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.
April 2020
Series: Nature and Abstract Drawing (POSTPONED)
This is a seven-week course In partnership with Contemporary Austin Art School
Find out more »Series: Botanical Illustration (CANCELLED)
Enhance your drafting skills through drawing plant forms in this seven-class series in partnership with the Contemporary Austin Art School
Find out more »Foraging for Native Edibles (CANCELLED)
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas.
Find out more »Plein Air Drawing (CANCELLED)
Become a keen observer of nature and express yourself through art, outdoors.
Find out more »Landscape Design Studio (CANCELLED)
This two-class class takes place in a studio environment with guidance from an expert horticulturalist
Find out more »Invasive Species Workshop – NEW (CANCELLED)
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 (CANCELLED)
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with citizen-science activities, nature play and special tours!
Find out more »Wildflower Road Show (CANCELLED)
Hop on the bus to see gorgeous Hill Country wildflowers with expert guides
Find out more »Native Plants for Hedges (CANCELLED)
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 – (CANCELLED)
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 »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 »Gardening for Wildlife
Learn to use native plants to support robust ecosystems and provide habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and others
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 »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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