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The communications office of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin provides media with timely, accurate information about the Wildflower Center. Below are recent press releases related to Center events and to staff expertise on conservation practices, native plant gardening, nature education, and native plant resources and research findings. For more information or photos beyond those on the newsroom site, please contact:

February 2, 2012	Sustainability Workshops for Professionals The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is offering spring workshops for professionals to learn how to develop sustainable built landscapes. read full release
February 1, 2012	Lady Bird Centennial Website Unveiled A new website is available with Lady Bird Centennial Year information and events, developed in her honor by the Wildflower Center. read full release
January 25, 2012	First SITES Certified Landscape Projects Announced The Sustainable Sites Initiative led by the Wildflower Center and its national partners announced the first projects to be certified by the most comprehensive national system for rating sustainable built landscapes. read full release
January 24, 2012	Tree Talk Winter Walk Enjoy tree care talks, tree climbing for kids and more while learning about 90-plus beautiful native woody species for your yard during a free admission event at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
January 11, 2012	Composting Council Award The U.S. Composting Council recognized the Sustainable Sites Initiative partners including the Wildflower Center with its H. Clark Gregory Award. read full release
January 10, 2012	Free Admission January with Art New Art Exhibits Open During Free Admission Month at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center read full release
December 6, 2011	Luminations Dec. 10 and 11 The gardens of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will be ablaze with thousands of twinkle lights and luminarias the second weekend in December, with two canned goods as admissions. read full release
December 5, 2011	New Development Director at the Wildflower Center Development expert with 20 years of nonprofit experience, Jesse Greendyk has recently advanced to become the development director of the Wildflower Center. read full release
November 30, 2011	Wild Ideas Shopping Event The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center goes wild for the holidays with artists, artisans and special sales Dec. 2 through Dec. 4. read full release
November 4, 2011	SITES Honored for Green Industry Contributions The Sustainable Sites Initiative earned the 2011 Gold Medal Award from the Professional Grounds Management Society in recognition of outstanding contributions to the green industry. read full release
November 3, 2011	2011 Photo Contest Exhibit A national photo contest held by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is culminating with a November display of winner and runner-up photos. read full release
November 1, 2011	Invasive Plant and Pest Conference Nov. 8-10 Wildflower Center Hosts Statewide Invasive Plant and Pest Conference Nov. 8 to Nov. 10 read full release
October 20, 2011	Goblins in the Garden Oct. 30 Trick or treat, hunt for owls and more at the Wildflower Center's Goblins in the Garden Event. read full release
October 12, 2011	Public Forums on Austin's Invasive Species Management Plan The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin hosts meetings Nov. 1 and Nov. 3 for public commentary and review of the City of Austin’s Invasive Species Management Plan. read full release
October 11, 2011	Texas Native Plant Week Walk & Talk Central Texans can gain free entry to the Wildflower Center for a garden walk and talk about native plants Thursday evening, Oct. 20, celebrating Texas Native Plant Week. read full release

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