Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center founding and spring blooms

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was founded in 1982 by former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson as the National Wildflower Research Center and is located at this address. The center focuses on native-plant conservation, research, and public education and maintains demonstration gardens and walking trails. Each spring the grounds showcase native Texas wildflower blooms and the center hosts seasonal programs that draw residents and visitors.