August 2019
Guided Garden Tour
Tour our gardens with a knowledgeable volunteer docent
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 »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 »Sprouts
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
Find out more »September 2019
Native Plant Gardening Series: Small-lot Landscape Design
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Get expert guidance in designing small gardens and spaces
Find out more »Botanical Art Illustration for Kids
Budding artists will learn drawing skills and color mixing and create botanical art inspired by a tour of the gardens.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants I
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Learn to identify native plants of Texas and choose the best for your garden
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Large-Scale Landscape Design
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Get expert guidance designing for 1 or more acres
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants II
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
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Learn to give those plants a great start and install garden features
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Maintenance
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Learn to keep your plants healthy
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Integrated Pest Management
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: I.D. beneficial vs. harmful insects and learn best practices
Find out more »Class: Native Plants to Dye For
Celebrate the colors of the season with your own plant-dyed fabrics!
Find out more »October 2019
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 »Fortlandia Takeover
Big kids (aka adults!) need time to go wild too. Join us for an exclusive after-hours event curated to satisfy your inner child and your outer sophisticate. Set in the Texas Arboretum among our fantastic Fortlandia exhibition, offerings include tree climbing, botany-themed beer tasting, delicious food from local hot spots, Tito's cocktails and more. Additional details to be announced.
Find out more »Fall Native Plant Sale: Members Only
A special member benefit featuring more than 300 species of Texas native plants
Find out more »Fall Native Plant Sale: Public Day
More than 300 species of native plants ready to make your garden look like Texas
Find out more »November 2019
Tree Pruning Workshop
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 technique from a landscaping expert.
Find out more »Winter Care for Native Plants
This gardening workshop will introduce tips and tricks for keeping Texas plants healthy through the winter.
Find out more »Forts by Flashlight (Member Exclusive)
Sneak out after dark, throw a pebble at your best friend's window, and don't forget your flashlight!
Find out more »December 2019
Luminations
Our annual tradition returns when the gardens are illuminated by thousands of luminarias and dazzling lights
Find out more »February 2020
Gardening for Newcomers
New to Texas or just new to gardening? Come meet some natives and learn where to plant them and how to keep them healthy!
Find out more »LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
4801 La Crosse Ave.
Austin, TX 78739
512.232.0100
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