For many, the Zilker Botanical Garden is a place of quiet beauty—an oasis nestled in the heart of Austin where nature invites reflection, learning, and connection. For Spencer and Adrian Zamora, it’s all that and […]
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Summer Internship Project: Microclimates at the Zilker Botanical Garden!
Samantha Chee, the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy’s summer intern, wrapped up her time with us last week – we couldn’t be prouder of what she’s accomplished here! To close out her internship, she presented the […]
Read MoreMeet our Summer Intern: Samantha Chee!
We’re excited to introduce Samantha Chee as she starts her internship at the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy this week! Samantha is an Austin resident and an undergraduate student at the University of Washington. She is […]
Read MoreStories from the Garden: Holly Hawk
Last weekend, ZBGC Executive Director Holly Hawk joined the women of Zonta Austin at their Roots to Bloom event to honor collective resilience, leadership, and community. Holly shared her story of the Zilker Botanical Garden’s progress and honored the women who have provided a framework for her to grow our programming and impact – read on to see some key moments from her address.
Read MoreZilker Botanical Garden Conservancy Welcomes New Moon Tree Following NASA’s Space Day at the Capitol
AUSTIN, TX — March 26, 2025 — The Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy is proud to announce the arrival of a second Moon Tree, entrusted to the Garden’s care following Space Day at the Texas Capitol […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect at a Flower Show
During the Fall and Spring, Zilker Botanical Garden hosts a variety of Garden shows and sales hosted by Austin Area Garden Council Clubs. These collaborative efforts provide an opportunity for the Austin community to learn […]
Read MoreZilker Botanical Garden Conservancy Launches New Digital Guide to Enrich Both Onsite and Offsite Visits
The free guide joins hundreds of cultural institutions around the globe on the Bloomberg Connects app Austin, TX – September 23, 2024 – Today, Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy launched a new, digital guide on Bloomberg […]
Read MoreZBG Receives a NASA Moon Tree!
Zilker Botanical Garden is proud to announce the arrival of a “Moon Tree,” a loblolly pine seedling that, when it was a mere seed, flew around the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission in 2022. […]
Read MoreZilker Botanical Garden Conservancy Completes First Major Capital Campaign Project
Austin, TX – September 23, 2024 – Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Butler Window Restoration Project, a significant milestone reached in June 2024. The project revitalizes an […]
Read MoreSouthern US Premiere of the Earliest Known Asian American Film “The Oath of the Sword” at Zilker Botanical Garden
AUSTIN, TX – August 20, 2024 – The Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) and the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy are thrilled to announce the Southern US Premiere of The Oath of the Sword, a […]
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