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EVENTS & CLASSES
Join us for one of our exciting classes, programs or events
Sprouts
Wednesday, September 11
Austin Museum Day
Sunday, Sept. 22
Plants I & II
Saturdays, Sept. 14 & 21
Birds in the Landscape
Thursday, Sept. 26
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
Join us Oct. 11 for an outdoor dining experience featuring one of Austin’s top chefs! Set amongst our gardens, this fall’s Wild Supper Club will take you on a one-of-a-kind culinary journey inspired by the Monarch butterfly’s migratory path. 🦋
The evening’s multi-course menu will be prepared by Executive Chef Joseph Zoccoli of @casabiancaatx. Tickets include dinner, drink pairings, live music and a presentation from a Wildflower Center expert. Limited seats are available! Reserve now at the link in our bio.
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #WildSupperClub #AustinFoodies
Sep 6
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit may sound like a top-secret code name, but everyone should know about this native powerhouse! 🔍Next time you stroll through our Central Gardens, lean in and take a closer look at the Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) patch just outside the Wildflower Café. Chances are you`ll be rewarded with a flurry of activity from the pollinators who flock to its charming, little flowers. 💮
Phyla nodiflora belongs to the verbena family and grows across much of the southernmost United States. The evergreen groundcover provides a fantastic food source for caterpillars of buckeye (Junonia coenia), phaon crescent (Phyciodes phaon), and white peacock (Anartia jatrophae) butterflies. From drought to flood, Frogfruit holds its ground, making it a low-maintenance alternative to conventional lawns!
Keep an eye out for the adorable white blooms through October and find more info at the link in our bio.
📷 Wildflower Center
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #Frogfruit #NativePlants
Sep 5
Our gardens are full of dreamy, purple hues at the moment, including the magenta fruit of American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). Learn more about this showstopping native shrub from our director of horticulture, Andrea DeLong-Amaya - and if you’re ready to turn your yard, garden or land into a native plant oasis, we have just the thing! ⤵️
⏳On Sept. 14 and 21, dig deeper into the world of native plant identification and care with our two-part Native Plant Gardening Series. You’ll learn to identify Central Texas plants, including unique growing characteristics of each and how to choose the right ones for your garden. Register for this course at the link in our bio!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #NativePlants #Beautyberry
Sep 4
Repost from @capitalareamasternaturalists (CAMN)
***
It’s the bees-knees!
On the latest Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Fauna Survey, one CAMN Member made a new friend!
Led by Valerie Bugh (AustinBug.com), a group of camera-toting nature enthusiasts gather most Thursday mornings (for the last 12 years!) to wander the gardens - slowly, patiently, not always so quietly, observing all the #fauna that is enjoying the #flora all around them.
This week the Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) and Texas Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) were the stars, covered in #buzzing #critters - eating, drinking, and being merry!
Interested in #observing fauna - you can join the surveys, OR, YOU CAN DO IT ANYWHERE!
In your own yard or garden, at the park, anywhere there are plants if you look close enough, you will probably find critters. And no special equipment is needed, all of the photos in this post were taken with a smart phone. All you need is some patience - go out in the morning and find some native #flowers in bloom to catch the most action. You will be amazed at the beauty, the colors, the actions, and all of the details as you watch a whole world of life #fluttering, #crawling, and buzzing around you. You might even make a new friend!
🔗 Check out the weekly Fauna Survey results at the link in our bio! Also, follow @wildflowercenter and check out their website for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!
📸 (I think): American Bumble #Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus); Halictidae, a sweat bee; Grey Hairstreak (Strymon melinus); Paper #Wasp (Polistes exclamans); Eastern Leaf-footed #Bug nymphs (Leptoglossus phyllopus); Eufala #Skipper (Lerodea eufala); Texas Patch-Nosed #Snake (Salvadora hexalepis)
Sep 3
Happy holiday weekend from these beautiful Texas bluebells (Eustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum) in the Family Garden. We`re open tomorrow, Sept. 2., so come on by and spend Labor Day strolling our gardens and trails! Daily entry has returned to normal hours, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (gardens close at 5 p.m.).
🌟 Visit our website to plan your visit and reserve tickets. Link in bio!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #TexasBluebells
Sep 1
“My special cause, the one that alerts my interest and quickens the pace of my life, is to preserve the wildflowers and native plants that define the regions of our land—to encourage and promote their use in appropriate areas, and thus help pass on to generations in waiting the quiet joys and satisfactions I have known since my childhood.” - Lady Bird Johnson ❤️
In these final days of our summer campaign, we`re reflecting on the ways Mrs. Johnson`s legacy in conservation and beautification continues to inspire the protection of landscapes all around us, especially here at the Wildflower Center. We have raised over 80% of our $150,000 goal already and hope you`ll help us finish strong. Gifts made by Aug. 31 at midnight will be doubled by our matching fund for twice the impact! Donate today at the link in our bio.
With your support, we can grow our programs and offerings, maintain this vital and beautiful space, and carry on Mrs. Johnson`s legacy by providing important connections with nature. Thank you to everyone who has already donated!
📷 Lady Bird Johnson in 1995 during the construction of the Center`s new site.
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #LadyBirdJohnson #BeLikeLadyBird
Aug 30
Summer has flown by and the fall fun is about to begin! Starting this Sunday, Sept. 1, we`re returning to our normal hours with daily entry from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ✨ Tell your friends and plan a visit at the link in our bio.
📷 Eastern amberwing (Perithemis tenera) on Cardinal feather (Acalypha radians), captured by Julie Shaw (@tex_anne)
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #CardinalFeather #EasternAmberwing
Aug 29
If you`ve seen fields dusted in snow lately and didn`t bat an eye, then you may already know it`s snow on the mountain (Euphorbia marginata) season here in Texas. ❄
Even in the heat of summer, these spurges can give the illusion of a wintery landscape. Their tiny clusters of flowers, each with whitish, petal-like bracts, bloom at the top of stems reaching up to 5 feet tall. These bracts are also a clue to their red-hued relative - our native poinsettia!
Take a walk out to our Texas Arboretum and Research Trails through October to catch a glimpse (but don`t touch - it has a mildly toxic sap that can irritate the skin).
What other plants have you seen popping up in your area lately?
📷 Wildflower Center
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #SnowOnTheMountain #NativePlants
Aug 28
Schedule some time to return to nature in the Arboretum this Labor Day weekend. 🌳 ✨ There are only a few more days to register and join us on Sunday, Sept. 1, among the live oaks for Forest Bathing! Led by @culturedforest Founder Brooke Mellen, you`ll be guided in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, meaning to "take in the forest atmosphere" through mindfulness exercises that improve productivity, creativity, and health.
This class takes place the first Sunday of every month, Sept. – Feb., 10 – 11 a.m. BONUS: Members receive a discount! Grab your tickets at the link in our bio.
📷 Wildflower Center
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ForestBathing #ShinrinYoku
Aug 27
How about some cheerful river primrose (Oenothera jamesii) to brighten your Monday? 🐝 They are an excellent nectar source for native bees, with buttery yellow blooms opening in the late afternoon or early evening.
You can catch them blooming in the Seed Silo Garden when Tuesday Twilights return on Sept. 24! At home, consider them a luminous, pollinator-friendly addition to your night garden. 🏡
📷 Wildflower Center
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #Primrose #NativePlants
Aug 26
Join us Oct. 11 for an outdoor dining experience featuring one of Austin’s top chefs! Set amongst our gardens, this fall’s Wild Supper Club will take you on a one-of-a-kind culinary journey inspired by the Monarch butterfly’s migratory path. 🦋
The evening’s multi-course menu will be prepared by Executive Chef Joseph Zoccoli of @casabiancaatx. Tickets include dinner, drink pairings, live music and a presentation from a Wildflower Center expert. Limited seats are available! Reserve now at the link in our bio.
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #WildSupperClub #AustinFoodies
Sep 6
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit may sound like a top-secret code name, but everyone should know about this native powerhouse! 🔍Next time you stroll through our Central Gardens, lean in and take a closer look at the Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) patch just outside the Wildflower Café. Chances are you`ll be rewarded with a flurry of activity from the pollinators who flock to its charming, little flowers. 💮
Phyla nodiflora belongs to the verbena family and grows across much of the southernmost United States. The evergreen groundcover provides a fantastic food source for caterpillars of buckeye (Junonia coenia), phaon crescent (Phyciodes phaon), and white peacock (Anartia jatrophae) butterflies. From drought to flood, Frogfruit holds its ground, making it a low-maintenance alternative to conventional lawns!
Keep an eye out for the adorable white blooms through October and find more info at the link in our bio.
📷 Wildflower Center
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #Frogfruit #NativePlants
Sep 5
Our gardens are full of dreamy, purple hues at the moment, including the magenta fruit of American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). Learn more about this showstopping native shrub from our director of horticulture, Andrea DeLong-Amaya - and if you’re ready to turn your yard, garden or land into a native plant oasis, we have just the thing! ⤵️
⏳On Sept. 14 and 21, dig deeper into the world of native plant identification and care with our two-part Native Plant Gardening Series. You’ll learn to identify Central Texas plants, including unique growing characteristics of each and how to choose the right ones for your garden. Register for this course at the link in our bio!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #NativePlants #Beautyberry
Sep 4
Repost from @capitalareamasternaturalists (CAMN)
***
It’s the bees-knees!
On the latest Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Fauna Survey, one CAMN Member made a new friend!
Led by Valerie Bugh (AustinBug.com), a group of camera-toting nature enthusiasts gather most Thursday mornings (for the last 12 years!) to wander the gardens - slowly, patiently, not always so quietly, observing all the #fauna that is enjoying the #flora all around them.
This week the Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) and Texas Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) were the stars, covered in #buzzing #critters - eating, drinking, and being merry!
Interested in #observing fauna - you can join the surveys, OR, YOU CAN DO IT ANYWHERE!
In your own yard or garden, at the park, anywhere there are plants if you look close enough, you will probably find critters. And no special equipment is needed, all of the photos in this post were taken with a smart phone. All you need is some patience - go out in the morning and find some native #flowers in bloom to catch the most action. You will be amazed at the beauty, the colors, the actions, and all of the details as you watch a whole world of life #fluttering, #crawling, and buzzing around you. You might even make a new friend!
🔗 Check out the weekly Fauna Survey results at the link in our bio! Also, follow @wildflowercenter and check out their website for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!
📸 (I think): American Bumble #Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus); Halictidae, a sweat bee; Grey Hairstreak (Strymon melinus); Paper #Wasp (Polistes exclamans); Eastern Leaf-footed #Bug nymphs (Leptoglossus phyllopus); Eufala #Skipper (Lerodea eufala); Texas Patch-Nosed #Snake (Salvadora hexalepis)
Sep 3
Happy holiday weekend from these beautiful Texas bluebells (Eustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum) in the Family Garden. We`re open tomorrow, Sept. 2., so come on by and spend Labor Day strolling our gardens and trails! Daily entry has returned to normal hours, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (gardens close at 5 p.m.).
🌟 Visit our website to plan your visit and reserve tickets. Link in bio!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #TexasBluebells
Sep 1
“My special cause, the one that alerts my interest and quickens the pace of my life, is to preserve the wildflowers and native plants that define the regions of our land—to encourage and promote their use in appropriate areas, and thus help pass on to generations in waiting the quiet joys and satisfactions I have known since my childhood.” - Lady Bird Johnson ❤️
In these final days of our summer campaign, we`re reflecting on the ways Mrs. Johnson`s legacy in conservation and beautification continues to inspire the protection of landscapes all around us, especially here at the Wildflower Center. We have raised over 80% of our $150,000 goal already and hope you`ll help us finish strong. Gifts made by Aug. 31 at midnight will be doubled by our matching fund for twice the impact! Donate today at the link in our bio.
With your support, we can grow our programs and offerings, maintain this vital and beautiful space, and carry on Mrs. Johnson`s legacy by providing important connections with nature. Thank you to everyone who has already donated!
📷 Lady Bird Johnson in 1995 during the construction of the Center`s new site.
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #LadyBirdJohnson #BeLikeLadyBird
Aug 30
Summer has flown by and the fall fun is about to begin! Starting this Sunday, Sept. 1, we`re returning to our normal hours with daily entry from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ✨ Tell your friends and plan a visit at the link in our bio.
📷 Eastern amberwing (Perithemis tenera) on Cardinal feather (Acalypha radians), captured by Julie Shaw (@tex_anne)
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #CardinalFeather #EasternAmberwing
Aug 29
If you`ve seen fields dusted in snow lately and didn`t bat an eye, then you may already know it`s snow on the mountain (Euphorbia marginata) season here in Texas. ❄
Even in the heat of summer, these spurges can give the illusion of a wintery landscape. Their tiny clusters of flowers, each with whitish, petal-like bracts, bloom at the top of stems reaching up to 5 feet tall. These bracts are also a clue to their red-hued relative - our native poinsettia!
Take a walk out to our Texas Arboretum and Research Trails through October to catch a glimpse (but don`t touch - it has a mildly toxic sap that can irritate the skin).
What other plants have you seen popping up in your area lately?
📷 Wildflower Center
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #SnowOnTheMountain #NativePlants
Aug 28
Schedule some time to return to nature in the Arboretum this Labor Day weekend. 🌳 ✨ There are only a few more days to register and join us on Sunday, Sept. 1, among the live oaks for Forest Bathing! Led by @culturedforest Founder Brooke Mellen, you`ll be guided in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, meaning to "take in the forest atmosphere" through mindfulness exercises that improve productivity, creativity, and health.
This class takes place the first Sunday of every month, Sept. – Feb., 10 – 11 a.m. BONUS: Members receive a discount! Grab your tickets at the link in our bio.
📷 Wildflower Center
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ForestBathing #ShinrinYoku
Aug 27
How about some cheerful river primrose (Oenothera jamesii) to brighten your Monday? 🐝 They are an excellent nectar source for native bees, with buttery yellow blooms opening in the late afternoon or early evening.
You can catch them blooming in the Seed Silo Garden when Tuesday Twilights return on Sept. 24! At home, consider them a luminous, pollinator-friendly addition to your night garden. 🏡
📷 Wildflower Center
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #Primrose #NativePlants
Aug 26
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