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EVENTS & CLASSES
Join us for one of our exciting classes, programs or events
Forest Bathing
Sunday, July 7
Yoga Retreat
Friday, July 26
Gardening for Wildlife Series
Sundays, July 14, 21 & 28
Mindful Movement & Sound
Monday, August 19
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
What`s in Season: Texas bluebell (Eustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum) 🌟
Texas Bluebells can be found growing over most of our state (except the most arid areas), and they bloom beautifully June through September.
P.S. We`re open today with our summer hour schedule, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.!
📷: Wildflower Center #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jul 4
Happy International Plastic Bag Free Day! 🌍 We’re celebrating by embracing reusable bags, and you can too by purchasing one of our Wildflower Center tote bags when you take home your gift shop treasures!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jul 3
Our Dino Nite series may be over, but you can still travel back in time with our Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit through July 17th! Reach all of the world’s continents and meet 11 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, all within our botanic gardens and green spaces. Get your passport to the prehistoric era today at the link in our bio! 🌾
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jul 2
Reconnect with yourself through the Japanese practice of forest bathing. This week, join @culturedforest founder Brooke Mellen in the Arboretum on Sunday, July 7th for a mindfulness and meditation session from 10 – 11 a.m.! Unwind and connect with nature, and conclude your session with a soothing tea ceremony.
Even better - if you`re a Wildflower Center member, you`ll receive a discount for this session! Register now via the link in our bio - these classes fill up quickly ✨
📷: Wildflower Center #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jul 1
🌿 Honoring loved ones at the Wildflower Center 🌿
Looking for a meaningful way to remember someone special? With the help of our Development and Horticulture teams, you can dedicate a garden bed, tree, or bench in their honor at the Wildflower Center. Gifts are tax deductible and support our mission to preserve Texas`s natural beauty.
Visit the link in our bio to get more details or contact our Development team. 💚
📷: Wildflower Center #WildflowerCenter
Jun 28
For those of you with a Texas-sized sweet tooth (don`t @ me), meet the Lyre-leaf Greeneyes, also known as Chocolate Flower! 🍫🌿
This velvety-leaved perennial boasts mounded, gray-green foliage with a delightful chocolate aroma. Its daisy-like blossoms feature yellow rays and a maroon center that open in the morning and gracefully droop as the day warms up, "melting" in the sun like any other chocolate!
Don`t miss this flower on display in our gardens - plan your visit today at the link in our bio! 💛
📷: Berlandiera lyrata
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 27
🐛 Did you know the Wildflower Center has a specialized seasonal insectary to help educate visitors on the wide variety of bug life supported by our gardens? Hannah Armstrong, one of our Lead Horticulturists, is here to show off the magically-named snowberry clearwing moth (Hemaris diffinis), currently in its caterpillar phase!
Watch the video to learn more about this species’ relationship to coral honeysuckle and how planting host plants benefits pollinators like these moths. 🪸🌿
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 26
Calling all prehistoric pals - our FINAL Dino Nite is happening this Friday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m. 🦕🌿 We`re sending this series off in style - reptile style! Austin Reptile Service will be bringing some cold-blooded dinosaur descendants for you to experience live and up close. 🐍
From face painting to snacks, Dino Disco tunes, and more, you won`t want to miss this...tag a fellow Dino enthusiast below, and check out the link in our bio to save your spot now!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #DinosaursAroundtheWorld
Jun 25
Exciting news - introducing the new Events IG for our botanical gardens! Follow @wildflowercenterevents to catch exclusive glimpses of the incredible happenings that unfold at the Wildflower Center after hours. Stay tuned for all the beautiful events highlighted on this dedicated account!✨💐
📷: Two Pair Photo (@twopairphoto) #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 24
Consider this your reminder to slow down and relax this weekend from your friends at the Wildflower Center! 🐌
Did you know this common garden snail (Cornu aspersum) has a max speed of only 1.3 centimeters per second? Despite their pace, snails can be destructive to native plants and gardens. Check out the article on snail management from Mr. Smarty Plants at the link in our bio!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 22
What`s in Season: Texas bluebell (Eustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum) 🌟
Texas Bluebells can be found growing over most of our state (except the most arid areas), and they bloom beautifully June through September.
P.S. We`re open today with our summer hour schedule, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.!
📷: Wildflower Center #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jul 4
Happy International Plastic Bag Free Day! 🌍 We’re celebrating by embracing reusable bags, and you can too by purchasing one of our Wildflower Center tote bags when you take home your gift shop treasures!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jul 3
Our Dino Nite series may be over, but you can still travel back in time with our Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit through July 17th! Reach all of the world’s continents and meet 11 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, all within our botanic gardens and green spaces. Get your passport to the prehistoric era today at the link in our bio! 🌾
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jul 2
Reconnect with yourself through the Japanese practice of forest bathing. This week, join @culturedforest founder Brooke Mellen in the Arboretum on Sunday, July 7th for a mindfulness and meditation session from 10 – 11 a.m.! Unwind and connect with nature, and conclude your session with a soothing tea ceremony.
Even better - if you`re a Wildflower Center member, you`ll receive a discount for this session! Register now via the link in our bio - these classes fill up quickly ✨
📷: Wildflower Center #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jul 1
🌿 Honoring loved ones at the Wildflower Center 🌿
Looking for a meaningful way to remember someone special? With the help of our Development and Horticulture teams, you can dedicate a garden bed, tree, or bench in their honor at the Wildflower Center. Gifts are tax deductible and support our mission to preserve Texas`s natural beauty.
Visit the link in our bio to get more details or contact our Development team. 💚
📷: Wildflower Center #WildflowerCenter
Jun 28
For those of you with a Texas-sized sweet tooth (don`t @ me), meet the Lyre-leaf Greeneyes, also known as Chocolate Flower! 🍫🌿
This velvety-leaved perennial boasts mounded, gray-green foliage with a delightful chocolate aroma. Its daisy-like blossoms feature yellow rays and a maroon center that open in the morning and gracefully droop as the day warms up, "melting" in the sun like any other chocolate!
Don`t miss this flower on display in our gardens - plan your visit today at the link in our bio! 💛
📷: Berlandiera lyrata
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 27
🐛 Did you know the Wildflower Center has a specialized seasonal insectary to help educate visitors on the wide variety of bug life supported by our gardens? Hannah Armstrong, one of our Lead Horticulturists, is here to show off the magically-named snowberry clearwing moth (Hemaris diffinis), currently in its caterpillar phase!
Watch the video to learn more about this species’ relationship to coral honeysuckle and how planting host plants benefits pollinators like these moths. 🪸🌿
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 26
Calling all prehistoric pals - our FINAL Dino Nite is happening this Friday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m. 🦕🌿 We`re sending this series off in style - reptile style! Austin Reptile Service will be bringing some cold-blooded dinosaur descendants for you to experience live and up close. 🐍
From face painting to snacks, Dino Disco tunes, and more, you won`t want to miss this...tag a fellow Dino enthusiast below, and check out the link in our bio to save your spot now!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #DinosaursAroundtheWorld
Jun 25
Exciting news - introducing the new Events IG for our botanical gardens! Follow @wildflowercenterevents to catch exclusive glimpses of the incredible happenings that unfold at the Wildflower Center after hours. Stay tuned for all the beautiful events highlighted on this dedicated account!✨💐
📷: Two Pair Photo (@twopairphoto) #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 24
Consider this your reminder to slow down and relax this weekend from your friends at the Wildflower Center! 🐌
Did you know this common garden snail (Cornu aspersum) has a max speed of only 1.3 centimeters per second? Despite their pace, snails can be destructive to native plants and gardens. Check out the article on snail management from Mr. Smarty Plants at the link in our bio!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 22
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