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Sprouts
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
Find out more »Foraging for Native Edibles
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas.
Find out more »Botanical Art Workshop
There’s a reason works of art are often called “studies” — putting a specimen on paper is a fantastic way to spend time getting to know, observe and learn about it. Through demonstration and instruction, learn to use colored pencils to document and create native plant specimens in the botanical art style. Class will cover lighting, layering, color, proportion and line work; students will leave with a new way to celebrate and create in the natural world. Space is limited…
Find out more »Qigong & Yoga
Carve out some time for self-care in the gardens with Qigong, an integration of physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation.
Find out more »Aerial Yoga
Enjoy the benefits of both nature and movement in aerial yoga under the trees with the aid of "silk" hammocks.
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Gardening for Wildlife – NEW
Ready to make your yard, garden or land a paradise for native wildlife? Learn how to use native plants to support robust ecosystems and provide habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and more. Discover how groundcover, water features and lighting affect livability. Space is limited and registration is required. Members receive a discount on registration. Learn more about membership here. $95 per person REGISTER
Find out more »Migratory Birds in the Landscape – NEW
Join birders from Travis Audubon and horticulturists from the Wildflower Center on a walk focused on plants that migratory birds rely on for food and shelter. Bring binoculars to see what feathered friends are passing through. Space is limited and registration is required. This program is free for members. Learn more about membership here. $10 per person (non-members) REGISTER
Find out more »Garden Bug Trackers
What’s got six (or more) legs and can be found in our gardens? Families will find out together as the class gets up close to the critters of the Center.
Find out more »Presentation: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason
Come hear from Michael Eason, author of the newly released "Wildflowers of Texas" as he talks about the wonders of Texas' favorite flora. The presentation will be followed by a book signing at the Wildflower Center Gift Store. This event is free with admission. Admission is always free for members! Once again, spring has returned to Texas--and so have the wildflowers! With their arrival comes a new addition to the bestselling Timber Press Field Guide series. This compact guide will…
Find out more »Birds & Blooms – NEW
Early birds of all ages can join a nature walk to observe flowers and feathered friends in our gardens.
Find out more »Nature Drawing
Develop skills in composition, drawing technique and color blending. Learn to create proportionally correct forms and believable textures.
Find out more »Nature Nets
Critters visit and inhabit the Center by air and by creek! Come explore things with wings, skimmers and swimmers by learning to use nets for collecting specimens. We’ll search, examine, document and learn together. Space is limited and registration is required. Members receive discounts on programs and classes; learn about membership here. $15 per child, includes one adult REGISTER
Find out more »Drawing I – Short Form
Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Austin Art School. You can draw! Practice with a new drawing medium in each session of this course. Enjoy drawing success in the very first class. Throughout the course you will refine your technique while focusing on still-life and found objects in a supportive environment for beginners.
Find out more »Moonlight Hike
Join us on an after-hours, moonlit hike throughout the gardens and the Texas Arboretum.
Find out more »Watercolor: Basics and Beyond
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is excited to announce a partnership with The Contemporary Austin Art School! Drawing and watercolor classes will be taught in our McDermott Learning Center, a beautifully restored 19th-century carriage house nestled in the gardens. All levels are welcome. Beginners will be introduced to the watercolor medium using traditional approaches and color theory. Intermediate-level students will advance technique through practice and critiques while also improving composition skills. Demos will include wet-into-wet washes, wet-on-dry washes, and ways…
Find out more »Botanical Illustration
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is excited to announce a partnership with The Contemporary Austin Art School! Drawing and watercolor classes will be taught in our McDermott Learning Center, a beautifully restored 19th-century carriage house nestled in the gardens. Enhance your drafting skills through drawing plant forms. Create detailed illustrations using a variety of papers with graphite, colored pencils, and ink. Enjoy and experience the native plants at the Wildflower Center by sketching flora in and out of the studio.…
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Bug-ologists
Campers will investigate insects and become a junior entomologists during this creepy, crawly week of camp! Camp Wildflower runs in weekly sessions from June 4 - July 27. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts.We know young minds need a lot of room to grow, and the Center is the perfect place for getting in touch with nature and learning through discovery. Read more about Camp Wildflower and other sessions. Summer camp is…
Find out more »Nature Nights: Outdoor Recreation
Nature Nights are free, fun explorations of native plants, animals and Central Texas ecology. From fur to dirt and water to wings, there's something new each week!
Find out more »Thorns & Blooms: Growing Cacti
Many spiny species also have beautiful blooms! Discover them on a behind-the-scenes tour of our greenhouse and learn how to grow cacti at home.
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Nature Create
This week, campers discover why nature has been the muse of great artists for eons.
Find out more »Nature Nights: Fantastic Creatures & Where to Find Them
Nature Nights are free, fun explorations of native plants, animals and Central Texas ecology. From fur to dirt and water to wings, there's something new each week!
Find out more »Summer Care for Native Plants
Interested in converting your yard into drought-resistant native plant habitat? Learn tips and tricks for keeping Texas plants healthy.
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 »Nature Nights: Bats!
Nature Nights are free, fun explorations of native plants, animals and Central Texas ecology. Come learn about Austin's winged mammalian mascot and how to help protect them!
Find out more »Native Host Plants for Butterflies & Moths – NEW
Learn to create a host-plant haven for the larvae of Texas butterflies and moths with native plants in your garden.
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Soil, It’s Alive!
Campers get their hands dirty learning what soil is made of and what lives in it! Camp Wildflower runs in weekly sessions from June 4 - July 27. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts.We know young minds need a lot of room to grow, and the Center is the perfect place for getting in touch with nature and learning through discovery. Read more about Camp Wildflower and other sessions.…
Find out more »Nature Nights: Water
Nature Nights are free, fun explorations of native plants, animals and Central Texas ecology.
Find out more »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 »Camp Wildflower: Pollinators to the Rescue
From invasive species to beneficial insects, campers learn that some organisms help each other while others can hurt their surrounding environments.
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 »Nature and Abstract Drawing
In partnership with Contemporary Austin Art School. Learn how to create abstract drawings using natural forms as inspiration. Class will start with perennials, seedpods, trees, rocks, and water studies and learn how to transform these representational objects into abstract formal compositions that reflect your personal interests. Students will use graphite, charcoal, ink, and a variety of paper surfaces.
Find out more »Luscious Landscapes (Watercolor Painting)
Presented in partnership with Contemporary Austin Art School. Transparent watercolor is the perfect medium for capturing landscapes. Create beautiful light patterns and establish a mood in your paintings by working in the studio as well as our gardens and natural areas. Demonstrations will emphasize the use of fresh, lively color. Some experience in watercolor painting is recommended.
Find out more »Drawing I – Short Form
In partnership with Contemporary Austin Art School. You can draw! Practice with a new drawing medium in each session of this course. Enjoy drawing success in the very first class. Throughout the course you will refine your technique while focusing on still-life and found objects in a supportive environment for beginners.
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Have to Have a Habitat
Who lives here? Campers will trek through the gardens to discover firsthand what makes for a successful habitat. Camp Wildflower runs in weekly sessions from June 4 - July 27. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts.We know young minds need a lot of room to grow, and the Center is the perfect place for getting in touch with nature and learning through discovery. Read more about Camp Wildflower and…
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Inspiring the conservation of native plants