On May 6, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will celebrate the season of spring and the importance of conserving our local Texas terrain with the 2016 Wildflower Gala. Held in the gardens, this elegant affair focuses on raising funds and awareness to help aid the center’s preservation efforts for Texas nature and our environment.

With classical string music setting the scene for the night, this bold and vibrant gathering will also provide guests with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres starting at 6pm followed by a catered dinner by the Four Seasons Austin at 8pm.The evening’s live auction promises unique prizes including a trip to San Miguel de Allende. In addition, the gala will also seek funds to create a theater in remembrance of Lady Bird Johnson at the Wildflower Center’s Visitors Gallery.

“All proceeds raised from our gala benefit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and wildflowers everywhere,” says Robin Murphy, director of development at the Center.

To purchase tickets or to sponsor a table, please visit: wildflower.org/gala.

_{Read more from the Outdoors Issue | May 2016}