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AUSTIN: Mushroom Block Giveaway at Museum Day at Wildflower Center

  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (map)

WHEN: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024, 9 am - 1 pm

WHERE: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

COST: Free ADMISSION (Donations accepted for blocks)

On Fall Equinox we will be joining our friends from the Central Texas Seed Savers Exchange at Museum Day at the Wildflower Center and will be giving away mushroom blocks! As part of the annual citywide Austin Museum Day, the Wildflower Center will offer FREE admission on September 22! Here’s what we have planned so far, more details coming soon!:

Come learn how to use mushroom blocks to help your plants and trees thrive! Download the Caring for Trees with Mushroom guide.

We are also looking for volunteers to help at the event. Wear your favorite mushroom outfit and sign-up here.

Mushroom blocks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Visit Central Texas Seed Savers and several other local grassroot organizations in the Great Hall for a plethora of engaging learning opportunities.

  • 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. – Enjoy a unique soundscape experience in the Auditorium.

  • Explore your creative side with arts and craft activities led by our very own Education team.

  • Flutter on over to the Little House to experience our Power the Migration exhibit. Join artist Mark Menjivar on bird watching walks through the Center’s research trails. Pre-registration will be required.

EXAMPLES OF HOW TO USE BLOCKS

Want to help out?

Volunteer and sign-up here to pick-up blocks from the farms in Buda or North Austin to deliver to future events and pick-up spots.

can’t make it?

Sign up to pick up blocks at one of our 30+ spots in Central Texas or San Antonio

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