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EVENTS & CLASSES
Join us for one of our exciting classes, programs or events
Dino Nites
Select evenings, May 26 – June 28
Yoga Retreat
Fridays, June 21 & July 26
Tasting Tuesday
Tuesday, June 11
Camp Wildflower
Select days, May – June
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
Well, this is sweet: local, legendary creamery @amysicecreams has created two flavors inspired by the Wildflower Center! They’ll be on rotation throughout the month, but you can order a scoop of each (while supplies last) on June 11 at any of Amy’s Austin and San Antonio locations. Read more about the flavors below:
🌶️ Sweet & Spicy Locals: Amy’s classic Sweet Cream gets turned up a notch by chile pequin-infused honey.
🌵Claudia’s Curious Cactus: The main ingredient of this non-dairy sorbet (named after Mrs. Johnson) is prickly pear juice.
Which are you most excited to try? Bonus: 15% of the sale of these flavors will support the Wildflower Center’s mission - inspiring the conservation of native plants!
📷 (1): Chile pequin (Capsicum annuum), Lee Page
📷 (2): Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.), Alan Cressler
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 7
🔦 Head(lamp)s up: the CaveSim team - also part of our free Nature Nights event this evening - will be at the Wildflower Center from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. today for visitors to experience their amazingly realistic mobile cave, along with a vertical caving tower and more! Swing by before the activities ramp up at 6 p.m. to learn about science, conservation, and exploration AND get extra time with these caving pros 🪨 More details at the link in our bio!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 6
Discover nature`s laboratory this World Environment Day by taking a stroll down our research trails!
Cross the side driveway (where roadrunners are known to roam!) and embark on the John Barr Trail or explore the Simmons Research Trail loop, where our center`s conservation research comes to life. From fire`s impact to drought-resistant native flora in bloom, these trails are an exploration of environmental resilience. You`ll also find several plots representing research on ecological design such as green roofs! 🌱
The Wildflower Center, as part of @texasscience, supports conservation research leveraging native plants and innovative design to combat environmental challenges like water scarcity, climate change, and ecosystem degradation. Learn more about our work at the link in our bio.
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #WorldEnvironmentDay
Jun 5
What’s in Season: Gregg’s mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)! 🦋
The beautiful purple-blue blossoms on this native plant aren’t just for show - they will also attract lots of butterflies as they make their journey through Texas in the fall! Gregg’s mistflower blooms March to November, providing nectar for a variety of pollinator inspect species during that period. Consider planting some in your garden this year!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 4
The Wildflower Center is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museum program, offering free admission to our nation`s active-duty military personnel and their families, from Armed Forces Day (May 18th) through Labor Day (September 2nd). ❤️
The museum access program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts (@neaarts) and Blue Star Families (@bluestarfamilies), in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums, botanical gardens, and other organizations across the United States. Tag your active-duty friends and family below - we want to see them enjoying our gardens this summer!
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Jun 3
✨ Y`all ready for some after-hours adventure? Our Nature Nights series starts on June 6th, and we`re celebrating National Caves & Karst Day like never before! Bring the whole fam for a FREE evening of hands-on learning and exploration - here`s what`s on the agenda:
1️⃣ Explore our epic Wildflower Center caves! (Cave tours are limited and given on a first come first served basis. See website for additional details.)
2️⃣ Learn about sinkholes on one of our walk-and-talks, starting at 6:45 and 7:45 p.m.!
3️⃣ Scale CaveSim’s climbing tower and/or check out their mobile cave.
4️⃣ Meet a real-life paleontologist and representatives from UT Grotto (@undergroundtexasgrotto), chow down at the Café, spot animatronic dinos, and more!
📣A huge shoutout to @heb for sponsoring this event! Remember...admission`s on us from 5 to 9 p.m.! Activities kick off at 6 p.m., find more details at the link below. No need to RSVP - we`ll see you there ✨
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #NatureNights
Jun 2
The animatronic dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center have been doing a whole lot more than just looking cool, apparently - they’ve really been making the most of their time here! From relaxing in our gardens, to learning more about conservation, to hanging out in our gift shop and café…this place is any dino’s dream come true. ✨🦖
🌿 Plan your own day full of flowers, fossilized friends, and fun by purchasing your Dinosaurs Around the World Tickets at the link in our bio!
Big thanks to our friends at @fortworthbotanicgarden for helping this extra-special dino come to life 😉
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #DinosaurDay
Jun 1
Guess who`s the newest addition to the wide array of wildlife that calls our nature trails home? This little fawn! 🦌
Did you know baby deer, also known as fawns, are born with white spots to camouflage them in the dappled sunlight that comes in through the tree cover? Head on over the Wildflower Center to look for this cutie in person, and be sure to drive slowly in wooded areas - there are tons of these newborn fawns around and they`re not very street smart yet!
Plan your visit now at the link in our bio! 🌳
📷: Bill J. Boyd #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
May 31
It`s National Creativity Day, and the natural beauty of Texas continues to inspire us in all kinds of ways! 🎨🌿 In this magazine feature from our treasured Manager of Volunteer Services, Carrie McDonald, we dive into the world of the Botanical Buds (@botanical_buds_atx) as their art flourishes, friendships deepen, and perspectives on our planet evolve.
🖌️ Discover more about their Wildflower Center artwork and the transformative power of seeing our familiar landscapes through new eyes - check out the link in our bio!
📷: Ann Alva Wieding (@bigredmuse) #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 30
Summer heat got you sweating the small stuff? Join us for a half-day retreat with @atxyogagirl, Cynthia Bernard! Discover practices for everyday presence and embrace peace and ease. No experience necessary, just bring yourself! 🧘♀️✨
Choose your date:
🗓 Friday, June 21, 2024 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Library)
🗓 Friday, July 26, 2024 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Great Hall)
Experience:
🌅 Morning Meditation
🎶 Mindful Movement
🌳 Guided Nature Walk
📝 Creative Writing
🎵 Sound Bath & more!
Let`s cultivate presence together through movement, meditation, nature, and creativity - register for this experience at the link in our bio! Refreshments included with registration. Adults only, please. See you there! 🌸
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 29
Well, this is sweet: local, legendary creamery @amysicecreams has created two flavors inspired by the Wildflower Center! They’ll be on rotation throughout the month, but you can order a scoop of each (while supplies last) on June 11 at any of Amy’s Austin and San Antonio locations. Read more about the flavors below:
🌶️ Sweet & Spicy Locals: Amy’s classic Sweet Cream gets turned up a notch by chile pequin-infused honey.
🌵Claudia’s Curious Cactus: The main ingredient of this non-dairy sorbet (named after Mrs. Johnson) is prickly pear juice.
Which are you most excited to try? Bonus: 15% of the sale of these flavors will support the Wildflower Center’s mission - inspiring the conservation of native plants!
📷 (1): Chile pequin (Capsicum annuum), Lee Page
📷 (2): Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.), Alan Cressler
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 7
🔦 Head(lamp)s up: the CaveSim team - also part of our free Nature Nights event this evening - will be at the Wildflower Center from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. today for visitors to experience their amazingly realistic mobile cave, along with a vertical caving tower and more! Swing by before the activities ramp up at 6 p.m. to learn about science, conservation, and exploration AND get extra time with these caving pros 🪨 More details at the link in our bio!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 6
Discover nature`s laboratory this World Environment Day by taking a stroll down our research trails!
Cross the side driveway (where roadrunners are known to roam!) and embark on the John Barr Trail or explore the Simmons Research Trail loop, where our center`s conservation research comes to life. From fire`s impact to drought-resistant native flora in bloom, these trails are an exploration of environmental resilience. You`ll also find several plots representing research on ecological design such as green roofs! 🌱
The Wildflower Center, as part of @texasscience, supports conservation research leveraging native plants and innovative design to combat environmental challenges like water scarcity, climate change, and ecosystem degradation. Learn more about our work at the link in our bio.
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #WorldEnvironmentDay
Jun 5
What’s in Season: Gregg’s mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)! 🦋
The beautiful purple-blue blossoms on this native plant aren’t just for show - they will also attract lots of butterflies as they make their journey through Texas in the fall! Gregg’s mistflower blooms March to November, providing nectar for a variety of pollinator inspect species during that period. Consider planting some in your garden this year!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
Jun 4
The Wildflower Center is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museum program, offering free admission to our nation`s active-duty military personnel and their families, from Armed Forces Day (May 18th) through Labor Day (September 2nd). ❤️
The museum access program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts (@neaarts) and Blue Star Families (@bluestarfamilies), in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums, botanical gardens, and other organizations across the United States. Tag your active-duty friends and family below - we want to see them enjoying our gardens this summer!
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter
Jun 3
✨ Y`all ready for some after-hours adventure? Our Nature Nights series starts on June 6th, and we`re celebrating National Caves & Karst Day like never before! Bring the whole fam for a FREE evening of hands-on learning and exploration - here`s what`s on the agenda:
1️⃣ Explore our epic Wildflower Center caves! (Cave tours are limited and given on a first come first served basis. See website for additional details.)
2️⃣ Learn about sinkholes on one of our walk-and-talks, starting at 6:45 and 7:45 p.m.!
3️⃣ Scale CaveSim’s climbing tower and/or check out their mobile cave.
4️⃣ Meet a real-life paleontologist and representatives from UT Grotto (@undergroundtexasgrotto), chow down at the Café, spot animatronic dinos, and more!
📣A huge shoutout to @heb for sponsoring this event! Remember...admission`s on us from 5 to 9 p.m.! Activities kick off at 6 p.m., find more details at the link below. No need to RSVP - we`ll see you there ✨
#StayWild #WildflowerCenter #NatureNights
Jun 2
The animatronic dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center have been doing a whole lot more than just looking cool, apparently - they’ve really been making the most of their time here! From relaxing in our gardens, to learning more about conservation, to hanging out in our gift shop and café…this place is any dino’s dream come true. ✨🦖
🌿 Plan your own day full of flowers, fossilized friends, and fun by purchasing your Dinosaurs Around the World Tickets at the link in our bio!
Big thanks to our friends at @fortworthbotanicgarden for helping this extra-special dino come to life 😉
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #DinosaurDay
Jun 1
Guess who`s the newest addition to the wide array of wildlife that calls our nature trails home? This little fawn! 🦌
Did you know baby deer, also known as fawns, are born with white spots to camouflage them in the dappled sunlight that comes in through the tree cover? Head on over the Wildflower Center to look for this cutie in person, and be sure to drive slowly in wooded areas - there are tons of these newborn fawns around and they`re not very street smart yet!
Plan your visit now at the link in our bio! 🌳
📷: Bill J. Boyd #StayWild #WildflowerCenter
May 31
It`s National Creativity Day, and the natural beauty of Texas continues to inspire us in all kinds of ways! 🎨🌿 In this magazine feature from our treasured Manager of Volunteer Services, Carrie McDonald, we dive into the world of the Botanical Buds (@botanical_buds_atx) as their art flourishes, friendships deepen, and perspectives on our planet evolve.
🖌️ Discover more about their Wildflower Center artwork and the transformative power of seeing our familiar landscapes through new eyes - check out the link in our bio!
📷: Ann Alva Wieding (@bigredmuse) #WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 30
Summer heat got you sweating the small stuff? Join us for a half-day retreat with @atxyogagirl, Cynthia Bernard! Discover practices for everyday presence and embrace peace and ease. No experience necessary, just bring yourself! 🧘♀️✨
Choose your date:
🗓 Friday, June 21, 2024 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Library)
🗓 Friday, July 26, 2024 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Great Hall)
Experience:
🌅 Morning Meditation
🎶 Mindful Movement
🌳 Guided Nature Walk
📝 Creative Writing
🎵 Sound Bath & more!
Let`s cultivate presence together through movement, meditation, nature, and creativity - register for this experience at the link in our bio! Refreshments included with registration. Adults only, please. See you there! 🌸
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild
May 29
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