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.
June 2020
Summer Care for Native Plants – VIRTUAL
Convert your yard into drought-resistant native plant habitat with tips and tricks for keeping Texas plants healthy
Find out more »July 2020
NDAL Webinar: Ecological Design as Garden Art
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Cemetery Landscapes As Habitat
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Specifications for Restoration Scale Projects
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »Monarchs, Milkweeds & More – VIRTUAL (Sold Out)
Learn about the amazing, migrating monarch butterfly and the plants they depend on
Find out more »Ruff Plants for Dog Lovers – VIRTUAL
Learn about plants that can coexist fetchingly with canine companions
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Rediscovering Historic Landscape Practice
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Regenerative Agriculture: A Landscape Architect’s Role
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
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Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »Native Fruit Trees of Texas – VIRTUAL (Sold Out)
Money may not grow on trees, but fruit does, and a healthy native fruit tree is truly priceless!
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Harmony, Rhythm, and Time: A Composer’s Approach to Garden Design
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »Wild Night In: Inspired Conversations – VIRTUAL
A conversation with artists, activists and conservationists devoted to inspiring positive change in the world
Find out more »Wild Night In: Inspired Conversations – VIRTUAL Copy
A conversation with artists, activists and conservationists devoted to inspiring positive change in the world
Find out more »Gardening for Wildlife – VIRTUAL (Sold Out)
Learn to use native plants to support robust ecosystems and provide habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and others
Find out more »August 2020
NDAL Webinar: Cross Pollination
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: A Grassland Restoration Tale of Weeds, Wildlife, & Renewal
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Native Annuals: An Underutilized Landscape Resource
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Genetic Variation and Native Plant Design: All Coral Bells Are Not Created Equal
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Seed to Landscape
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape."
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Organic Planting and Management: Glenstone Museum
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology, Culture and the Designed Landscape"
Find out more »September 2020
Native Plant Gardening Series: Small-lot Landscape Design – VIRTUAL (SOLD OUT)
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Get expert guidance in designing small gardens and spaces
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants I – VIRTUAL (SOLD OUT)
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Dig deeper into the world of native plant ID and knowledge
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Large-Scale Landscape Design – VIRTUAL (SOLD OUT)
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Get expert guidance designing for 1 or more acres
Find out more »Drawing: Colored Pencil on Toned Papers – NEW
Learn to observe and document natural forms in this outdoor, all-levels art class
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants II – VIRTUAL (SOLD OUT)
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Dig deeper into the world of native plant ID and knowledge
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Installation – VIRTUAL (SOLD OUT)
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Learn to give those plants a great start and install garden features
Find out more »Austin Museum Day
Join us for a free day at the Center or listen to our audio tour to explore from home
Find out more »Artist Talk & Poetry Workshop – VIRTUAL
Enjoy a behind-the-exhibit talk with our artist-in-residence and explore your own creativity with a guided poetry exercise for Austin Museum Day
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Maintenance – VIRTUAL (SOLD OUT)
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Learn to keep your plants healthy
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Integrated Pest Management – VIRTUAL
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: I.D. beneficial vs. harmful insects and learn best practices
Find out more »October 2020
Fortlandia: Opening Weekend (Members Only)
We welcome members to join us for the first weekend of Fortlandia's new season!
Find out more »Edible Native Plants & Where to Find Them – VIRTUAL
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas.
Find out more »An Introduction to Asteraceae (NEW) – VIRTUAL
You most likely have a lot of asteracea neighbors; get to know them better with this class and virtual tour
Find out more »Get Growing With Plant Propagation (Series) – VIRTUAL
Got plants? Make more plants!
Find out more »November 2020
My Stories, All True – VIRTUAL
A fun talk with the author and subject of "My Stories, All True," about converting a worn-out ranch to a conservation site over the course of half a century
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December 2020
Winter Tree Pruning – VIRTUAL
For every tree there's a tool and for every tool there's a technique! Trees give us so much — learn how to keep them healthy and happy with proper pruning techniques from a landscaping expert
Find out more »Wreath Workshop – VIRTUAL (SOLD OUT)
Make a native-plant inspired wreath or centerpiece to liven up your home or give to a friend (on-site and virtual class options available)
Find out more »The Joy of Forest Bathing – VIRTUAL (SOLD OUT)
Explore the meditative art of forest bathing with award-winning nature author, Melanie Choukas-Bradley
Find out more »Winter Care for Native Plants- VIRTUAL
This gardening workshop will introduce tips and tricks for keeping Texas plants healthy through the winter
Find out more »January 2021
Yoga & Singing Bowls
Start your morning with movement, mindfulness and the music of Tibetan and quartz singing bowls & chimes
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Landscape Learning Threads
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology-Based Landscapes: A Virtual Education Series for Professionals"
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: Distilling Nature’s Essence in the Garden
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology-Based Landscapes: A Virtual Education Series for Professionals"
Find out more »Creating Space for Nature Play at Home – VIRTUAL
Learn how to create nature play space at home or in your community where children can lead with their imagination
Find out more »Designing a Rain Garden – VIRTUAL
Learn techniques for retaining rainwater, preventing runoff and reducing erosion in your garden
Find out more »NDAL Webinar: “Prairie-Side” Chats
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology-Based Landscapes: A Virtual Education Series for Home Gardeners & Educators"
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NDAL Webinar: Schoolyard Habitats
Part of the NDAL webinar series, "Ecology-Based Landscapes: A Virtual Education Series for Home Gardeners & Educators"
Find out more »Kids Ask: Fortlandia
Hear from designers behind Fortlandia with a child-led Q&A
Find out more »Build-a-Fort Workshop Featuring Snake, Rattle & Roll
Build your own fort from recycled materials with the designers of the Fortlandia Fort "Snake, Rattle and Roll"
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