September 2018
February 2019
Guided Garden Tour
Tour our gardens and trails with a knowledgeable volunteer docent and learn about native plants and the history and architecture of the Center. Each of our docents bring their own special knowledge and interests to the tour, and sites change throughout the seasons.
Find out more »Growing Operations Tour for Members
On this tour, get behind the scenes in the main nursery with our nursery manager. Learn about plants we grow for the gardens and plant sales and hear about our projects and collaborations.
Find out more »Hatha Yoga for Members
Carve out some time for self-care in the gardens with drop in hatha yoga, exclusively for Member Appreciation Month!
Find out more »Sprouts
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
Find out more »Series: Botanical Illustration
Seven-class series in partnership with the Contemporary Austin Art School. 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 »Series: Watercolor — Basics and Beyond
This seven-session course is presented in partnership with the Contemporary Austin Art School. All levels welcome. Lessons will include wet-into-wet washes, wet-on-dry washes, color theory, composition, and ways to create glowing color like those you see in our gardens and natural areas!
Find out more »March 2019
Scenic Spring Sauntering – NEW
American transcendentalists such as Thoreau were practitioners of sauntering, a mindful meandering with the aim of spiritual connection to the earth. Join this guided group to refresh and realign with nature.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Small-lot Landscapes
Part of the Native Plant Gardening Series, this class is ideal for participants designing landscapes with one acre of land or less; perfect for designing yards and gardens. Take the classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants I
Part of the Native Plant Gardening Series, in this class students will identify and learn about a variety of plants native to Central Texas, unique growing characteristics of each, and how to choose the right ones for a garden. Take the classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save. This is one of our most popular offerings!
Find out more »Meg & Megan’s Spring Art Show Opening
The Wildflower Center Gift Store is proud to present the colorful, expressive art of Megan Lee and Meg LaCompte for a springtime showing, March 1 - 25. This is a meet-and-greet event with the artists, open to the public.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Large-Scale Design
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series, this class is ideal for participants designing landscapes with one acre of land or more. Take the classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants II
In this continuation of our popular Native Plants Gardening Series, dig deeper into the topic of Texas flora. Learn about native plants and where to find them as well as resources to keep growing. Take classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Installation
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series, this class is ideal for those wanting to learn about site preparation, irrigation, planting best practices and mulch application for a healthy garden. Take classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save.
Find out more »Nature Is the Best Medicine
Spring signifies renewal and growth. In this timely talk with Dr. Gerry King, explore how time in nature restores energy, improves mood and relieves stress. Take away tools to promote healing and health.
Find out more »Spring Discovery Carts in the Garden
Drop in for fun in our Family Garden with nature themes and self-guided activities. Play every day, outdoors! All ages welcome.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Maintenance
In this continuation of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series, gain knowledge of plant physiology, gardening tools, watering guidelines and more. Take classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save.
Find out more »What A Hoot! (Family Event)
Nocturnal hunters, owls are more often heard than seen. Come learn about these mysterious, magical birds and how they get along in and near our city. All ages welcome.
Find out more »Native Plant Gardening Series: Pest Management
In this final installment of the Native Plant Gardening Series, learn to identify common beneficial and harmful insects in your garden. This class also covers pest management, treatment and safety practices. Take classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save.
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 »Landscape Photography
Learn to see landscapes with the eye of a trained photographer and capture crisp, composed shots by practicing amidst the Wildflowers with a pro instructor.
Find out more »Foraging for Native Edibles
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas.
Find out more »April 2019
Migratory Birds in the Landscape
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.
Find out more »Ecology & Art Walk + Workshop – NEW
Half ecological education and half artistic exploration, this expert-led walk and workshop is for anyone who wants to spend time reflecting in nature with pen or brush in hand, learning about the landscape along the way.
Find out more »Arranging With Wildflowers
Learn which native flowers keep, how to cut them, and floral design techniques for perfect placement.
Find out more »Bees, Butterflies, Beetles & Blooms – NEW
Spring has sprung and the gardens are buzzing with color and activity! Join this drop-in family program to come play and learn why pollinators are attracted to certain plants.
Find out more »Spring Native Plant Sale: Member Day
Shop hundreds of species of native Texas plants
Find out more »Spring Native Plant Sale: Public Day
Shop hundreds of species of native Texas plants
Find out more »June 2019
Camp Wildflower
At Camp Wildflower, children become conservationists, botanists, horticulturists, citizen scientists and ecologists as they explore native plants and the environment.
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