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Landscaping with Grasses and Sedges

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, United States

Reduce your water usage, increase biodiversity and negate your need for fertilization by landscaping with native grasses and sedges. We’ll show you how during this class on Saturday, May 6! Space is limited. Registration is required.

$30

Birds in the Landscape

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, United States

Join birders from Travis Audubon and horticulturists from the Wildflower Center on a morning field trip the second Thursday of every month. Your guides will help identify both native and migratory birds and the native plants they rely on for food and shelter. Bring binoculars to see what feathered friends you can find throughout the gardens. This class will take place in person at the Wildflower Center. Space is limited and registration is required. PLEASE NOTE: In February 2023, this class will meet on the third Thursday of the month (Feb. 16). $15 per adult and $8 per youth (5 – 17 yrs). FREE for Travis Audubon members with discount code* *Advanced registration is still required. Travis Audubon members, email our offices for your discount code.

$15

Container Gardening Workshop

Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, United States

Learning the art of container gardening means you don't need a lot of land to support pollinators, enjoy the benefits of greenery and get your hands in the soil! Create a portable native plant paradise on your patio, balcony, or in your yard with this hands-on workshop taught by our very own Samantha Elkinton, Gardens Manager. Learn how to identify native plants that do well in containers and get tips for transplanting and keeping your flora healthy. Materials and plants for this class are included with registration. Participants are also welcome to bring a container of their choice (size specifications will be sent to participants prior to the workshop). This class will take place in person at the Wildflower Center. Space is limited and registration is required.

$60