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.
March 2019
Guided Garden Tour
Tour our gardens and trails with a knowledgeable volunteer docent and learn about native plants and the history and architecture of the Center. Each of our docents bring their own special knowledge and interests to the tour, and sites change throughout the seasons.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Maintenance
In this continuation of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series, gain knowledge of plant physiology, gardening tools, watering guidelines and more. Take classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Pest Management
In this final installment of the Native Plant Gardening Series, learn to identify common beneficial and harmful insects in your garden. This class also covers pest management, treatment and safety practices. Take classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save.
Find out more »Series: Nature and Abstract Drawing
Seven-week course In partnership with Contemporary Austin Art School. Learn how to create abstract drawings using natural forms as inspiration. Class will start plant and natural element studies and discover how to transform these representational objects into abstract formal compositions reflecting the individual.
Find out more »Tuesday Twilights With a Twist
On these special Tuesdays, we're staying open late and adding a "twist"!
Find out more »Landscape Photography
Learn to see landscapes with the eye of a trained photographer and capture crisp, composed shots by practicing amidst the Wildflowers with a pro instructor.
Find out more »Series: Botanical Illustration
Seven-class series in partnership with the Contemporary Austin Art School. Enhance your drafting skills through drawing plant forms. Create detailed illustrations using a variety of papers with graphite, colored pencils, and ink. Enjoy and experience the native plants at the Wildflower Center by sketching flora in and out of the studio.
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 »Foraging for Native Edibles
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas.
Find out more »Talk: The Magic & Meaning of Tree Gardens in the 21st Century
What are gardens, parks and arboretums? Dr. William "Ned" Friedman discusses the diverse roles of botanical gardens in this presentation.
Find out more »April 2019
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 »Ecology & Art Walk + Workshop – NEW
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 »Arranging With Wildflowers
Learn which native flowers keep, how to cut them, and floral design techniques for perfect placement.
Find out more »Container Gardening Workshop
You don't have to have a lot of land to be a gardener! Our very own ED will lead participants in learning the joy of container gardening.
Find out more »Family Bird Walk
There are many feathered friends to be found at the Wildflower Center if you watch for them winging or listen for their singing.
Find out more »Name That Plant
Do you have a plant and can't figure out what it is? Our experts will be on hand to identify your plants.
Find out more »Plant ID Walk & Learn
Get to know your natives! Learn how to ID plants using a key and other observational techniques.
Find out more »Pen & Petal: Botanical Poetry (NEW!)
Sunflowers and sonnets, violets and verses! This class will weave through the gardens before retreating to read and write with instructor guidance.
Find out more »Landscape Design Studios I & II
This two-class course takes principles from our “Native Plant Gardening: Landscape Design” into a studio environment with guidance from an expert horticulturalist.
Find out more »Wildflower Road Show (SOLD OUT)
Hop on the bus to see gorgeous Hill Country wildflowers with expert guides
Find out more »Gardening for Wildlife
Ready to make your yard, garden or land a paradise for native wildlife? Learn how to use native plants to support robust ecosystems and provide habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and more.
Find out more »Milkweeds for Monarchs (NEW!)
Come learn with our expert conservationist and propagation specialist and get empowered to power the migration with homegrown native milkweeds.
Find out more »Wild Tales of the Texas Terrain (NEW!)
Many a rough and tumble writer or tall tale teller has been inspired by Texas' tough yet lovely landscapes. Try your hand at some lone star poetry and prose of your own with instructor guidance.
Find out more »“The Guardians” Showing & Panel
In collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation we present "The Guardians," a film depicting modern day in Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve and the community's struggle to protect their vital forestland. Expert panel discussion to follow the screening.
Find out more »May 2019
Pollinator Gardening Series
Learn about food sources, shelter and host plants for Central Texas pollinators in this four-class series (individual class enrollment available).
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