Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Institution Code: NWRCA
BGCI Member: No
About the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Founded in 1982 by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes, The University of Texas at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is dedicated to conserving, restoring and creating healthy landscapes with native plants. Every day, the Wildflower Center's horticulture, landscape restoration, plant conservation, and environmental education programs bring to life Mrs. Johnson's vision in our gardens and natural areas, and in projects across North America.
Main Address:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Avenue
Austin
Texas 78739 United States of America
Telephone: (512) 232-0200
Fax: (512) 232-0156
URL: www.wildflower.org
Primary Email:
Studying ecological restoration in Texas
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centre, Texas has a research program that examines fire effects on natural systems and as a tool for restoration. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center became an organized research unit of The University of Texas at Austin in 2006.
Research results have been tested in real-world applications including restoration of public land, private developments and governmental projects. We share these learning’s about improved ecological landscape design through public, professional and academic education. Past research projects include the use of prescribed burns to control invasive species, the development of native polycultural turfgrass, native plant performance on green roofs, rapid roadside re-vegetation using native species and erosion control using native species and compost.