – $55

Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants II

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Dig deeper into the world of native plant ID and knowledge

$45 – $90

Gardening for Birds & Pollinators

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Discover how to use native plants to support birds in pollinators in this class, led by Wildflower Center Horticulturist Amy Medley

$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
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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

$7.5 – $15
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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

$7.5 – $15

Bluebonnets in Alcohol Inks

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Use alcohol inks to create your own bluebonnet-filled spring meadow.

$50