ADULT PROGRAMS
The Wildflower Center offers abundant opportunities to learn about Texas native plants, gardening, nature art, photography, writing and more. We offer our very popular Native Plant Gardening Certificate through UT Informal Classes.
Classes generally happen during spring and fall, with other programs occurring throughout the year.
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Native Plants of Central Texas for Teachers
Teachers, learn the basics of plant identification and about common species around Austin. These skills will enrich all your future outdoor field trips!
Find out more »Botany X-Files (Canceled)
Investigate what plants are on your plate and in those pills! Open to everyone; educators get CPE credit.
Find out more »Lady Bird Day
In July, we honor our founder and "Environmental First Lady" Lady Bird Johnson. Enjoy free admission, special exhibits and activities for all ages.
Find out more »Project Learning Tree & Tree Mapping Workshop
Educators, learn how to use Project Learning Tree and how to map trees with a locally-developed app.
Find out more »(PARK)ing Day Downtown
We're taking our mission to inspire the conservation of native plants to downtown ATX as we improve 2 parking spaces for a day with greenery and DIY fun.
Find out more »Moonlight Hike
Join us on an after-hours, moonlit hike throughout the gardens and the Texas Arboretum.
Find out more »Foraging for Native Edibles
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas.
Find out more »Austin Museum Day
Join us for activities all over the Center with story time, presentations, demonstrations and tours throughout the day. Free admission.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga & Meditation (Cancelled)
Find mindfulness and move with ease among the fall-bloomers and native trees.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series
Expert horticulturalists teach this series and prepare students to transform gardens into native plant landscapes. Take the series or individual classes.
Find out more »Field Trips
The Wildflower Center is perfect for class and youth group field trips.
Guided Tours
Guided tours are an ideal way to get the most of a Wildflower Center experience.
OUR MISSION
Inspiring the conservation of native plants