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ZBG Calendar of Events

Events listed below are held at Zilker Botanical Garden unless noted otherwise.

Effective October 31, 2011:
Admission to Zilker Botanical Garden is
$1 for children (ages 3-12)

$2 for adults (ages 13-61)
$1 for seniors (age 62 & over)

February 2012

Saturday, Feb 11: Rose Workshop
8:30am - 4:30pm

Wildlife Austin logoWednesday, Feb 15: Wildlife Austin's 2011 Neighborhood Habitat Challenge Awards & 2012 Kick Off
2 - 4pm
RSVP is required. More info at http://www.austintexas.gov/event/wildlife-austin-2011-neighborhood-habitat-challenge-awards-2012-kick

 

Saturday, Feb 18: Raising Backyard Chickens
10am - 12pm
Master Gardener Joy Williamson brings her expertise to you in the fascinating hobby of raising backyard chickens. She will be sharing her tips on the benefits of this garden activity, how to get started, FAQ on coop construction and how to protect your feathered friends. This seminar is free with paid admission to Zilker Botanical Garden, but space is limited and reservations are required to ensure a seat is available for you. Sign-up online at http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/

Saturday, Feb 25: Herb Society Seminar
9am - 12:30pm

Saturday, Feb 25: Celebrate Urban Birds
2 - 4pm

March 2012

Saturday, Mar 3: Plant Sale, Austin Organic Gardeners
9am - 2pm
www.austinorganicgardeners.org

Sunday, Mar 4: ZBG Closed - Kite Festival

Saturday, Mar 10: Educational Workshop by Travis County Master Gardeners
10am - 12pm

Sunday, Mar 11: DST ends, Closing time changes to 7pm

Saturday, Mar 17: African Violet Show & Sale
11am - 4:30pm
First Austin African Violet Society, 44th Annual Judged Show and Sale
African Violet and other gesneriad plants and growing supplies will be for sale. Admission is free with paid admission to Zilker Botanical Garden. For more information see website www.faavs.org or contact Susan Kautz at 512/365-1818 or gizzmo@austin.rr.com.

Sunday, Mar 18: African Violet Show & Sale
11am - 4pm
First Austin African Violet Society, 44th Annual Judged Show and Sale
African Violet and other gesneriad plants and growing supplies will be for sale. Admission is free with paid admission to Zilker Botanical Garden. For more information see website www.faavs.org or contact Susan Kautz at 512/365-1818 or gizzmo@austin.rr.com.

Friday, Mar 30: ZBG Closed - Setup for festival

Saturday, March 31: 55th Annual Zilker Garden Festival
10am - 5pm

April 2012

Sunday, Apr 1: 55th Annual Zilker Garden Festival
10am - 5pm

Sunday, Apr 8: Iris Show (no sale)
1 - 4pm

Saturday & Sunday, Apr 14 & 15: Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale
10am - 5pm

Orchid ShowSaturday, Apr 28: Orchid Show & Sale
10am - 5pm
The Heart O' Texas Orchid Society presents the 41st Annual Orchid Show, "Orchid Heaven". Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from the 8 vendors and society members. Need flowers for that special person in your life...orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S., so why not get an orchid this year for that special someone or special occasion. Admission to the event is free with paid admission to Zilker Botanical Garden and the public is encouraged to attend. For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland Drive. Austin, TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512) 413-3199; e-mail geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com), or visit us at http://www.hotos.org

Sunday, Apr 29: Orchid Show & Sale
10am - 4pm
(see above)

May 2012

Saturday, May 5: Butterfly Forum Workshop
10am - 4pm

Saturday, May 12: Daylily Show
10am - 4pm

Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20: Bonsai Show & Sale
10am - 5pm

June 2012

Saturday, Jun 2: The Garden Club of Austin Show & Sale
10am - 5pm

Sunday, Jun 3: The Garden Club of Austin Show & Sale
10am - 4pm

Saturday, Jun 9: Heart O Texas New Growers Seminar
9am - 1pm

Saturday, Jun 30: Educational Workshop by Travis County Master Gardeners
10am - 12pm

July 2012

Saturday, Jul 14: Educational Workshop by Travis County Master Gardeners
10am - 12pm

August 2012

Saturday, Aug 11: Educational Workshop by Travis County Master Gardeners
10am - 12pm

September 2012

Saturday & Sunday, Sep 1 & 2: Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale
10am - 5pm

Saturday, Sep 29: Bamboo Show & Sale
10am - 6pm

Sunday, Sep 30: Bamboo Show & Sale
10am - 5pm

October 2012

Saturday, Oct 20: Violet Crown Flower Show
1pm - 4:30pm

Sunday, Oct 21: Violet Crown Flower Show
1pm - 4pm

Saturday, Oct 27: AAGC Fall Plant Sale
10am - 5pm

November 2012

Sunday, Nov 4: DST ends, Closing time changes to 5:30pm

Saturday, Nov 10: Porcelain Arts Show & Sale
10:30am - 4:30pm

Thursday, Nov 22: ZBG Closed - Thanksgiving

December 2012

Monday, Dec 24: ZBG Closed

Tuesday, Dec 25: ZBG Closed

 

Zilker Botanical Garden is open 7am - 7pm while Daylight Savings Time is in effect; otherwise closing is at 5:30 pm. Please note parking information and the following closure information.

ClosedZilker Botanical Garden and the Garden Center Building are normally open every day. Additional closures may occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Scheduled closures include:

  • holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
  • the day prior to our Spring festival, Zilker Garden Festival.
  • during the Zilker Kite Festival, usually held in the Spring.
  • during Austin City Limits Music Festival.

 

 
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Zilker Botanical Garden
Austin Area Garden Council

2220 Barton Springs Rd
Austin TX 78746
512.477.8672
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