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EVENTS & CLASSES
Join us for one of our exciting classes, programs or events
Inspiration Walk with Will Taylor
Sunday, April 27
Embodying Presence Yoga Retreat
Friday, May 2
Spring Native Plant Sale
Fridays – Sundays, March 28 – April 27
Beginner Tree Care for Homeowners
Saturday, May 17
GARDEN VIEWS
An inside glimpse of the gardens from our Instagram feed
Even though our work to protect the planet happens year-round, Earth Day is still a powerful reminder of why it matters. A call to care for the land beneath our feet, the birdsong in the branches, and the wildflowers swaying in the breeze. 🌍🌿
As the Botanic Garden of Texas, everything we do is rooted in our mission to conserve and celebrate native plants — not just for their beauty (though they are stunning), but for the vital role they play. Native plants feed pollinators, rebuild soil, cool the air, and bring balance to a changing climate.
🔔 And speaking of growing, we’re nearly 70% of the way to our Grow On fundraising goal, with just one week to go! Your support powers the beauty you see when you visit, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps this ecosystem thriving. Give $30, ask a few friends to do the same, and help us continue our mission.
🌱 Donate or plan your visit today at the link in our bio!
📷 Alan Karchmer
#EarthDay #GrowOn #WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #StayWild
Apr 22
You’ve seen his owl photos—now meet the man behind the lens. 🦉📸 Bill J. Boyd is a talented photographer and dedicated owl docent who has volunteered his time at the Wildflower Center for 15 years.
In honor of the start of National Volunteer Week, we’re spotlighting Bill and the joy he brings to our community—both through his camera and his stories.
Inspired by Bill? Learn more about how you can get involved: wildflower.org/volunteer
#NationalVolunteerWeek #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #AthenaTheOwl
Apr 21
🌿 Need a reset? Next Sunday, April 27, join local musician Will Taylor of @willtaylorandstringsattached and our Director of Horticulture Andrea DeLong-Amaya for an experience in the gardens that’s anything but ordinary.
🎻 This guided walk includes stops for live music, plant education, and quiet moments of meditation — all woven into a peaceful afternoon surrounded by spring blooms.
Register at the link in our bio!
🎟️ $35 | Discounted for members
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ATXThingsToDo #MindfulMoments #StringsAttached #WillTaylor #ATXLiveMusic
Apr 20
Garden cameo! 🐛 This vibrant visitor is a white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata) in the making. Before they transform, these caterpillars can grow up to 3 inches long and come in a surprising variety of colors—green, brown, even black!
Love bugs? Great news! We’re seeking volunteers for our insectary. In addition to feeding and caring for the insectary’s current caterpillar residents, you’ll help search our gardens for new ones! To get started, complete a volunteer application: wildflower.org/volunteer
#PollinatorGarden #WhiteLinedSphinx #GardenLife #TexasNature #WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #NatureNerd #MothMagic
Apr 18
We’re thrilled to share that our own Andrea DeLong-Amaya, director of horticulture at the Wildflower Center, was recently awarded the 2025 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award! ✨
This national honor celebrates individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the art and science of gardening—and if you’ve ever strolled our trails, explored our gardens, or heard Andrea speak, you’ve felt that impact firsthand.
For more than 30 years, Andrea has championed landscapes that are resilient, ecologically rich, and rooted in the character of the land itself. She recently traveled to Pennsylvania to accept the award and visit some of the country’s most iconic public gardens, including Chanticleer and Longwood. 🏞️🌸
📸 Andrea with Jeff Jabco, Interim Executive Director of the @scott_arboretum & Director of Grounds and Horticulture at Swarthmore College
#ScottAward #NativePlants #WildflowerCenter #GardenLeadership #WomenInHorticulture #StayWild
Apr 17
The colors out here right now? Vibrant, bold, surprising—and pretty much impossible not to photograph. 📸
Plan your visit, and tag us so we can see what catches your eye!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #NativePlants #Wildflowers #TXWildflowers2025
Wildflowers shown here:
Giant Blue Iris (Iris giganticaerulea)
Winecup (Clarkia purpurea) and bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis)
Goldenball leadtree (Leucaena retusa)
Foxglove (Penstemon cobaea) and Texas lantana (Lantana urticoides)
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana)
American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens)
Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii)
Englemann’s sage (Salvia engelmannii)
Large buttercup (Ranunculus macranthus)
Red gaillardia (Gaillardia amblyodon)
Cedar sage (Salvia roemeriana)
Texas prickly pear (Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri)
Prairie phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Mexican tulip poppy (Hunnemannia fumariifolia)
Blue curls (Phacelia congesta)
Mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea)
Wild blue indigo (Baptisia australis)
Apr 16
It takes more than sunshine and soil to make the Wildflower Center bloom. It takes people. 🌱 For 30 years, it’s not just the plants that have flourished here—it’s the community behind them that’s helped us thrive.
People who’ve pulled weeds in the summer heat, planted seedlings with quiet hope, or welcomed school groups full of energy and big questions. People who’ve shown up, year after year, because they care about this land and what it teaches.
Now, we’re halfway through our month-long Grow On fundraiser and we’re halfway to our goal! Help us celebrate 30 years by giving $30, asking a few friends to do the same, and supporting the next chapter of the Wildflower Center.
🌿 Donate today: wildflower.org/donate (link in bio!)
#30for30 #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #SupportNativePlants #NationalVolunteerMonth
Apr 15
It’s a good week to be a dog person — Tuesday Twilights is dog-friendly on April 15, so leash up your pup and join us in the gardens for a chill evening out.
This week’s lineup:
🎶 Live music from @kelsicreek, whose soulful, indie-alt tunes, powerful vocals, and heartfelt songwriting will give you all the feels
🍔 @ikenaves1 & @garboslobster
🍓 @crepecrazyatx
🌿 Spring blooms & sunset strolls
🐾 Bonus: It’s all dog-friendly! Just be sure to review our rules for bringing the doggos before you come. Read more and reserve your spot at the link in our bio!
📸: @alitexas
#WildflowerCenter #TuesdayTwilights #dogsofaustin #atxdogs
Apr 13
🌿🦉 It’s official, y’all! This morning, Austin City Council members Paige Ellis and Ryan Alter joined us beneath Athena’s nest to make a very special announcement: Athena is now the Owl Ambassador of the City of Austin! 🎉
It’s been a huge week for this mama. Her first owlet hatched on Wednesday, the second followed this morning, and now she’s got a shiny new title to her. Not to mention a beer named after her by @blueowlbrewing! If she racks up any more wins, she’ll need her own press secretary!
Athena’s been quietly capturing hearts for years from her perch. This moment isn’t only sweet, it’s a reminder of how connected we are to the wildlife around us. She’s become a symbol of what it means to live alongside nature and has brought people together in ways we never expected.
Stick around because the story’s still unfolding. We’ll be sharing more about this moment next week—so keep an eye out! 🦉🌱
A special thank you to @paigeforaustin, @cmryanalter and @austintexasgov!
#AthenaTheOwl #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #UrbanWildlife #GreatHornedOwl #BirdCam #AustinTX
Apr 11
A stroll through the Theme Gardens is like flipping through a living guidebook of Texas native plants.🌾 Including pollinator favorites, night bloomers, ground covers and much more, this space is full of inspiration for your own backyard.
Here are a few favorite views from this week in the garden. There’s always something new to see!
Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #NativePlants #GardenInspiration
Apr 10
Even though our work to protect the planet happens year-round, Earth Day is still a powerful reminder of why it matters. A call to care for the land beneath our feet, the birdsong in the branches, and the wildflowers swaying in the breeze. 🌍🌿
As the Botanic Garden of Texas, everything we do is rooted in our mission to conserve and celebrate native plants — not just for their beauty (though they are stunning), but for the vital role they play. Native plants feed pollinators, rebuild soil, cool the air, and bring balance to a changing climate.
🔔 And speaking of growing, we’re nearly 70% of the way to our Grow On fundraising goal, with just one week to go! Your support powers the beauty you see when you visit, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps this ecosystem thriving. Give $30, ask a few friends to do the same, and help us continue our mission.
🌱 Donate or plan your visit today at the link in our bio!
📷 Alan Karchmer
#EarthDay #GrowOn #WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #StayWild
Apr 22
You’ve seen his owl photos—now meet the man behind the lens. 🦉📸 Bill J. Boyd is a talented photographer and dedicated owl docent who has volunteered his time at the Wildflower Center for 15 years.
In honor of the start of National Volunteer Week, we’re spotlighting Bill and the joy he brings to our community—both through his camera and his stories.
Inspired by Bill? Learn more about how you can get involved: wildflower.org/volunteer
#NationalVolunteerWeek #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #AthenaTheOwl
Apr 21
🌿 Need a reset? Next Sunday, April 27, join local musician Will Taylor of @willtaylorandstringsattached and our Director of Horticulture Andrea DeLong-Amaya for an experience in the gardens that’s anything but ordinary.
🎻 This guided walk includes stops for live music, plant education, and quiet moments of meditation — all woven into a peaceful afternoon surrounded by spring blooms.
Register at the link in our bio!
🎟️ $35 | Discounted for members
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #ATXThingsToDo #MindfulMoments #StringsAttached #WillTaylor #ATXLiveMusic
Apr 20
Garden cameo! 🐛 This vibrant visitor is a white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata) in the making. Before they transform, these caterpillars can grow up to 3 inches long and come in a surprising variety of colors—green, brown, even black!
Love bugs? Great news! We’re seeking volunteers for our insectary. In addition to feeding and caring for the insectary’s current caterpillar residents, you’ll help search our gardens for new ones! To get started, complete a volunteer application: wildflower.org/volunteer
#PollinatorGarden #WhiteLinedSphinx #GardenLife #TexasNature #WildflowerCenter #NativePlants #NatureNerd #MothMagic
Apr 18
We’re thrilled to share that our own Andrea DeLong-Amaya, director of horticulture at the Wildflower Center, was recently awarded the 2025 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award! ✨
This national honor celebrates individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the art and science of gardening—and if you’ve ever strolled our trails, explored our gardens, or heard Andrea speak, you’ve felt that impact firsthand.
For more than 30 years, Andrea has championed landscapes that are resilient, ecologically rich, and rooted in the character of the land itself. She recently traveled to Pennsylvania to accept the award and visit some of the country’s most iconic public gardens, including Chanticleer and Longwood. 🏞️🌸
📸 Andrea with Jeff Jabco, Interim Executive Director of the @scott_arboretum & Director of Grounds and Horticulture at Swarthmore College
#ScottAward #NativePlants #WildflowerCenter #GardenLeadership #WomenInHorticulture #StayWild
Apr 17
The colors out here right now? Vibrant, bold, surprising—and pretty much impossible not to photograph. 📸
Plan your visit, and tag us so we can see what catches your eye!
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #NativePlants #Wildflowers #TXWildflowers2025
Wildflowers shown here:
Giant Blue Iris (Iris giganticaerulea)
Winecup (Clarkia purpurea) and bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis)
Goldenball leadtree (Leucaena retusa)
Foxglove (Penstemon cobaea) and Texas lantana (Lantana urticoides)
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana)
American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens)
Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii)
Englemann’s sage (Salvia engelmannii)
Large buttercup (Ranunculus macranthus)
Red gaillardia (Gaillardia amblyodon)
Cedar sage (Salvia roemeriana)
Texas prickly pear (Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri)
Prairie phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Mexican tulip poppy (Hunnemannia fumariifolia)
Blue curls (Phacelia congesta)
Mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea)
Wild blue indigo (Baptisia australis)
Apr 16
It takes more than sunshine and soil to make the Wildflower Center bloom. It takes people. 🌱 For 30 years, it’s not just the plants that have flourished here—it’s the community behind them that’s helped us thrive.
People who’ve pulled weeds in the summer heat, planted seedlings with quiet hope, or welcomed school groups full of energy and big questions. People who’ve shown up, year after year, because they care about this land and what it teaches.
Now, we’re halfway through our month-long Grow On fundraiser and we’re halfway to our goal! Help us celebrate 30 years by giving $30, asking a few friends to do the same, and supporting the next chapter of the Wildflower Center.
🌿 Donate today: wildflower.org/donate (link in bio!)
#30for30 #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #SupportNativePlants #NationalVolunteerMonth
Apr 15
It’s a good week to be a dog person — Tuesday Twilights is dog-friendly on April 15, so leash up your pup and join us in the gardens for a chill evening out.
This week’s lineup:
🎶 Live music from @kelsicreek, whose soulful, indie-alt tunes, powerful vocals, and heartfelt songwriting will give you all the feels
🍔 @ikenaves1 & @garboslobster
🍓 @crepecrazyatx
🌿 Spring blooms & sunset strolls
🐾 Bonus: It’s all dog-friendly! Just be sure to review our rules for bringing the doggos before you come. Read more and reserve your spot at the link in our bio!
📸: @alitexas
#WildflowerCenter #TuesdayTwilights #dogsofaustin #atxdogs
Apr 13
🌿🦉 It’s official, y’all! This morning, Austin City Council members Paige Ellis and Ryan Alter joined us beneath Athena’s nest to make a very special announcement: Athena is now the Owl Ambassador of the City of Austin! 🎉
It’s been a huge week for this mama. Her first owlet hatched on Wednesday, the second followed this morning, and now she’s got a shiny new title to her. Not to mention a beer named after her by @blueowlbrewing! If she racks up any more wins, she’ll need her own press secretary!
Athena’s been quietly capturing hearts for years from her perch. This moment isn’t only sweet, it’s a reminder of how connected we are to the wildlife around us. She’s become a symbol of what it means to live alongside nature and has brought people together in ways we never expected.
Stick around because the story’s still unfolding. We’ll be sharing more about this moment next week—so keep an eye out! 🦉🌱
A special thank you to @paigeforaustin, @cmryanalter and @austintexasgov!
#AthenaTheOwl #WildflowerCenter #StayWild #UrbanWildlife #GreatHornedOwl #BirdCam #AustinTX
Apr 11
A stroll through the Theme Gardens is like flipping through a living guidebook of Texas native plants.🌾 Including pollinator favorites, night bloomers, ground covers and much more, this space is full of inspiration for your own backyard.
Here are a few favorite views from this week in the garden. There’s always something new to see!
Plan your visit: wildflower.org/visit
#WildflowerCenter #StayWild #NativePlants #GardenInspiration
Apr 10
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