YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Wildflower Center’s youth classes and programs are great for kids that love to learn about nature and the outdoors. Our environmental education programs range from formal classes to summer camps and informal weekly “nature play” programs.
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Camp Wildflower: The Aquatic World
Campers learn about and how to conserve and protect water, a vital resource for all living things!
Find out more »Botanical Art Drawing
Budding artists will learn drawing skills and color mixing and create botanical art inspired by a tour of the gardens.
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Botanist Bonanza
What makes a plant a plant? Campers find out while playing botanist for a fun-filled week of green discovery.
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Nature Trackers
Campers become detectives this week as they investigate the natural world using microscopes, nets and all the senses to interpret clues left by plants and animals!
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 »Camp Wildflower: Friend or Foe?
From invasive species to beneficial insects, campers learn that some organisms help each other while others can hurt their surrounding environments.
Find out more »Nature Play Hour (Cancelled)
Native plants are important and fascinating at any age! Join a nature-play guide for a fun, plant-themed activity.
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 »Sprouts
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
Find out more »Nature Play Hour
Native plants are important and fascinating at any age! Join a nature-play guide for a fun, plant-themed activity.
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