This year’s festivities will be centered around the special Fortlandia exhibition!

The Wildflower Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Winter Tree Fest activities (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) are all free with admission. Admission is always free for members!

Walks & Talks

Meet near the tree and shrub sale in the Texas Arboretum.

• 11 a.m. – Trees of Central Texas and Their Benefits, with Arborist Brad Hamel
• 11:30 a.m. – Looking at Trees Through an Arborist’s Eyes, with Don Gardener
• 1 p.m. – Keys to Tree IDs, with Botanist Dr. Karen Clary
• 2 p.m. – Keeping Young Trees Healthy, with Bartlett Trees experts Steve Austin and Nick Crowther
• 3 p.m. – Tree Pruning Walk, with UT Arborist Jennifer Hrobar

Activities

Enjoy all of these activities from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Fortlandia: Meet the Designers (times TBA)
• Texas Native Tree and Shrub Sale (see list below)
• Tree Climb (ages 7+)
• Corn Hole (Bag Toss), Giant Jenga, Lawn Dominoes, and Yardzee
• S’mores by the Campfire (donation suggested)
• Texas Arboretum Scavenger Hunt
• Fort Building for All Ages
• Aerial Yoga Demonstration (2 – 4 p.m.)

…and many more crafts, activities and games!

20% off walking sticks and tree books in the Gift Store all day!

Food will be available for purchase from Wildflower Cafe with special pop-ups in the Courtyard and Arboretum.

Tree and Shrub Sale Plant List

Plant lists are available! The plant list is updated often leading up to the sale. Some species are available only in limited quantities and sizes. Please check back often for the latest list.