ZBG Calendar of Events

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

Admission to Zilker Botanical Garden is $1 for children (ages 3-12) $2 for adults (ages 13-61) $1 for seniors (age 62 & over) cash or check please

May 2013 Saturday, May 25 Daylily Show www.austindaylily.org Sunday, May 26 Faerie Trail of Homes closes May 29 - Jun 1 Austin Area Begonia Society Hosts Convention (not at ZBG) Austin Area Begonia Society Branch of the American Begonia Society hosts the National and Regional Convention. As the Austin Area Begonia Society Branch celebrates its 10th Anniversary, Doug Byrom, President and all the members will enthusiastically be hosting the American Begonia Society/ Southwest Region Get Together on May 29-June1 at the Holiday Inn Austin Lady Bird Lake. Read more »   June 2013 Saturday, June 1 Austin Area Begonia Society Hosts Convention (see details above) Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2 The Garden Club of Austin Show & Sale More info at http://www.thegardenclubofaustin.org/calendar.cfm Sunday, June 2, noon-4pm Afternoon in the Garden: “Geology, the earth beneath our feet” Free with admission, $2 for adults, $1 for children and seniors Saturday, June 8 Heart O' Texas Orchid Society  - New Growers' Seminar Our New Growers' Seminar is a free Saturday event open to the public and designed to share and educate interested folks on the fun and ease of growing orchids! Society Members share their experience and knowledge about orchid care, feeding and re-potting so bring your questions and/or troubled plants for this free seminar. More info at www.hotos.org Saturday-Sunday, June 8- 9 Austin Pond Society Pond Tour (not at ZBG) More info at www.austinpondsociety.org Monday, June 10 Austin Organic Gardeners Meeting What makes heirloom plants so great? Find out from Judy Barrett, who literally wrote the book on heirlooms! Doors open at 6:30pm for the opportunity to meet and mingle with local gardeners; club business begins at 7pm, followed by our guest speaker's presentation. Don't forget to bring a little cash for the raffle and/or to purchase one of Judy's books!  www.austinorganicgardeners.org June 10-14, June 17-21 8am - noon ZBG's Summer Camp Campers 8 to 10 years old will be spending the week outdoors gardening at the Zilker Botanical Garden and nature journaling in the green spaces of Zilker Park. Morning gardening adventures include plant exploration, harvesting, planting, and the week will culminate with a garden recipe! Click on the image to see the official poster. Details: Ages: 8 -10 Fee: $75 Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Session: 1 week long Dates: June 10-14, June 17-21 Location: Campers sign in at the Oak Grove in the Zilker Botanical Garden. Ratio: Minimum of 1 counselor for camp of 12 children. Bring: Snacks, water bottle, walking shoes, sun screen, and completed waiver. Wear: Play clothes and sneakers that can get dirty and damp Registration: Register for summer camp by completing these forms and faxing to (512) 974-3885: Participant Waiver/Registration form Payment Registration form Questions regarding camp, call (512) 477-8672 ext 17.  Questions regarding registration, call (512) 974-3888   June 15-20 (not at ZBG) The Austin Cactus and Succulent Society will host the Cactus and Succulent Society of America 2013 Biennial Convention. Some events at the Convention are free and open to the public. It is a unique opportunity for gardeners of all ages. Details at www.cssa2013.com Sunday, June 16, noon-4pm Afternoon in the Garden: “All about pollinators” Free with admission, $2 for adults, $1 for children and seniors   June 29 TCMGA workshop