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Zilker Botanical Gardens

"A garden is a very special place which has been carefully selected for a specific reason." To come unexpectedly upon a beautiful garden is to find an oasis in a cluttered world ... the true meaning of serendipity. Great care has been taken to plan a "feast for the eyes and the senses," so come follow the paths, discover serendipity.

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Students and researchers -- interested in collecting insects at ZBG_ We welcome your projects! Please complete a research permit application and coordinate with our Biologist (481-8254).

ZBG Guidlines

Zilker Botanical Garden Event Schedule - 2001

Heart of Texas Orchid Society Show
Sat. March 24, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sun. March 25, 9:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Zilker Garden Festival
Sat. March 31, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sun. April 1, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
$5 admission with children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Austin's finest outdoor flower festival and plant sale. Live music, food, arts & crafts, exhibits and games for the children. Proceeds go to support Zilker Botanical garden and the Austin Area Garden Center.

Cactus Easter Show
Sat. April 14, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sun. April15, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Iris Show
Sun. April 8, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Rose Show
Sun. April 22, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Here are some of our sister Botanical Gardens

San Antonio Botanical Gardens,Texas
Moody Gardens, Galveston Island, Texas.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center,Texas

The Riverside Nature Center in Kerrville, TX with over
100 native trees, wildflowers, grasses and shrubs and lots of wildlife.
Stephen F Austin University Arboretum
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO

Want to join a garden club_ Here is a list of our clubs, with the time and place they meet. You will also find links to their home pages.

For gardening links go to The Gardening Launch Pad. It has over 4000 gardening links.

Local clubs and societies Web pages
Native Plant Society of Texas; Austin Chapter Austin Pond Society Austin Rose Society Austin Butterfly Fourm Austin Bonsai Society Weed People Austin Organic Gardeners Capital City Cage Bird Club Tree Folks Travis County Master Gardener Association Useful Wild Plants Austin Fern & Cycad Society:		Austin Cactus & Succulent Society: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center Texas Botanical Garden Society Men's Garden Club of Austin The Austin Herb Society Capital Area Honey Bee Stewards Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve Texas Bamboo Society Violet Crown Garden Club Heart O' Texas Orchid Society American Botanical Council

Austin's Horticulture Summit Partners

Austin Area Garden Council WildBasin Wilderness

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center Austin Nature & Science Center

Travis Country Extension Agency Ciy of Austin Water Conservation

Lower Colorado River Authority Texas Nursery & Landscape Association

Austin Horticulture Summit Events

Austin Area Garden Council	WildBasin Wilderness
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center	Austin Nature & Science Center
Travis Country Extension Agency	Ciy of Austin Water Conservation
Lower Colorado River Authority	Texas Nursery & Landscape Association