Wildflower Center

Lovely wander around @WildflowerCtr to see the #bluebonnets 🇺🇸

Café Update ☕ Wildflower Café closed Jan. 1 for a multi-month remodel as part of ongoing improvements to the visitor experience. Guests are welcome to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy in picnic areas! Updates: wildflower.org/central-comple…

Today, we celebrate Lady Bird Johnson, born on Dec. 22, 1912. 🌼On her 70th birthday, she co-founded what became the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center — a living legacy of conservation and public access to nature. Help carry her vision forward: wildflower.org/donate

Sweaters and toys are nice, but a Wildflower Center membership is a gift that keeps growing. 🌿 Today is the last day to order gift memberships for delivery by Dec. 24. In-person pickup or purchase is available in our Shop & Gallery all month long. wildflower.org/join

Luminations opens Friday at the Wildflower Center ✨ Use code FIRSTWEEK for $5 off tickets this weekend. Tickets: wildflower.org/luminations

Join us Saturday for a book talk at the Wildflower Center with Texas garden writer Pam Penick, sharing insights from her new book Gardens of Texas! 🗓 Nov. 22 | 1–3 p.m. 🎟 Included with admission RSVP: wildflower.org/event/gardens-… #ATXEvents #ATXThingsToDo

✨ The glow is back Dec. 5! Luminations returns with thousands of lights, live music, hot chocolate, churros and cozy winter magic in the gardens. Get $7 off tickets with code ITSGLOWTIME through Nov. 27. 🎟️ wildflower.org/luminations #AustinEvents #ATXThingsToDo #ATXHolidays

Beautiful moonrise this evening at the “Nightmare Before Christmas” at the ⁦@WildflowerCtr⁩!

✨ Luminations returns Dec. 5 – Jan. 3! 🌙 Our annual celebration of winter’s natural beauty features glowing garden paths, live music, hot chocolate, churros & more! Tickets on sale now at wildflower.org/luminations. #Luminations #WildflowerCenter #AustinEvents

We’re giving the rake a rest. 🍁 Fallen leaves are crucial for soil health, wildlife, and resilient ecosystems. Join our Fall Challenge and #LeaveSomeLeaves! Learn more at wildflower.org/leave-some-lea…. #LeaveTheLeaves #WildflowerCenter #TexasNativePlantWeek

.@WildflowerCtr’s latest exhibition, Fortlandia, features eight nature-themed forts created by architects and artists that blend both art and play. The free exhibit, open until Feb. 1, showcases interactive structures inspired by nature, sparking curiosity in children and adults alike while fostering a connection with the natural world. thedailytexan.com/2025/10/19/for…

🍂 Celebrate fall by refreshing your landscape! Replace unused turf with beautiful Texas native plants. Explore plenty of ideas in the @WildflowerCtr’s native plant guide: wildflower.org/collections/

Austinites can follow Jack Skellington’s journey to Christmas Town at the “The Nightmare Before Christmas” light show from now until Nov. 30, featuring lifesize figures of Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more at the @WildflowerCtr. The trail, presented by @tpapresents, features a complimentary soundtrack and atmospheric lighting, offering an enchanting experience for each visitor. thedailytexan.com/2025/09/30/the…

ON SALE NOW! Join Jack, Sally, and Zero on a walk of wonders! From Sep 25 - Nov 30, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will come alive with Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail 🎃 Get Tickets: bit.ly/tnbcaustintix

🎃Step into Halloween Town! Jack Skellington’s light trail takes over Austin’s @wildflowerctr Sept. 25–Nov. 30. Tickets drop THIS Friday! 👻🌙 🔗: cbsaustin.com/news/local/jac… | @cbsaustin

Join Jack, Sally, and Zero on a walk of wonders! From Sep 25 - Nov 30, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will come alive with Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail 🎃 Tickets on sale Fri, Aug 15 at 10 AM CT! Learn More: bit.ly/tnbcaustin

TWF CEO Sarah Schlessinger was proud to join former U.S. IBWC Commissioner @mariaelenaginer, Executive Director of @thegulftrust @jaykleberg, and @texaswatertrade CEO Scott Moorhead at the sold out @LBJFutureForum at the @WildflowerCtr last night. #txwater

Thank you to all who joined us last night at the @WildflowerCtr to explore the future of Texas water. From conservation to innovation, the conversation spotlighted how this vital resource is shaping our communities and industries. 📷 flic.kr/s/aHBqjChCNj

What an amazing season, culminating in both owlets fledging (albeit one a little early!) We're thankful for our partners at @WildflowerCtr and to all the viewers out there that followed along. We'll be shutting down the stream at 3PM ET/2PM CT. Till next season!🤞

It's #NationalWildflowerWeek - a time to recognize the beauty & benefits of wildflowers for #pollinators & our #planet. According to @WildflowerCtr, native wildflowers: 🐝 Provide food & shelter for wildlife 🌎 Play important roles in ecosystem health 🌼 Beautify the environment