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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:

Communications Director
Saralee Tiede
512.232.0104
stiede@wildflower.org

Media Manager
Barbra Rodriguez
512.232.0105
brodriguez@wildflower.org

May 21, 2013	Nature-Inspired Abstract Watercolors Jan Heaton provides transcendent watercolors in “Quiet,” her new Wildflower Center exhibit that opens indoors June 1. read full release
May 1, 2013	Simmons Receives Environmental Award Dr. Mark Simmons, director of research and consulting at the Wildflower Center, has been recognized for his significant impact on environmental awareness and policy by the state chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. read full release
May 1, 2013	Gardens on Tour May 11 The beauty and versatility of native plants and wildflowers will be on display the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend, when you can tour 5 exquisite private gardens and those at the Wildflower Center all day. read full release
April 16, 2013	A Wild Night Out May 2 “A Wild Night Out: Wild About Art, Wild About Wine” celebration at the Wildflower Center features talented artists, a chance to bid on art, wine tasting, local food and music. read full release
April 9, 2013	Gala and Silent Auction May 3 Join us at this year's Wildflower Gala and Silent Art Auction celebrating the Wildflower Center’s new garden features including the upcoming Family Garden. read full release
April 9, 2013	Second Wildflower Forecast Bodes Well Some generous rain showers in recent months bode well for wildflowers that bloom in Texas from late April on, according to the Wildflower Center's senior botanist. read full release
April 3, 2013	Spring Plant Sale April 13, 14 The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers its Spring Plant Sale & Gardening Festival among the beautiful, blooming gardens in April. read full release
March 19, 2013	Invasive Species Activities Honored The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of UT has received an outstanding achievement award from the National Invasive Species Council for its outreach and educational initiatives to address non-native species. read full release
March 5, 2013	Four More Sustainable Landscapes Certified The Sustainable Sites Initiative led by the Wildflower Center and national partners has announced four new projects that have achieved certification under the nation’s most comprehensive rating system for sustainable, built landscapes. read full release
February 28, 2013	Artists & Artisans Festival March 9 and 10 Three art exhibits open March 9 during the Wildflower Center’s Artists & Artisans Festival, in which 20-plus artists will sell their wares all weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. read full release
February 26, 2013	Spring Events, Extended Hours Extended hours and special events for spring occur during Wildflower Days™, the Wildflower Center’s season of blooms that starts March 11. read full release
February 20, 2013	Early Spring Wildflower Forecast Early spring wildflowers may not be as plentiful as in 2012 in Texas, but intermittent winter rains will likely help those that grew and summer wildflowers to bloom. read full release
February 14, 2013	Environmental Award Nominees Sought Nominations are sought for an environmental award in memory of Lady Bird Johnson by the Wildflower Center and LBJ Foundation, Library and School of Public Affairs. read full release
February 4, 2013	700,000 Pines Grown for Bastrop The Wildflower Center has been selected by the Texas A&M Forest Service as the local grower of loblolly pines to restore wildfire-damaged Bastrop County. read full release
January 14, 2013	Free Tree Festival January 26 Enjoy tree care talks, tree climbing for kids, roasting marshmallows at a fire pit and more while learning about 76-plus species of native trees and shrubs for sale during free admission Tree Talk Winter Walk at the Wildflower Center. read full release
January 10, 2013	Free Admission in January The Wildflower Center offers free admission throughout January as it unveils a new art exhibit and more. read full release
November 27, 2012	Luminations December 8 and 9 The Wildflower Center gardens will be ablaze with thousands of twinkle lights and luminarias the second weekend in December, with visitors enjoying eclectic holiday music, a puppet show and more at this food bank fundraiser. read full release
November 27, 2012	Lady Bird Stamp Ceremony Nov. 30 The US Postal Service will launch the Lady Bird Johnson Commemorative Stamp at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the university's Wildflower Center. read full release
November 16, 2012	Life-Saving Heart Device On Site The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center receives AED as part of Heart Hospital of Austin community program. read full release
November 8, 2012	Holiday Shopping Nov. 30-Dec. 3 The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center goes wild for the holidays with artists, artisans and special sales during the 22nd Annual Wild Ideas Shopping Event. read full release
November 1, 2012	Wildflower Center Awards Conservation Grants The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center distributed $638,000 in conservation grants for federally endangered species to eight organizations supporting 5 Texas plants and animals. read full release
October 31, 2012	Lady Bird Transportation Honor Lady Bird Johnson was inducted into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor at a ceremony at the Wildflower Center Oct. 17. read full release
October 22, 2012	Stamp Dedication Ceremony Nov. 30 At 11 a.m. on Nov.30, the Postal Service will dedicate the Lady Bird Johnson souvenir stamps sheet at a free Wildflower Center ceremony. read full release
October 17, 2012	Goblins in the Garden Oct. 28 The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of UT presents Goblins in the Garden, a Halloween celebration on Oct. 28. read full release
October 4, 2012	October Butterfly Garden Events The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of UT celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Ann and O.J. Weber Butterfly Garden with special October events. read full release
October 2, 2012	Fall Plant Sale Oct. 13, 14 The Wildflower Center’s Fall Plant Sale Oct. 13 and 14 highlights trees during the best time for planting in Central Texas and boasts more than 300 native plant species. read full release
September 26, 2012	Public Comment,Sustainable Landscape Credits The Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) invites public comment on proposed revisions to the Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009, the most comprehensive set of voluntary, national guidelines for sustainable landscapes. read full release
September 17, 2012	Eight Landscape Projects Certified The Sustainable Sites Initiative™ has announced eight projects that have achieved certification under the nation’s most comprehensive rating system for sustainable landscapes as part of a two-year pilot program. read full release
August 21, 2012	Lady Bird's Lake Exhibit Sept.1 An exhibit of photos, paintings and more opens Labor Day weekend at the Wildflower Center in honor of the work of Lady Bird Johnson and others to develop the trail along Lady Bird Lake. read full release
August 1, 2012	New Lady Bird Stamp Announced The U.S. Postal Service will mark the centennial of Lady Bird Johnson's birth by releasing a new stamp in her honor this December. read full release
July 19, 2012	Free Tribute Day July 29 The Wildflower Center will celebrate its founder during the centennial of her birth July 29 with free admission, a new Lady Bird exhibit, a display of 50 pens LBJ used to sign significant environmental laws and family-friendly events. read full release
June 29, 2012	Updated Homeowner Website On Sustainable Landscaping Released read full release
June 13, 2012	Free Pest Detection Workshops A $74,000 renewal grant to the Wildflower Center will allow more Texans to take free workshops starting June 16 on identifying foreign insects and other invaders. read full release
June 5, 2012	Summer Nature Nights The Wildflower Center’s fun, interactive Nature Nights kick off June 21 with butterflies and free admission that day and night. read full release
May 22, 2012	Origami Exhibit Unveiled June 2 Starting June 2, a world-renowned origami artist exhibits 30-plus sculptures indoors at the Wildflower Center. read full release
May 22, 2012	New Plant Conservation Manager A botanist with 13 years of resource conservation experience has joined the Wildflower Center to manage plant conservation programs. read full release
May 9, 2012	Texas Arboretum Opens May 19 The 16-acre Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum will open at the Wildflower Center to highlight native Texas trees. read full release
May 2, 2012	Gardens on Tour May 12 The beauty and versatility of native plants will be displayed Mother’s Day weekend at the Wildflower Center's Gardens On Tour, when exquisite Austin gardens are showcased Saturday only. read full release
April 30, 2012	LBJ, Lady Bird Memorabilia Auction Presidential memorabilia, gifts and personal items that belonged to Lyndon Baines and Lady Bird Johnson will be auctioned in Dallas on May 12 for the benefit of the university's Wildflower Center. read full release
April 25, 2012	$1 Million For Family Garden Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin have donated $1 million to the university's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to develop a Family Garden bearing their name. read full release
April 4, 2012	Spring Plant Sale Drought-Tolerant and Rare Natives Among Plant Sale Offerings April 14 and 15 read full release
April 3, 2012	Wild Night Out Art, Wine Event “A Wild Night Out" April 26 features art and artists, wine tasting, local food and music. read full release
March 21, 2012	2012 Centennial Gala “A Bouquet for Mrs. J” Centennial Gala and Silent Art Auction celebrates the founding of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the centennial of Lady Bird Johnson’s birth. read full release
March 15, 2012	Second Spring Wildflower Forecast Recent showers mean a handsome show of Texas wildflowers in much of the state, but are encouraging the growth of less welcome plants as well, according to the senior botanist at the Wildflower Center. read full release
March 8, 2012	Giant Wildflowers, Nature Art Exhibits Italian-trained sculptor Logan Stollenwerck debuts an outdoor exhibit of giant metal wildflowers at the Wildflower Center while Shou Ping shares her intimate, 3-D portraits of birds and other nature subjects indoors. read full release
February 29, 2012	Artists & Artisans Festival Origami master headlines the Wildflower Center’s first spring event: Artists & Artisans Festival on March 17 and 18. read full release
February 29, 2012	Spring 2012 Event Season The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center celebrates the 2012 centennial of the birth of its founder by opening 16 new acres and holding special celebrations that start in mid-March. read full release
February 23, 2012	Spring 2012 Wildflower Season Benefits from Recent Rains The Wildflower Center's senior botanist reports that timely rains last fall and this winter have benefited early spring wildflowers, which will likely put on a good show in parts of Texas. read full release
February 23, 2012	New Finance Director, Invasive Species Manager Named A financial manager with 30 years of experience and an ecologist with research and educational outreach experience have joined the Wildflower Center staff. read full release
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
October 10, 2011	Balcones Burner Bash Balcones Burner Bash Oct. 22 is being organized by Balcones Recycling to raise funds for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to restore wildfire damaged landscapes in and around Bastrop County. read full release
October 4, 2011	Fall Plant Sale More than 100 drought-tolerant plant species plus native lawn options, gardening tips will be showcased at Fall Plant Sale October 15 and 16. read full release
September 20, 2011	Green Roof Water-Handling Study Dr. Mark Simmons from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has received a three-year, $88,000 grant to study the performance of vegetated roofs modified to function in hot, dry climates. read full release
September 6, 2011	Fallen Firefighters Commemoration A remembrance ceremony and tree planting will be held at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin to honor firefighters who died fighting Texas wildfires in 2011. read full release
August 24, 2011	Drought-Stricken Juniper Concerns Texas drought sucks cedar trees dry, increasing wildfire risk and potentially deforesting landscapes read full release
August 24, 2011	Sculpture, Painting Exhibit Renowned Texas sculptor Damian Priour exhibits his acclaimed glass and limestone evocations on the grounds, and emerging contemporary artist Darvin Jones displays paintings focused on color and light indoors. read full release
August 9, 2011	Bison Sightings on Grounds An escaped buffalo is using the Wildflower Center's native landscaping as a temporary home. read full release
July 14, 2011	Lady Bird Tribute Day The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers a free admission Sunday July 24 to honor the environmental work of the center’s founder. read full release
June 28, 2011	New Sustainable Sites Director Named A sustainable development expert has been chosen as the new director of the Sustainable Sites Initiative™. read full release
June 28, 2011	Free Military Admission Begins Tjhrough Labor Day, the Wildflower Center offers free admission to military personnel and 5 immediate family members read full release
June 22, 2011	Free Summer Nature Nights The Wildflower Center offers free Thursday nature explorations starting June 30 thanks to H-E-B. read full release
June 1, 2011	Citizen Scientist Program's Success Highlighted A program that harnesses volunteers throughout Texas to collect conservation data has been highlighted as a model citizen scientist program in the June issue of the journal Bioscience. read full release
May 26, 2011	Flowers Nature Painting Exhibit Catherine Beatty Flowers presents her paintings on silk of Texas flora and fauna starting May 28. read full release
May 26, 2011	Mabrey Sculpture Exhibit Marble, Limestone Sculpture Exhibit Debuts at Wildflower Center May 28 read full release
May 17, 2011	Butterflies and moths Nature Night The Wildflower Center presents Nature Night with butterflies and moths May 20 from 6-9 p.m. read full release
May 4, 2011	Wildflower Center Gala May 13 The Wildflower Center Green Gala & Silent Art Auction Friday, May 13, features special guest Mrs. Laura W. Bush. read full release
May 3, 2011	Gardens on Tour Five private Austin gardens and the native plant gardens at the Wildflower Center will be showcased the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend. read full release
May 3, 2011	National Public Gardens Day In celebration of National Public Gardens Day, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin invites the Central Texas community to visit their grounds on Friday, May 6 for educational tours and activities. read full release
April 26, 2011	2011 Texas Arboretum Dedication A dedication ceremony will be held April 30 in the developing Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
April 25, 2011	National Wildflower Week Photo Exhibits The Wildflower Center provides a wildflower photo exhibit and more May 2-May 8 for National Wildflower Week. read full release
April 21, 2011	Native Lawn Performance Research Lawn of Native Grasses Beats Traditional Lawn For Lushness, Weed Resistance, Researchers Say read full release
April 11, 2011	Wildflower Center Hosts Distance Learning Event for Students The Wildflower Center hosts PollinatorLIVE, virtual lessons about pollination for middle-school students across the Americas. read full release
April 4, 2011	Spring, Summer Wildflower Forecast Spotty sightings of Texas bluebonnets and other spring bloomers have been the norm this spring, with April rain hoped for to save the late spring and early summer season, said the Wildflower Center’s senior botanist. read full release
March 29, 2011	Spring Plant Sale & Festival The Wildflower Center holds its Spring Plant Sale the second weekend of April while bluebonnets are blooming. read full release
March 15, 2011	Artists & Artisans Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Artists & Artisans Festival showcases the nature-inspired works of more than 20 American artists. read full release
March 8, 2011	Modest Spring Blooms Predicted Little rain last fall in much of Texas means bluebonnets and other early spring wildflowers will not be as impressive as last year’s display, according to Wildflower Center expert. read full release
March 3, 2011	Center Establishes Sustainability Directory The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has unveiled an online tool for determining UT activities focused on sustainability. read full release
March 2, 2011	Spring Nature Nights Astronomy and pollinators will be focus of family nature events on Fridays in upcoming months read full release
February 28, 2011	Expanded Hours and Spring Events Enjoy an art festival, plant sale and more during peak wildflower season. read full release
February 15, 2011	Treaty Oak Clone in Center Arboretum The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will plant a genetically identical copy of Austin’s famous Treaty Oak in the Center’s developing Texas Arboretum. read full release
February 14, 2011	New Education Manager Named Alice Nance, former conservation program coordinator for the City of Austin, has been named education manager at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin. read full release
January 27, 2011	New Green Roof Study The Wildflower Center studies improving water-handling capabilities of vegetated roofs. read full release
January 12, 2011	Tree Talk Winter Walk Learn tree lore, purchase native trees and more at January 22 celebration read full release
December 2, 2010	Luminations holiday celebration Luminations: The Wildflower Center’s gift to the community includes thousands of lights, holiday music and more read full release
November 17, 2010	Wild Ideas Shopping Event The Wildflower Center goes wild for the holidays with artists, artisans and special sales during the 20th Annual Wild Ideas. read full release
October 21, 2010	Changes in Consulting and Sustainable Sites at the Wildflower Center Dr. Steve Windhager will soon become president of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, with Dr. Mark Simmons overseeing the Wildflower Center’s on-site research and off-site consulting projects. read full release
October 19, 2010	Goblins in the Garden El Día de los Muertos will be honored as part of this year’s Goblins in the Garden spectacular at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
October 19, 2010	Homeowner Landscaping Web Site A new Web site developed by the U.S. Botanic Garden and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center brings homeowners comprehensive advice on creating nature-friendly, sustainable landscapes. read full release
October 12, 2010	Texas Native Plant Week Texans can help the state’s iconic landscapes this fall by participating in Texas Native Plant Week activities Oct. 18-24. read full release
October 5, 2010	Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival Unusual and Drought-Tolerant Plants Among Options at Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival read full release
September 21, 2010	Fall Nature Nights Enjoy low-cost nature explorations three Fridays this fall. read full release
August 24, 2010	Austin Invasives Management Plan Developed At its meeting last Thursday, the Austin City Council approved up to $100,000 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to oversee creation of a coordinated management plan for addressing invasive plants on city lands. read full release
August 18, 2010	Yard Show Exhibit The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center presents a quirky celebration of place with an exhibit of yard art by Austin “Cathedral of Junk” creator Vince Hannemann and other Texans. read full release
August 17, 2010	$1.4 Million to Create Texas Arboretum A $1.4 million donation to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin will establish an arboretum to showcase the diversity and importance of Texas’ trees. read full release
July 20, 2010	Lady Bird Johnson Tribute Day Lady Bird’s environmental legacy honored July 25. read full release
July 7, 2010	Online Homeowner Resources for Adding Native Plant Beds With the City of Austin providing rebates for converting landscapes to beds of native plants, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers how to guides and other resources for homeowners considering environmentally friendly landscaping approaches. read full release
July 6, 2010	Snakes Start July Nature Night Topics at Wildflower Center The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center comes to life this July during low-cost Nature Nights for families. Learn about the outdoors while you study local reptiles, bees, wildlife tracking and birds of prey. read full release
June 24, 2010	Green roof stormwater capacity studied At its meeting yesterday, the Austin City Council approved $10,000 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to study how much rainwater manufactured green roof products can capture. read full release
May 25, 2010	Sustainable Sites Pilot Projects Announced The Sustainable Sites Initiative that the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center helps lead has selected pilot projects to test a national rating system for sustainable landscape design, construction and maintenance. read full release
April 27, 2010	Gardens on Tour 2010 Join us Mother’s Day weekend for an exclusive look at some of Austin’s unique and exquisite native plant gardens that met the challenge and thrived despite Central Texas' weather extremes this spring and last year. read full release
April 19, 2010	Invasive Species Educational Site Enhanced Texas' invasive species Web site debuts a user-friendly redesign that includes new interactive features enabling sightings to be reported to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals. read full release
April 7, 2010	Spring Plant Sale Rare native trees, drought-tolerant plants among offerings at the Spring Plant Sale & Gardening Festival April 10-11 read full release
April 1, 2010	Spring Wildflower Season Takes Off Cool spring temperatures have kept many wildflowers in check, but a spectacular display of bluebonnets and other native plants has begun as temperatures climb, said a University of Texas at Austin expert at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
March 5, 2010	Spring Art, Nature Exhibits As Carolina jessamine and other wildflowers start blooming at the Wildflower Center, three spring exhibits begin in March. read full release
March 2, 2010	Spring Nature Nights Back by popular demand, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin sponsors a night of celestial discovery for families as its first monthly Nature Night of the spring. read full release
February 24, 2010	State Wildflower Forecast Widespread fall and winter rains should make for an excellent wildflower season in much of Texas, according to the Wildflower Center's Damon Waitt. read full release
February 18, 2010	Urban Art Fundraiser The first ever Balcones Burner Bash, a unique urban art contest with an environmental theme, will occur March 6 at Balcones Recycling's downtown location to benefit the Wildflower Center. read full release
February 17, 2010	Events During Wildflower Days March 15 is the start of this year's Wildflower Days, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s spring season of events. read full release
January 12, 2010	Free Admission January Offers New Exhibits The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers free admission throughout January to its gardens, new visitors gallery exhibit, store and more. read full release
December 23, 2009	New Headstone Marks Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson’s Grave read full release
December 4, 2009	Wild Ideas Shopping Event Free Admission Holiday Shopping At Wildflower Center Wild Ideas Event read full release
November 11, 2009	LBJ Museum Plaza, Lady Bird Johnson Center Dedicated The dedication of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Plaza and the Lady Bird Johnson Center at The University of Texas at Austin will be held Nov. 13 for invited guests. read full release
November 5, 2009	New Landscape Rating System Released A partnership including the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center today released the nation’s first rating system for the design, construction and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, with or without buildings. read full release
November 3, 2009	Simmons Advises Clinton Climate Initiative Dr. Mark Simmons, a restoration ecologist at The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, has been invited to join the technical advisory group for the Clinton Climate Initiative. read full release
October 15, 2009	First Texas Native Plant Week Celebrated The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin has partnered with the City of Austin, the office of state Rep. Donna Howard and the Native Plant Society of Texas to raise public awareness of the value and beauty of nativ read full release
October 15, 2009	Seed Bank Project Reaches Major Milestone An international partnership of 54 countries led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and including the Wildflower Center is celebrating a decade of work to set aside seeds for future generations from 10 percent of the world’s wild flowering species. read full release
September 30, 2009	Fall Plant Sale, Festival The Wildflower Center’s Fall Plant Sale provides more than 300 species for the garden, including hard-to-find native options such as Texas madrone, scarlet pea ground cover, and claret cup and lady’s finger cacti. read full release
September 30, 2009	Center Experts on KLBJ Call-In Show Tom Spencer’s gardening show on KLBJ has become Wildflower Hour, with Center experts speaking every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. read full release
September 18, 2009	Call For Sustainable Landscape Pilot Projects Pilot Projects to Test First National Rating System for Sustainable Landscapes read full release
August 4, 2009	Holidays at the Wildflower Center These events are planned for the holiday season of 2009. read full release
July 8, 2009	Lady Bird Tribute Day Lady Bird Johnson Tribute Day to honor the environmental work of the center’s founder on July 26. read full release
June 25, 2009	Origami exhibit debuts Natural Rhythm, an exhibit of Joan Son’s paper art, will appear on site from July 9 through early October. read full release
June 10, 2009	Sculpture Exhibit A dozen new sculptures have been added to the Texas Society of Sculptors exhibit on site, which has been continued through August. read full release
June 10, 2009	Origami Exhibit in July Joan Son’s exhibit of meditations on nature through paper will be available for visitors’ enjoyment starting on July 9. read full release
June 3, 2009	Students Medicinal Plant Workshops Austin High School Students Learn Medicinal Value of Native Plants during Texas Shaman Workshops read full release
April 21, 2009	Gala and Silent Art Auction Wildflower Center unveils its Wildflower Gala and Silent Art Auction with the theme of “Shades of Green: Elegant and Eco-Friendly," an event that will leave a small environmental footprint – without sacrificing its traditional appeal. read full release
April 28, 2009	Gardens on Tour 2009 Tour five private and public gardens and those of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center During Gardens on Tour 2009 read full release
April 9, 2009	Wildflower Center Names New Development Director A development expert with previous experience in this field at The University of Texas at Austin and Arizona State University has been named director of development at the university’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
April 7, 2009	Recent rains benefit spring wildflowers Cooler-than-average temperatures and rain in recent weeks should help bluebonnet blooms last longer while boosting the flowering of late spring bloomers. read full release
April 2, 2009	Spanish Audio Content Expanded The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin has added four new audio tours to its Spanish-language information available on the Web and to those who visit the gardens. read full release
March 11, 2009	Wildflower Days™ Wildflower Days™, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s spring season of events, begins March 16. read full release
March 4, 2009	Artists & Artisans Festival The annual Artists & Artisans Festival March 21 and 22 showcases the work of more than 20 American artists in metal, painting, read full release
March 4, 2009	Teaching AISD Teachers The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will teach their native plant curriculum to the first group of hundreds of fourth grade Austin ISD teachers on Saturday, March 7 as part of a new instructional agreement. read full release
March 3, 2009	Astronomy Nature Night Back by popular demand, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin sponsors a night of celestial discovery as its first monthly Nature Night of the spring on Friday, March 6. read full release
February 25, 2009	Texas Society of Sculptors Exhibit The Texas Society of Sculptors exhibit debuts March 3 with an installment of 38 pieces. read full release
February 17, 2009	Spring 2009 Wildflower Forecast Recent rains will help Engelmann daisy and some other wildflowers this season, but can’t make up for sparse rain last fall in Central Texas, according to a University of Texas at Austin expert at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
January 27, 2009	$500,000 Urban Sustainability Grant An interdisciplinary university team including Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center staff has received $500,000 from the University of Texas System to develop an integrated approach to address rapid urbanization, sustainability. read full release
January 15, 2009	Tree Talk Winter Walk Explore the beauty, benefits and maintenance of native trees at the perfect time of year for planting and pruning during this free admission event at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin. read full release
January 6, 2009	Sustainability Classes Offered Through UT Informal Classes A free class on how to garden to combat global warming and a new series of classes for the public about making sustainable landscape choices are among the 16 Go Native U options this spring from the Wildflower Center and Texas Union Informal Classes. read full release
November 10, 2008	Sustainable Landscape Guidelines Developed The Sustainable Sites Initiative, a partnership including the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, invites public comment today on a new report with the most comprehensive set of voluntary guidelines yet developed for sustainable landscapes. read full release
October 23, 2008	Goblins in the Garden The Wildflower Center's annual Goblins in the Garden Halloween spectacular is Oct. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. read full release
October 16, 2008	Fall Plant Sale and Gardening Festival The Wildflower Center’s Fall Plant Sale will provide about 300 species and thousands of plants to choose from. read full release
September 17, 2008	Spanish Celebration, Nature Night At the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's first Nature Night this fall, visitors will learn how native plants are used in their everyday lives in English or Spanish as part of a concurrent celebration of the center’s new Spanish language material. read full release
August 13, 2008	Waitt Joins Invasive Advisory Committee Dr. Damon Waitt, the lead botanist at The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, has been elected a member of the advisory committee for the National Invasive Species Council. read full release
July 28, 2008	Green Roof Capabilities Studied The first study to compare the performance of different types of green roofs has been completed by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and suggests that buyers shouldn’t assume these roofs are created equal. read full release
July 15, 2008	Pollination Habits of Endangered Texas Rice Revealed to Help Its Preservation A study led by the Wildflower Center has revealed that a type of wild rice that only grows in a small stretch of the San Marcos River is likely so rare because it plays the sexual reproduction game poorly. read full release
July 10, 2008	New Texas Organization to Combat Invasive Plants and Pests Texas has joined more than 25 states with organizations established specifically to protect native species from invasive plants and pests. read full release
July 8, 2008	Weekly Nature Nights Return During July Nature Nights at The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers children and families an exciting opportunity to explore the animals, plants and ecology of Central Texas. read full release
July 2, 2008	Wildflower Center Free Admission Day July 11 The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is offering a free admission day and free wildflower seed packets for all visitors to recognize the anniversary of Mrs. Johnson’s death. read full release
July 1, 2008	New Texas Organization to Combat Invasive Plants and Pests Texas has joined more than 25 states with organizations established specifically to protect native species from invasive plants and pests. read full release
June 30, 2008	Using Fires to Limit Wildfire Damage Supervised prescribed summer burns play a role in preventing wildfire damage. read full release
June 18, 2008	Wildflower Center Research Receives $100,000 Boost from AMD AMD announced a $100,000 landscape restoration grant for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center during opening ceremonies Monday for AMD’s new “Lone Star” campus in Austin. read full release
June 18, 2008	Landscape Structures Commits $200,000 to Sustainable Sites Initiative Landscape Structures Inc., a premier manufacturer of commercial playground equipment based in Delano, Minn., has committed $200,000 to support the Sustainable Sites Initiative. read full release
June 3, 2008	Wildflower Center To Be Honored for Work on Green Landscapes The Wildflower Center has been selected to receive the 2008 Olmsted Medal for contributions to landscape architecture from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). read full release
May 14, 2008	Lady Bird Johnson Commemorated With National Exhibit at U.S. Botanic Garden The First Lady whose beautification work in the nation’s capital is in bloom today will be honored at the United States Botanic Garden in a free summer exhibit created by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin. read full release
May 13, 2008	L. Ray Watercolor Exhibit Debuts More than 25 transparent watercolor paintings of butterflies by Texas artist L. Ray will be on display this summer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
April 24, 2008	Wildflower Center Names New Development, Media Relations Directors Terry Quinn, with more than 10 years professional fundraising expertise locally, and Barbra Rodriguez, with a decade of higher education media relations experience, have joined the university’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center as development and m read full release
April 18, 2008	Texas Artists’ Sculptures Debut The Wildflower Center features a spring exhibit of nature-inspired sculptures nestled throughout the Center’s grounds. Texas artists crafted the12 works from limestone, bronze and natural materials read full release
April 15, 2008	Wildflower Forecast #2 Mild temperatures and intermittent rains have helped many wildflowers this season, with pink evening primrose especially prominent along roadsides in Texas. read full release
April 1, 2008	Spring Plant Sale and Gardening Festival The Wildflower Center’s Spring Plant Sale will provide nearly 300 species and thousands of plants to choose from April 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Spring Plant & Gardening Festival. read full release
February 27, 2008	Wildflower Days™ Artists& Artisans Festival Kicks Off the Beginning of Wildflower Season The annual Artists & Artisans Festival showcases the work of more than 20 American artists in metal, painting, photography, jewelry, pottery and more. Find unique items such as bird houses made from mesquite, sculptured metal flowers and more. read full release
February 18, 2008	2008 Wildflower Forecast Is for Moderate Displays, With Added Rain Improving Conditions An average display of wildflowers is expected this year in Central Texas because of sparse rains, although the situation could quickly improve, according to The University of Texas at Austin's expert at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
February 5, 2008	Bird Secrets at the Wildflower Center Jeff Wells, author of the Birder's Conservation Handbook: North America's 100 Birds of Conservation Concern, will talk about his views on the state of birds and bird conservation in North America. read full release
January 18, 2008	Teaching the Teachers about Native Plants National Parks professionals and Boys and Girls Clubs of America will gather at the Wildflower Center next week to study ways of connecting children to native plants and National Parks. read full release
January 17, 2008	Tree Talk Winter Walk- Get Wild and Woody Tree Talk Winter Walk is the perfect time to learn about native trees and shrubs and find a few for your backyard. Experts are on hand to guide walks and give tips on landscape design and tree maintenance and there will be habitat hikes for children. read full release
January 14, 2008	2008 Wildflower Days It will soon be time for those bluebonnet photos, and one of the best places to take them is at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center during the 2008 Wildflower Days. read full release
November 23, 2007	L. Ray Named Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Official Artist for Wildflower Days 2008 L.Ray’s original painting will become part of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s permanent art collection and will be prominently displayed for all to see. read full release
November 1, 2007	NEW REPORT BRINGS SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES MAINSTREAM A report released today will help usher sustainable landscape design into mainstream use. Featuring over 200 recommendations for designing and building sustainable landscapes, the report is part of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, a partnership between t read full release
October 23, 2007	Texas Invasive Plant Conference Seeks to Combat Growing Threat The purpose of the conference is to inform and educate the public, land managers, researchers and others on the serious impact invasive plants have on biodiversity, native flora, fauna and natural ecosystems. Through presentations, panel discussions, wor read full release
October 5, 2007	Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival Offers Oak and Pecan Seedlings from the Texas White House The Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival will have a limited, exclusive supply of live oak, red oak and pecan seedlings grown from the seeds collected from the beautiful trees at the LBJ Ranch National Historic Site in Stonewall, TX. read full release
May 23, 2007	Wildflower Center Researchers Describe How to Avoid the Environmental Risks of Limited Plant Selection in Landscape Design Reliance by landscape designers on a small selection of often non-native plant species limits landscape design and poses significant environmental risk according to a recent report published by researchers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The read full release
May 9, 2007	The Austonian Helps Fund Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Green Roof Research Project Second Congress Ltd. (Second Congress), developer of The Austonian luxury high-rise condominium project, announced today it is supporting the Green Roof Research Project underway at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Aus read full release
May 1, 2007	Meadows Foundation Awards $262,000 Grant To Create Standards for Sustainable Landscapes The Meadows Foundation of Dallas has awarded the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin a $262,000 grant to aid its effort to create standards for sustainable landscapes in partnership with the American Society of Landsca read full release
April 24, 2007	Wildflower Center, Mithun Develop Tool to Combat Climate Change Concern about climate change has prompted the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Mithun, a leading sustainable design company, to develop a web-based tool for calculating and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. read full release
April 23, 2007	Descendant of Treaty Oak to be Planted at Wildflower Center During 118th Official State Arbor Day Celebration The Texas Forest Service and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center are pleased to announce America's National Tree “The Oak,” will be the star attraction at the 118th Official State of Texas Arbor Day Celebration at the Wildflower Center 10 a.m., April read full release
April 17, 2007	Catellus to Announce Details of Wildflower Center Partnership, Unveil Plans for First Neighborhood Park On Thursday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m., Catellus Development Group, the master developer of Mueller, will announce details of a partnership with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for the development of Mueller's Southwest Greenway. In addition, represe read full release
April 6, 2007	Gardens on Tour 2007 Join us Mother's Day Weekend for an exclusive look at some of Austin's unique gardens. Take a self-guided tour of five private landscapes, an all-native green roof and the celebrated gardens of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
April 5, 2007	2007 Wildflower Forecast #2 - The Battle between Wildflowers and Invasive Plants Wildflowers have had an impressive start this season. However, the same conditions that are beneficial to them can also promote invasive species. Along Austin's roadsides Rapistrum rugosum, an invasive, is competing for space among the native wildflowers. read full release
March 30, 2007	Big Daddy Long Legs Sculpture Makes its Debut at the Wildflower Center David Rogers has been an artist in residence for the last few months at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, while completing his newest addition to his "BIG BUGS" exhibit, Big Daddy Long Legs. read full release
March 26, 2007	A.R. Valentien Botanicals Exhibit The “A.R. Valentien Botanicals” exhibit is on loan from the San Diego Natural History Museum. The artist depicts the beauty and purity of native California plants with dazzling watercolors and lifelike illustrations. read full release
March 06, 2007	Wildflower Days Artists & Artisans Festival The annual Artists & Artisans Festival showcases the work of more than 20 local artists. Find unique items such as birdbaths hand carved from natural volcanic rocks, sculptured metal flowers and hand blown glass jewelry. Stroll through our gardens and be read full release
February 12, 2007	2007 Wildflower Forecast - Heavy Rains Could Bring Impressive Wildflower Displays. Above average rainfall in Central Texas could mean good things for wildflower displays and the many wildflower enthusiasts that enjoy them each spring. read full release
January 22, 2007	Wildflower Center Revamps Plant Information Network with Garden Planning in Mind The Native Plant Information Network (NPIN), already one of the most comprehensive online resources for native plant information, is now much more useful to landscaping professionals and home gardeners, thanks to a total redesign introduced this month by read full release
November 20, 2006	Wildflower Center Receives Houston Endowment Grant for Houston Area Plant Conservation Houston Endowment has awarded the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center a three-year grant to collect and conserve seeds of native plants in the Houston and East Texas area. read full release
October 24, 2006	Held Over! David Rogers' BIG BUGS Exhibit Extended Until December 2 It's not too late to see the BIG BUGS exhibit at the Wildflower Center! The exhibit, originally scheduled to close November 4, has been held over by popular demand. read full release
October 24, 2006	Artisans, Artists and Ambiance! Shop Tax-Free at the Wildflower Center The Wildflower Center's 16th Annual Holiday Shopping Event features local artists and artisans selling watercolors, jewelry, photography, pottery and herbal products as well as the unique gifts for all ages in the Wildflower Center Store. read full release
October 17, 2006	Public Hearing On Blue Hole Regional Park Set for November 6 The proposed master plan for the 129-acre Blue Hole Regional Park, developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center with guidance from the Blue Hole Stakeholder Group, will be presented to Wimberley citizens at a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Monday, No read full release
October 12, 2006	Goblins in the Gardens - Halloween Festivities at the Wildflower Center Spiders and giant insects! A haunted tower! It's all family fun at Goblins in the Garden at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin. read full release
October 2, 2006	Holiday Lights in the Gardens -- Luminations at the Wildflower Center Luminations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a must-attend holiday family event: festivities in one of Central Texas' most beautiful locations. read full release
September 28, 2006	Fall Plant Sale and Gardening Festival Offers Help for Summer-Weary Gardeners Did the hot summer wreck your garden? There's help coming from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin at the Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival. read full release
September 21, 2006	Fall Lecture Series is All About Insects The Fall Lecture Series is an opportunity to learn about real insects and what they do for us. read full release
September 8, 2006	Fall Nature Nights Explore Bugs With David Rogers' BIG BUGS on display, the theme for the fall series of Nature Nights is all about insects. Nature Nights are for the family--interactive explorations of animals, plants and ecology in Central Texas. read full release
September 5, 2006	Wildflower Center officially becomes part of The University of Texas at Austin The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is now officially a component of The University of Texas at Austin, with approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Committee on Strategic Planning on Sept. 5. read full release
August 3, 2006	Wildflower Center to Hold Conference On Conservation Development The economics of conservation development will be the subject of a two-day conference Thursday and Friday, August 31 and September 1, at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower read full release
July 7, 2006	DAVID ROGERS' BIG BUGS exhibit grand opening. DAVID ROGERS' BIG BUGS exhibit includes eight enormous sculptures of insects-a 1,200-pound praying mantis, a 7-foot assassin bug and the biggest spider you will ever see read full release
July 1, 2006	Nature Nights Are Back During July Nature Nights are fun, interactive explorations of animals, plants and ecology in Central Texas. $1 admission, free to EcoExplorer members. Nature Nights is presented in cooperation with Texas Parks & Wildlife and is generously sponsored by 107.1 KGSR and read full release
April 26, 2006	Texas Discovery Gardens Joins the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Affiliate Program These affiliate relationships help the Wildflower Center broaden its mission to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes. read full release
April 1, 2006	A New Improved Texas Wildflower Guide, Updated by Wildflower Center Botanist Some 22 years after it was first published, a revered field guide to Texas wildflowers, Texas Wildflowers by the late Campbell and Lynn Loughmiller, has a new look and up-to-date information. read full release
June 19, 2006	Stakeholders Making Progress On Blue Hole Regional Park Master Plan Guided by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center team, the stakeholders in the Blue Hole Regional Park process are well along on developing the direction and focus of the regional park. read full release
May 13, 2006	Gardens on Tour 2006 Presented by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center This self-guided tour will introduce gardening enthusiasts to five private gardens, plus the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. read full release
June 20, 2006	University of Texas System Regents Authorize Union of The University of Texas at Austin, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center The University of Texas Board of Regents today (June 20) authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Intent to make the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center a component of The University of Texas at Austin. read full release
March 6, 2006	Wildflower Center will unveil outdoor sculpture installation by Austin Green Art The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin will present the opening of "Sculpture in the Wild," an outdoor exhibition of limestone sculptures to be showcased in the Center's newly created outdoor art gallery. read full release
March 2006	Wildflower Days 2006 Begin at the Wildflower Center In addition to beautiful native blooms-bluebonnets, paintbrush and dozens of others-- the upcoming season includes an Artisans' Festival, a chance to stock up on hardy native plants and the better-than-ever Gardens on Tour. read full release
February 2006	2006 Wildflower Forecast Lower than average rainfall in the fall of 2005 could mean a lower than usual wildflower display this spring for most of Travis County. read full release
February 22, 2006	Distinguished Lecturers Series: Plants that Changed the World The Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center are sponsoring a Distinguished Lecturer series that looks at ordinary plants that have changed lives and created wealth, dominion and poverty. read full release
February 14, 2006	Ann and O.J. Weber Butterfly Garden This garden, designed by Judy Walther of Environmental Survey Consulting, demonstrates the codependent relationship of plants and insects, and the critical role of pollinators in sustaining biodiversity. read full release
February 14, 2006	New Botanicals Exhibit Opens at the Wildflower Center New Botanicals, a series of lyrical watercolor paintings by noted artist Mary Welborn opens Saturday, February 25, at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and continues through April 22. read full release
December 2, 2005	Wildflower Center Volunteers In 2005, the Wildflower Center's 400 volunteers selflessly contributed 21,200 hours of their time to make Lady Bird's vision a reality read full release
October 24, 2005	Pulling Together Initiative First statewide conference on invasive plant species convenes in Austin read full release
September 1, 2005	Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to donate Labor Day admissions proceeds to American Red Cross for disaster relief read full release
August 26, 2005	NASA teams with Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Austin's Wildflower Center awarded grant to create a native plant landscape master plan at the Johnson Space Center in Houston read full release
August 5, 2005	Fabulous Fall Activities A cornucopia of events waits visitors this autumn at the Wildflower Center read full release
July 28, 2005	Conservation Development Symposium Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center hosts the 4th annual Conservation Development Symposium on August 19, 2005 read full release
May 14, 2005	Big Texas Wildflowers Exhibit by Malou Flato Artist Malou Flato shows paintings in Big Texas Wildflowers exhibit at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center read full release
April 27, 2005	2005 Summer Family Workshops Family-oriented activitites at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center read full release
April 19, 2005	Wildflower Center Announces New Affiliate Relationships National and international organizations join forces to promote native plants read full release
April 4, 2005	Enjoy Nature Nights 2005 During Extended Summer Hours Wildflower Center partners with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to present family fun with live animals for just $1 per person read full release
April 2, 2005	Annual Spring Gala Benefit and Art Auction coming May 6 Celebration under the stars features Hill Country art, silent auction read full release
March 31, 2005	Wildflower Center Launches New Study On Green Roof Building Stratus property Starbucks in South Austin to serve as pilot project read full release
March 28, 2005	Wildflower Days In Full Bloom with Spring Plant Sale Popular Annual Sale and Garden Festival Boasts More Than 23,000 Plants read full release
March 10, 2005	Native Plants magazine wins 2005 Dalton Pen Communication Award Flagship publication of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center receives international recognition from Warwick Publishing read full release
February 28, 2005	Wildflower Days 2005 begin! The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center welcomes spring with its annual Wildflower Days season from March 14-April 25, 2005 read full release
February 17, 2005	2005 Wildflower Forecast Fall rain yields good display of wildflowers for Travis County, but Bluebonnets may suffer in some areas due to fungal infections read full release
January 11, 2005	Wildflower Center Partners with Texas Coffee Traders Special "Bluebonnet Blend" coffee will benefit the environment read full release
December 13, 2004	Town Lake Tree Restoration A joint effort of the Wildflower Center and the Town Lake Trail Foundation read full release
December 1, 2004	Tree Talk & Winter Walk Learn about and purchase trees and shrubs on January 22, 2005. Free admission! read full release
November 11, 2004	January Free Admission Days Visit the Wildflower Center free-of-charge during January, 2005 read full release
October 5, 2004	Wildflower Center To Distribute Teresa Autumn Sage Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center signs agreement to serve as Texas propagator and distributor of patent-pending plant read full release
August 23, 2004	Annual Fall Plant Sale and Gardening Festival Fall seeds bring spring wildflowers! read full release
June 2, 2004	New Executive Director Susan K. Rieff assumes reins of leadership at Wildflower Center read full release
July 2004	Nature Nights Cool down during extended hours and lowered admission every Thursday in July read full release
June-July 2004	Children's Summer Family Workshops Join us for family-oriented summer activities in June and July read full release
June 5, 2004	National Trails Day Activities Celebrate the Great Outdoors on Saturday, June 5, with Guided Walks and Talks read full release
March 29, 2004	2004 Wildflower Forecast The bluebonnets are blooming - get those cameras ready! read full release
April 17-18, 2004	Spring Plant Sale and Garden Festival Wildflower Days continues with largest selection of native plants in Central Texas read full release
March 27, 2004	Eric Carle Book Signing World-renowned childrens author signs new book during only Texas visit in 2004 read full release
Spring 2004	Wildflower Days 2004 Begin in March Information on Wildflower Days 2004 read full release
2004-2005	Wildflower Center Fact Sheet General Fact Sheet read full release
2004-2005	Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center BY THE NUMBERS Numbers Fact Sheet read full release
2004-2005	Rainwater Harvesting at the Wildflower Center Fact sheet on Rainwater Harvesting read full release
2004-2005	Nature Trails at the Wildflower Center Fact sheet on Nature Trails read full release
January 2004	January Free Days Free Admission to the Wildflower Center throughout January 2004 read full release
October 18, 2003	Festival de las Plantas 2003 Free Fall Festival Celebration at Roy G. Guerrero Park read full release
Fall 2003	Wildflower Center, HK Insights Team Up Partnership to produce home fragrance and personal care items read full release