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SUMMARY:Lady Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nEach year on Lady Bird Day\, the Wildflower Center honors our namesake and founder and all that she did for our nation’s treasured environment. We invite the community to celebrate Mrs. Johnson’s environmental legacy and the legislation that she inspired. With her influence\, President Johnson’s administration enacted more than 200 environmental laws with lasting national and local impact\, including the 1965 Highway Beautification Act.\nFREE admission! \nSchedule of Activities\n\n8 a.m. – 9 am.: Community Yoga with Cynthia Bernard (BYO-Mat!) in the Family Garden Pavilion\n9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Games\, crafts and discovery carts in the Family Garden\n9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Bloom carts\, microscopes and visit the Legacy Theatre in the Great Hall\n9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Films about Mrs. Johnson + Johnson family home movies in the McDermott Learning Center\n9:30 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.: Story Time at Lynda’s Library in the Family Garden\n10 a.m.\, 11 a.m. and noon: Docent-led garden tours (meet in the Courtyard)\n11:30 a.m.: Behind-the-scenes tour (meet in the Courtyard)\n\nAll day: Enjoy Mrs. Johnson’s favorite treats at Wildflower Café and receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise in the Gift Store.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lady-bird-day/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Reptiles And Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nNature Nights are free\, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants\, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. \nFor our Birds of Prey & Reptiles Nature Night\, get ready to witness and learn about things that wing\, critters that slither and other fantastic creatures who stalk and hunt to survive.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-reptiles-and-birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Life on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nNature Nights are free\, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants\, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. \nThe Life on the Prairie Nature Night highlights prairie ecosystems\, some of the most beautiful\, important and threatened in Texas and across the nation. Learn about the wildflowers\, tall grasses and deep roots supporting these scenic landscapes and all the critters that call them home.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-life-on-the-prairie/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Geology\, Fossils\, And Caves
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nNature Nights are free\, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants\, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. \nThe Geology\, Fossils & Caves Nature Night showcases what rocks can teach us through layers and fossils\, how rainwater moves underground and includes an on-site cave tour.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-geology-fossils-and-caves/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Arachnids and Insects
DESCRIPTION:From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nWhat has eight legs and is headed straight for the Wildflower Center? A family of four coming to explore at Nature Nights! Individuals and families of any size are welcome as we kick off the free fun with a safari of all things that crawl\, buzz\, fly and scuttle. \nNature Nights are free\, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants\, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. \nFree admission 6 – 9 p.m. \nRegular admission is charged during the day. Admission is always free for members.Wildflower Café will be open and also have a tent in the Courtyard with meals\, snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-arachnids-and-insects/
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SUMMARY:Austin Cave Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District\, and the City of Austin (Austin Water Wildland Conservation Division; Watershed Protection Department) –\nThis free\, family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities\, cave explorations\, science and adventure presentations\, live music\, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit two caves and see how water makes its way to the aquifer and Barton Springs\, learn about animals that call Austin’s caves home\, try on caving gear\, and learn how to protect and conserve Austin’s water resources. \nSchedule \nAll Day Activities (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.) \n\nCrawl through CaveSim\, an artificial cave with interactive electronic formations\, fauna\, and artifacts\nCave tours\nLive music\nGuest speakers\n\nIf you plan to go caving\, please wear clothing and closed-toe shoes you can get muddy and clean clothes/shoes to change into afterwards. There will also be a virtual reality cave from PassmoreVR and an artificial cave from CaveSim with interactive electronic formations\, fauna and artifacts. \nIn addition to caving\, there will be lots of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from\, so the event will be held rain or shine! \nAustin Cave Festival Cave Tours  \nJoin experts from City of Austin Watershed Protection and Wildlands for tours of La Crosse Cave and Wildflower Cave to explore the underground world and learn what critters live there\, how water enters the cave and travels through the Edwards Aquifer\, and how actions in the recharge zone affect water quality at Barton Springs. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you can get muddy. Helmets\, headlamps and additional cave gear will be provided. Please read the descriptions below to prepare. Registration will take place on-site on the day of Cave Festival. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tours are 45 minutes each. \nLa Crosse Cave (for ages 4+) has a staircase that provides access to the cave. Most of the cave can be walked through. Some stooping is required\, but crawling is minimal. There are parts of the cave that may also be explored by crawling. \nWildflower Cave (for ages 8+) requires participants to crawl on hands and knees. This cave has a low ceiling; participants will mainly be sitting or crawling. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-cave-festival/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lady Bird Day at the Wildflower Center
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Wildflower Center honors its namesake and co-founder and all that she did for our nation’s treasured environment on Lady Bird Day. The Wildflower Center invites the community to celebrate Mrs. Johnson’s environmental legacy and the legislation that she inspired. With her influence\, President Johnson’s administration enacted more than 200 environmental laws with lasting national and local impact\, including the 1965 Highway Beautification Act. \nTag and explore #BeLikeLadyBird to celebrate Mrs. Johnson\, and learn more here: http://www.ladybirdjohnson.org/ \nAdmission: FREE \nActivities & Specials: \n* Screenings of a selection of Mrs. Johnson’s home movies as well as other Lady Bird films throughout the day in the Auditorium \n* Lady Bird story time at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Little House \n* Behind-the-scenes indoor tour at 11:30 a.m. \n* Docent-led garden tours\, 9:30 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m. and noon \n* Bubbles and wildflower-seed-paper craft in the Family Garden \n* Some of Mrs. Johnson’s favorite treats can be purchased all day at Wildflower Café: lemon squares\, chocolate drop cookies\, cheese wafers\, cold chicken platter and spiced tea \n* 20% off select books about Lady Bird Johnson in the Gift Store
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lady-bird-day-at-the-wildflower-center/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Water
DESCRIPTION:From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nNature Nights are free\, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants\, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. \n\nCool attractions and activities for Water Nature Night: \n\nExplore a cave with the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department and Austin Wildland Conservation!\nPeep an app created by teens from Club Oreo\, who will present on their xeriscaping research and innovation\nEnjoy activities and learn from: Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program\, City of Austin Park Rangers\, Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center\, Save Barton Creek Association\, Colorado River Alliance\, and Bureau of Economic Geology\n\n\nFree admission 6 – 9 p.m. \nRegular admission is charged during the day.  \nFull 2018 Nature Night Schedule: \nJune 7: Outdoor Recreation \nThe free family fun begins with opportunities to get active outdoors — together! Hiking\, climbing\, games and more will get kids of all ages moving and exploring in nature. \n  \nJune 14: Fantastic Creatures & Where to Find Them \nFurry or scaled\, nocturnal or diurnal\, Texas animals are all around us. Learn about the mammals and reptiles who inhabit Hill Country landscapes and how to best observe and protect them. \n  \nJune 21: Bats! \nIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! No\, it’s the nocturnal winged mammal Austin is best known for: bats! They live at the Congress Bridge\, Bracken Cave\, and in lots of nooks and crannies in between. Discover what makes these mysterious creatures so unique and important. \n  \nJune 28: Water \nFrom the Wildflower Center’s Dinosaur Creek to the cool depths of Barton Springs\, water brings joy to Central Texans\, especially in the summer. Learn how the wet stuff supports plant and animal life in areas conspicuous and hidden. \nNature Nights are made possible by: HEB Tournament of Champions
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-outdoor-recreation-2018-06-28/
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Bats!
DESCRIPTION:From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nNature Nights are free\, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants\, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. \nCool attractions and activities for Bats Nature Night: \n\nAttend a presentation from Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation (6:15 p.m.)\nJam with Lucas Miller\, “The Singing Zoologist” (7:15 and 8:15 p.m.)\nHave fun with activities from Austin Bat Refuge and Capital Area Master Naturalists\nLearn from experts with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department\, Bat Conservation International and City of Austin Park Rangers\n\nFree admission 6 – 9 p.m. \nRegular admission is charged during the day.  \nFull 2018 Nature Night Schedule: \nJune 7: Outdoor Recreation \nThe free family fun begins with opportunities to get active outdoors — together! Hiking\, climbing\, games and more will get kids of all ages moving and exploring in nature. \n  \nJune 14: Fantastic Creatures & Where to Find Them \nFurry or scaled\, nocturnal or diurnal\, Texas animals are all around us. Learn about the mammals and reptiles who inhabit Hill Country landscapes and how to best observe and protect them. \n  \nJune 21: Bats! \nIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! No\, it’s the nocturnal winged mammal Austin is best known for: bats! They live at the Congress Bridge\, Bracken Cave\, and in lots of nooks and crannies in between. Discover what makes these mysterious creatures so unique and important. \n  \nJune 28: Water \nFrom the Wildflower Center’s Dinosaur Creek to the cool depths of Barton Springs\, water brings joy to Central Texans\, especially in the summer. Learn how the wet stuff supports plant and animal life in areas conspicuous and hidden. \nNature Nights are made possible by: HEB Tournament of Champions
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-outdoor-recreation-2018-06-21/
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Fantastic Creatures & Where to Find Them
DESCRIPTION:From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nNature Nights are free\, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants\, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. \nCool attractions and activities for Fantastic Creatures Nature Night: \n\nMeet live snakes with Austin Reptile Service and City of Austin Park Rangers\nLearn about mammals with presentations from Texas Memorial Museum\nLissssten to guest sssspeaker and UT herpetologist Travis LaDuc give a talk on sssnakes\nGet hands on with Earth Native Wilderness School\nLearn about more reptile friends from the Horned Lizard Conservation Society\nGet familiar with coyotes through an activity with the Austin Animal Center\n\nFree admission 6 – 9 p.m. \nRegular admission is charged during the day.  \nFull 2018 Nature Night Schedule: \nJune 7: Outdoor Recreation \nThe free family fun begins with opportunities to get active outdoors — together! Hiking\, climbing\, games and more will get kids of all ages moving and exploring in nature. \n  \nJune 14: Fantastic Creatures & Where to Find Them \nFurry or scaled\, nocturnal or diurnal\, Texas animals are all around us. Learn about the mammals and reptiles who inhabit Hill Country landscapes and how to best observe and protect them. \n  \nJune 21: Bats! \nIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! No\, it’s the nocturnal winged mammal Austin is best known for: bats! They live at the Congress Bridge\, Bracken Cave\, and in lots of nooks and crannies in between. Discover what makes these mysterious creatures so unique and important. \n  \nJune 28: Water \nFrom the Wildflower Center’s Dinosaur Creek to the cool depths of Barton Springs\, water brings joy to Central Texans\, especially in the summer. Learn how the wet stuff supports plant and animal life in areas conspicuous and hidden. \nNature Nights are made possible by: HEB Tournament of Champions
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-outdoor-recreation-2018-06-14/
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Outdoor Recreation
DESCRIPTION:From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center –\nNature Nights are free\, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants\, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. \nCool attractions and activities for Outdoor Recreation Nature Night: \n\nClimb on the rock wall provided by Portable Adrenaline\nLearn about backyard birding from The Texas Blue Jay Project\nGet camping and hiking tips from City of Austin Park Rangers\nExplore more about birds with Travis Audubon\nGet inspired to get outdoors with Earth Native Wilderness School\nLearn about exploring in and around Austin on two wheels with Bicycle Sport Shop\nKeep your energy up with free samples from Wella Bar and snacks from H-E-B\nPractice geocaching with a scavenger hunt\nTake a bird walk with Wildflower Center native plant expert and resident bird nerd\, Joe Marcus (bring binocs if you have them!)\nTry an aerial yoga demo with Yogapeutics\nParticipate in a trail race with Spectrum Trail Racing (7 p.m.)\nLearn about gear with local outfitter Whole Earth Provision Company\nMake a kite!\n\nFree admission 6 – 9 p.m. \nRegular admission is charged during the day.  \nFull 2018 Nature Night Schedule: \nJune 7: Outdoor Recreation \nThe free family fun begins with opportunities to get active outdoors — together! Hiking\, climbing\, games and more will get kids of all ages moving and exploring in nature. \n  \nJune 14: Fantastic Creatures & Where to Find Them \nFurry or scaled\, nocturnal or diurnal\, Texas animals are all around us. Learn about the mammals and reptiles who inhabit Hill Country landscapes and how to best observe and protect them. \n  \nJune 21: Bats! \nIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! No\, it’s the nocturnal winged mammal Austin is best known for: bats! They live at the Congress Bridge\, Bracken Cave\, and in lots of nooks and crannies in between. Discover what makes these mysterious creatures so unique and important. \n  \nJune 28: Water \nFrom the Wildflower Center’s Dinosaur Creek to the cool depths of Barton Springs\, water brings joy to Central Texans\, especially in the summer. Learn how the wet stuff supports plant and animal life in areas conspicuous and hidden. \nNature Nights are made possible by: HEB Tournament of Champions
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-outdoor-recreation/2018-06-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160630T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Predators
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for free family fun Thursday evenings this June. Nature Nights are fun explorations of plants\, animals\, and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. Nature Nights are supported through volunteer efforts by local organizations. Regular admission prices apply during the day. \n  \nThe topic for Thursday\, June 30th is Predators \nIn this Nature Night\, get up close to predators of Central Texas as they fly\, stalk and slither. Enjoy a presentation on birds of prey on the Play Lawn featuring live hawks and owls. Visit the live snake exhibit to learn about snakes native to Central Texas. Find out what it takes to be a herpetologist from Dr. Travis LaDuc in his special presentation about Texas snakes. Books signed by author Divya Srinivasan will be featured in the Store.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-predators/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Pollinate
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for free family fun Thursday evenings beginning June 9th. Nature Nights are fun explorations of plants\, animals\, and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. Nature Nights are supported through volunteer efforts by local organizations. Regular admission prices apply during the day. \n  \nThe topic for Thursday\, June 23rd is Pollinate \nHow many pollinators does it take to make a banana split? Come find out! Pollinators play an important role in our ecosystems by pollinating not only our native plants\, but our food crops\, too. Learn about all the bees\, butterflies and other pollinators in the area and their impact on our modern lives. Listen to music by Lucas Miller.Author Laura Logan will sign Little Butterfly in the Store.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-pollinate/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Grow!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for free family fun Thursday evenings beginning June 9th. Nature Nights are fun explorations of plants\, animals\, and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations\, hikes with experts in their fields\, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. Nature Nights are supported through volunteer efforts by local organizations. Regular admission prices apply during the day. \n  \nThe topic for Thursday\, June 16th is “Grow!” \nWhat do plants and animals need to grow? Discover how the life cycles of animals and plants vary and what it takes to sustain life\, and learn how to grow native plants in your own backyard. Author Suzanne Larry will sign Bluebonnet Babies in the Store.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-nights-grow/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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