Gardening for Birds & Pollinators

Gardening for Birds & Pollinators is coming to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Tuesday, October 13, as part of their ongoing program of gardening classes. The session is built around a simple premise: how native plants can turn your own garden into a haven for birds and pollinators. If you've spent any time in an Austin yard, you know the difference a few right plants can make when the goldfinches and hummingbirds actually start showing up.

The Wildflower Center runs these classes to show people how to choose, plant, and care for native species in their own landscapes. It's not just about what you put in the ground, but how you manage it over time. This particular session focuses on creating garden space that supports birds and pollinators, so the conversation will lean toward the plants that provide the nectar, seeds, and shelter those visitors need to stick around.

It's a practical approach to gardening that works with the local environment rather than against it. Instead of fighting the Texas heat or the soil, the focus is on the native species that are already adapted to this place. The goal is to walk away with a better sense of which plants to pick and how to arrange them so your yard does more than just look good—it actually supports the wildlife that passes through.

The class runs on Tuesday, October 13, starting at 4:30 PM at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. You can find tickets and more details at https://lbjwc.ticketapp.org/portal/product/67.