October 2019
Fortlandia
It's back! Ten new forts created by architects and designers on display and ready for play in the Texas Arboretum
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 »Foraging for Native Edibles
Discover edible native plants you can forage and harvest in Central Texas
Find out more »The Zen of Seeing & the Artist’s Way – NEW! (Waitlist)
This 7-class series will explore creativity through mindfulness and mixed-media visual art. No experience needed.
Find out more »Sprouts
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
Find out more »Series: Watercolor Basics
This seven-session course is presented in partnership with the Contemporary Austin Art School.
Find out more »Series: Bamboo Drawing Tools & Homemade Media – NEW!
Explore art with handmade tools and a natural palette. No experience required!
Find out more »Beginning Backyard Birding – NEW!
Get tips for identifying your bird neighbors by sight and sound and learn how to support their populations
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 »Series: Botanical Illustration
Enhance your drafting skills through drawing plant forms in this seven-class series in partnership with the Contemporary Austin Art School
Find out more »Series: Nature Journaling in Watercolor – NEW
Up your journal game by spending time in nature and expanding your creative toolbox with this 7-class series
Find out more »November 2019
Creating Wildflower Crafts With Alcohol Inks
Love wildflowers and being crafty? Learn to make decorative tiles using alcohol inks and canned air
Find out more »Yoga & Singing Bowls – NEW!
Join us for a morning of movement, mindfulness and the music of Tibetan and quartz singing bowls and chimes
Find out more »Parent & Toddler Yoga – NEW!
Families find fun and calm practicing yoga poses and breathing exercises together!
Find out more »Fantastic Fungi Film
An exclusive Texas screening featuring a Q&A with the director
Find out more »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 »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 »Winter Care for Native Plants
This gardening workshop will introduce tips and tricks for keeping Texas plants healthy through the winter.
Find out more »Create Space for Nature Play at Home – NEW!
Learn to create a child and pet-friendly nature play space at home or in your community
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 »Wreath Workshop
Bring nature home for the holidays! Create a festive wreath or table centerpiece using native plants along with traditional holiday decorations.
Find out more »Holiday Nature Creations
Gather treasures from nature to make a beautiful holiday ornament keepsake!
Find out more »January 2020
Who’s Been Here? Scats & Tracks
Learn to scope out a scene, investigate for signs of wildlife, use a field guide, and even get the scoop on poop with a lesson on (synthetic) scat.
Find out more »Meditation & Visualization Techniques for a Healthy Mind, Body and Soul – NEW!
Learn about and practice various meditation techniques
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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