Into The Woods | Kids Out and About Austin

Into The Woods


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 02/25/2024
Woody plants of all shapes and sizes can be found throughout the Wildflower Center all year, because they don’t die back! Check out our newly redesigned Little House and learn more about these incredible members of the plant family.

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Into The Woods: Woody Plants and Their Role in the Environment
Thursdays – Sundays 

January 27 – February 25
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This event is included with the cost of general admission.

 

About the Exhibition

Defined as perennials that have stiff, above-ground stems, woody plants can be divided into three groups – trees, shrubs and vines. Discover how to identify these plants and learn more about the work we do to inspire their conservation. In this exhibit you are invited to:

  • Get a close-up look at woody plant specimens
  • Learn about our living collection to the past in the Hall of Heroes
  • See if you can identify leaves from a woody plant using a dichotomous key
  • Learn about the diversity of Texas oaks
  • Discover the parts of the tree in a life-size display and more!

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Location:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX, 78739
United States

Phone:

(512) 232-0100
Contact name: 
Amy McCullough
The event has already taken place on this date: 
02/25/2024
Time: 
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Price: 
This event is included with the cost of general admission

Ages

All Ages