Here are some garden events going on around town:
At the Wildflower Center:
Nature-Inspired Origami Exhibit
Through October 4
There's still time to view this spectacular origami exhibit featuring dozens of works by artist Joan Son in the McDermott Learning Center. Works on display vary from a single fold to 1,000 folded butterflies. An 8-foot paper art sculpture of a kimono is among the special offerings. Meet the artist and practice origami from 1 to 4 p.m. October 4.
Garden Design Workshop
Saturday, October 31, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Talk about timely! The Garden Conservancy is partnering with the Wildflower Center to present four talks on gardening in dry climates by well-known garden design experts. The fee for all four talks is $65 for Center and Garden Conservancy members, $75 for the general public and $40 for students with identification. $35 for Friday evening reception, plus a free Wildflower Center garden tour for registered attendees at 2 p.m. Saturday.
At the Wildflower Center:
| Austin Museum Day Sunday, September 20, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free admission includes the women in Science program to inspire children to pursue science careers, 1 to 3 p.m. |  |
| Smithsonian Day Saturday, September 26 Smithsonian members get in free. Jelly and jam tasting in the store. | |
Nature-Inspired Origami Exhibit
Through October 4
There's still time to view this spectacular origami exhibit featuring dozens of works by artist Joan Son in the McDermott Learning Center. Works on display vary from a single fold to 1,000 folded butterflies. An 8-foot paper art sculpture of a kimono is among the special offerings. Meet the artist and practice origami from 1 to 4 p.m. October 4.
Garden Design Workshop
Saturday, October 31, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Talk about timely! The Garden Conservancy is partnering with the Wildflower Center to present four talks on gardening in dry climates by well-known garden design experts. The fee for all four talks is $65 for Center and Garden Conservancy members, $75 for the general public and $40 for students with identification. $35 for Friday evening reception, plus a free Wildflower Center garden tour for registered attendees at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Monday, 08/31/2009
Tuesday, 09/01/2009
12th Annual Recycling & Sustainability Summit
8:30am - 5:00pm
11:45am - 1:15pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, 09/02/2009
Every Wednesday! 4:00pm - 8:00pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, 09/03/2009
8:30am - 4:30pm
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Saturday, 09/05/2009
Austin Farmers' Market
8:00am - 12:00pm
Monday, 09/07/2009
Slow Food Austin's Potluck "Eat-In"
11:00am - 12:30pm
11:00am - 12:30pm
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