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January | Free Admission January |
January 10 - March 8 | Keith Steber & Barbara Irwin Exhibits Mixed media and oil paintings by Steber and found object flower art by Irwin in the McDermott Learning Center. January 10 through March 8 Learn more |
Monday, January 19 | Wildflower Center Closed The Wildflower Center will be closed in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The center will reopen at 9 a.m., Tuesday, January 20. |
Saturday, January 24 | Tree Talk Winter Walk Our annual Tree Talk Winter Walk is a perfect time to explore the beauty and benefi ts of native trees and shrubs. Get tips on landscape design and tree maintenance and learn about individual tree and shrub species with walks and talks led by staff and local tree experts. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 24 Learn more |
Saturday, January 31 | Winter Clearance at the store Final reductions on seasonal goods. Saturday, January 31 |
Saturday, February 7 | Pre-Valentine Day's Sale 20 percent off scarves, scented soaps and candles. Saturday, February 7 |
Saturday, February 7 | Teacher Workshops Pre-K & K, Grades 1 & 2 Training for elementary school teachers for Wildflower Center field trip visits plus educational materials. TEK aligned activities. TEEAC credit hours also available. Registration fee of $60 includes two activity guides (covering two grade levels each) and other materials. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 7 Learn more |
Saturday, February 14 | Teacher Workshops Grades 3 & 4, 5 & 6 Training for elementary school teachers for Wildflower Center field trip visits plus educational materials. TEK aligned activities. TEEAC credit hours also available. Registration fee of $60 includes two activity guides (covering two grade levels each) and other materials. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 14 Learn more |
Saturday, February 21 | Wildflower Days™ Preview See 2009 T-shirts, art prints and other selected spring merchandise and save 20 percent on early purchases of these items at the store. Saturday, February 21 |
Friday, March 6 | Nature Nights: Astronomy Look to the stars and discover wonders of the night sky at the Wildflower Center. Take a tour of the evening skies for familiar and mysterious points of light and the wonder they provide. Learn more |
Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 | Art and Artisans Festival The annual Wildflower Days celebration begins with the Art and Artisans Festival devoted to arts, crafts and nature. March 21-22, 2009 This early spring event features the work of local artists and artisans, all working with a nature theme. You will find watercolors, metalwork, pottery, jewelry, photography, woodwork and more, all lovingly made by hand. The festival is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Learn more |
April 10 - 12 | Spring Plant Sale & Gardening Festival Members' Only Sale, 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 10; Saturday April 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, noon to 5 p.m. The best selection of native wildflowers, trees and shrubs; expert gardeners on hand. Learn more |
Thursday, April 16 | Nature Nights: Wildflowers Celebrate the beauty of the Texas Hill Country with an in-depth look at Spring wildflowers. More than just a familiar flower, learn the importance of their role in our ecology. Learn more |
Saturday, May 10 | Gardens on Tour 2009 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9 This year we feature five exquisite private gardens designed with wildflowers and native plants, as well as the Wildflower Center, on a self-guided tour perfect for Mother's Day weekend. Learn more |
Friday, May 29 | Nature Nights: Animal Tracking Investigate clues you can use to find out about animals that live in Central Texas. Learn more |
October 9 - 11 | Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival 2009 Plant Sale Members Preview, 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 9. Public Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11 Learn more |