Emily O'Shaughnessy

One thing I love about the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is that it provides a different experience depending on the season. I’ve visited several times, and although the wildflowers are best during the spring there is never a shortage of things for the entire family to do and see.

The brand new Luci and Ian Family Garden is a big highlight, and I can tell it will be a fun exhibit any time of year. Named for lead donors Luci Baines Johnson (daughter of President Lyndon and first lady Lady Bird Johnson) and her husband, Ian Turpin, the Family Garden is over four acres of interactive features great for all ages.

We went to the Grand Opening last weekend and the entire family had a blast. It was a fun-filled day, with plenty of activities for the kids including face painting, a scavenger hunt, prizes and games.

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If you’ve never been to the Zilker Botanical Garden, or maybe you have but it’s been a while, May is the perfect time to do it. Not only are the gorgeous flowers and plants in bloom, but the 2^nd Annual Woodland Faerie Trail runs through May 26^th. If you have an opportunity to visit it’s definitely worth the trip.

The Faerie Trail is a charming selection of small houses designed by local architects, design professional or recreational groups. They’re whimsical and fun, made out of things found in nature such as twigs, bark, shells, straw, rocks. Some are simple. Others are elaborate. All are unique and created from a love of nature.

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