Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, located in Austin, Texas, is a premier botanic garden dedicated to preserving and promoting native plants of North America. Named after its visionary founder Lady Bird Johnson, the center serves as both a living laboratory and educational destination where visitors discover how native plants speak the land's own regional language. Through its extensive gardens, conservation research, and community programs, the center advances ecological design and habitat restoration while inspiring visitors of all ages to connect with nature. Members and visitors enjoy year-round admission, educational classes, family programs, and guided experiences that reveal the hidden ecosystems supporting butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife. The organization combines scientific research with hands-on learning opportunities, making native plant conservation accessible and engaging for Central Texas residents and visitors from across the nation.