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 desert checkered skipper butterfly lands on a flower about to bloom, using its proboscis to pollinate the plant.

Wildlife Gardening

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Gain practical skills in planting native species, creating shelter, and providing food sources to attract and support wildlife.

$25
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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
Humming bird, salvia. By Bill Boyd

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

A large tree, its branches extending toward the ground, is silhouetted against a brilliant orange and blue sunrise.

Botanical Basics: Tree Identification

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

In this hands-on workshop, learn how to use leaf and twig characters to identify some of the most common tree species in central Texas.

$25
Grove Seed Harvest

Native Seed Collecting & Processing Workshop

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

In this hands-on workshop students will have a chance to spend time in the gardens collecting and processing seeds.

$45
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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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Foraging for Native Edibles

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Learn proper foraging skills and how to identify native plants that are safe for your palate in this engaging class.

$25 – $55

Be Bold, Take a Risk – Teach Outside

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Make a native-plant inspired wreath or centerpiece to liven up your home or give to a friend

$20

Watercolor Workshop

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Discover tricks for bringing your watercolor paintings to life!

$35
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