Events Calendar

Seminars, sales, special events - there's always something going on at the Wildflower Center. To find out more about Wildflower Center events, sign up for the Wildflower Wire, our monthly email newsletter.


Up Coming Events

December 15 - February 17 Children's Little House Closed
January Free Admission January
Saturday, January 10 Gardeners and Global Warming
A free class on the impacts of global warming and how to take actions to limit those impacts. 10 a.m to noon or 2 to 4 p.m. January 10
Saturday and Sunday, January 10 and 11 Rainwater Collection Weekend
Make the most of winter rain with the book and DVD, "Rainwater Collection for the Mechanically Challenged." Receive a free bottle of fresh-from-the-clouds drinking water with each purchase of a rainwater collection product. Saturday and Sunday, January 10 and 11
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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April 10 - 12 Spring Plant Sale & Gardening Festival
Members’ Only Sale, 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12 The best selection of native wildflowers, trees and shrubs; expert gardeners on hand.
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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.
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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
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