The Wildflower Center’s annual Fall Native Plant Sale runs September 26 through October 26, offering a wide variety of Texas natives—including perennials, grasses, vines, shrubs and trees—for both sun and shade gardens. These plants not only add natural beauty but also conserve water, reduce mowing costs, enrich soil, support pollinators and wildlife, and minimize the need for fertilizers and pesticides.

The sale takes place in the Nursery at the Central Gardens every Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (last entry at 12:30 p.m.). Fridays are reserved for Wildflower Center members, with reservations opening September 19.

The Trash Makeover Challenge is having it’s 15 year quinceañera themed party. This one of a kind fashion show in support of the Texas Campaign for the Environment features amateur and professional designers who use at least 90% recycled materials to craft unique garments and showcase them in a dazzling fashion show spectacle.

For the quinceañera theme, designers have been invited to create culturally inspired pieces influenced by quinceañera traditions — from formal gowns and pastel palettes to folklórico flair and modern elegance. Attendees are encouraged to also come dressed in theme, or to include pink in your ensemble.