Nature Nights

Nature Nights on select Fall Fridays, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, November 13 - Hill Country Astronomy: Look to the stars and discover wonders of the night sky at the Wildflower Center. Join Tom Montemayor of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory for an astronomical presentation at 7 pm, repeated at 8 pm in our Auditorium. Join members of the Austin Astronomical Society for stargazing in our meadow. Kids can enjoy take home crafting activities in our Visitors Gallery. Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009 with us.

Congratulations to the winners of the Austin American Statesman's Nature Nights Summer coloring contest. Click on the winner's name to see copies of their work. Check in with the Austin American Statesman for further details.

First Place: Austin G; age 7

Second Place: Christian L; age 10

Third Place: Zakshita W; age 9

General Schedule for Nature Nights

Wildflower Center Grounds are open from 6  p.m. to 9 p.m.

Discovery Stations in the Courtyard, craft activities in the Visitor's Gallery and more!

An Evening of Fun Family Learning, selected dates in the Spring and Fall and every Thursday In July

Welcome to Nature Nights, a special series of evening programs designed to share the wonders of nature in Central Texas. Just $1.00 per person and free for members and EcoExplorers. Each program will explore new topics - fossils, birds of prey, bees and streamside ecology - learning about Texas animals and more. Each program will feature a habitat hike, thematic crafts, and activities galore!

Nature Nights are generously sponsored by KVUE

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