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 Wednesday, 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 Saturday, 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