Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Avenue (map) 512.232.0100
Lady Bird Johnson, our former first lady, and actress Helen Hayes founded an organization in 1982 to protect and preserve North America’s native plants and natural landscapes. First as the National Wildflower Research Center and later as the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, this special place exists to introduce people to the beauty and diversity of wildflowers and other native plants. Every day, the Wildflower Center brings life to Mrs. Johnson’s vision in its public gardens, its woodlands and sweeping meadows as well as in internationally influential research. In 2006, the Center became an Organized Research Unit of the University of Texas at Austin. Decades ago, Mrs. Johnson recognized that our country was losing its natural landscapes and its natural beauty. As much as 30 percent of the world’s native flora is at risk of extinction. The Wildflower Center was intended to help preserve and restore that beauty and the biological richness of North America. Since then, the Center has become one of the country’s most credible research institutions and effective advocates for native plants. The Center’s gardens display the native plants of the Central Texas Hill Country, South and West Texas, while the Plant Conservation Program protects the ecological heritage of Texas by conserving its rare and endangered flora. The Native Plant Information Network is a database of more than 7,200 native species available online. The Land Restoration Program applies knowledge of ecological processes to restoring damaged landscapes. The Center’s education programs for children and adults teach people about their natural surroundings and how to grow native plants in their own backyards.
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A Bouquet for Mrs. J
Mon. 05/28 @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Logan Stollenwerck's exhibit of giant metal flowers in the gardens. Saturday, March 17, through Monday, May 28
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Shou Pings Paper Sculptures
Mon. 05/28 @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
One of our most popular exhibits. In the McDermott Learning Center, Saturday, March 17, through Monday, May 28
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Open Memorial Day
Mon. 05/28 @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Come celebrate the last Monday of Wildflower Days™ with specials in the store. Center is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Bringing Origami to Life Class
Sat. 06/02 | 7:00PM @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Learn from master Robert J Lang, who will teach you folding techniques developed in the latter part of the 20th century, including wet-folding. 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2.
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Nature Nights
Every Thursday 6:00PM @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. starting June 21 Join us for family fun Thursday evenings this summer. Nature Nights are fun explorations of plants, animals, and the ecology of C…more»
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Nature Nights: Butterflies
Thu. 06/21 | 7:00PM @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Family fun and environmental education. Joan Son demonstrates origami in the store. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 21
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Nature Night: Hummingbirds
Thu. 06/28 | 7:00PM @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Walks and talks and crafts. Jeanette Larson signs Hummingbirds: Facts and Forklore from the Americas in the store. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 28.
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Nature Nights: The Power of Plants
Thu. 07/05 | 7:00PM @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Learn what plants can do for you. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 5.
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Watercolors by Nick Swift
Thu. 07/26 @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Nick Swift is a colorblind Austin artist. His works include watercolors of McKinney Falls, the Barton Creek Greenbelt and the Wildflower Center.
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Nature Night : Snakes
Thu. 07/26 | 7:00PM @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Get to know these fascinating reptiles. Meet Nathan Jensen, illustrator of Rattlesnake Rules , at the store. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 26.
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Centennial Tribute Day
Sun. 07/29 | 7:00PM @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Honor Lady Bird Johnson at our free admission Tribute Day. Mrs. J's granddaughters, Catherine and Jennifer Robb, will unveil the new Lady Bird exhibit at 10:30 a.m. in the Visitors Gallery. Th…more»
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A Bouquet for Mrs. J
Mon. 09/03 | 7:00PM @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Logan Stollenwerck's exhibit of giant metal flowers in the gardens. Saturday, March 17, through Labor Day.
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Go Native U
Mon. 09/24 @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Our popular series of six classes in Native Plant Gardening starts Saturday, September 24 and includes sessions on landscape design, plant selection, installation, maintenance and integrated p…more»
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Go Native U - New! Flora and Fauna Series
Mon. 10/22 @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Flora and Fauna Series classes begin October 22 and includes field-based botany and a study of local ecology, geology, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Discounts available for…more»
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Professional Workshop Series: Principles of Successful Sustainable Landscapes
Wed. 02/27 @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
This three-part workshop series with classroom and outdoor components will focus on specific techniques with the intent to provide understanding of the principles, and specific practices, desi…more»
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Wildflower Days™ 2012
Tue. 03/12 @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)
Wildflower Days™ begins March 12 and the Artists and Artisans Festival is 17 and 18. Logan Stollenwercks Lady Bird Johnson Centennial exhibit, "A Bouquet for Mrs. J" opens March 17. Cent…more»
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