Opinion: Wildflower Center Fails Its Conservation Mission by Lighting Up Its Landscape

Field of Light exhibit glamorizes outdoor landscape lighting and ignores light pollution's harmful effects on wildlife, plants, and human health

"...As a conservation organization, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center could take a leadership role..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by Soll Sussman

Let's Go Hide in the Delightful Designer Forts of Fortlandia

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center brings back its fancy forts right when we need them

"...the latter this week when Fortlandia returns to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center...."

Oct. 2, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

AMD Sets Its Site on Lantana

Company trumpets facility greenbuilding; opponents ask what's downstream

"...environmentalist, Steve Windhager, director of landscape restoration with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and a consultant on the..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wild in the City

Make a more natural garden with the Neighborhood Habitat Challenge

"...The City of Austin along with Wildlife Austin want you to compete in the third annual..."

May 13, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Unglue Your Kids From the TV for These Family-Friendly Summer Activities

Ten things to see and do around Austin, no screens required

"...2) Keep steering STEM with a day trip to Johnson City's Science Mill (101 South Lady Bird Ln., Johnson..."

May 18, 2018 Features Feature by Mae Hamilton

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...park will be built, running from Waterloo Park to Lady Bird Lake. For more than a year, the landscape..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...Luther update. The 120-year-old Luther Hotel in Palacios holds..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...mix well." – Minnesota state Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson (a Democrat), after TV news broadcast of images of..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Suttle Scuttled?

Development lawyer Richard Suttle no longer finds himself on the Stratus payroll, coincidentally (?) at a time when the company tries to clean up its image.

"...already cleared one hurdle with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which determined that the development would not harm..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...John Henry Faulk Central Library and the Austin History Center will be closed through year's end for needed upgrades...."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...Pool, the magnificent 68-degree spring-fed swimming hole that's the centerpiece of Zilker Park on the south shore of Town..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Sprawl Ain't All

Want to know what 'conservation development' means? Then head to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, or – if you're interested, but not that interested – just read this story.

"...and Friday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The conference, which focuses on..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Raising the (Green) Roof

Austin's Green Roof Advisory Group to deliver its report to council

"...prevent flooding and to protect downstream water quality), provide wildlife habitat, reduce the costs (and associated greenhouse-gas emissions) of..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Day Trips

"...the lake. Has cabins, camping, RV sites, store, bait, bird sanctuary, nature trails, beach, and enclosed fishing barge. Off..."

July 14, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...of wildflowers: TXDOT wildflower hotline, 800/452-9292. Wildflower Identification, https://texashighways.com/wildflowers. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Texas Wildflower Central, www.wildflower.org/texas. Ennis..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...land conserved is linked to other open spaces, protecting wildlife corridors and complete ecosystems...."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...The juried show at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center features the work of the best of the best..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

FWS Approves Stratus-pheric Development

"...received the all-important blessing of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, laying a significant piece of groundwork for an..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

AAPI Family Style Passports Debut, Soupleaf Opens, Sprinkles x Nguyen Coffee Supply Is Almost Too Good To Be True, National Pretzel Day Is Knot Happening, There’s Sotol and Bourbon and Cider, It’s Pasta Paisanos FTW, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Texas Sotol’s second Explorer Series release of the year, Lady of Spain, is now available! This limited edition is..."

April 19, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Spring Things to Do in (or Around) Austin

How and where to take the most advantage of this weather.

"...Head down to Festival Beach on Lady Bird Lake to cheer on beautiful boats as they..."

March 29, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...Restoration branch of the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife; initiator of the master's degree program in historical preservation..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...the ballot along with a bond for a Convention Center extension. Most council members campaigned in support of what..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the third of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer Opportunities.

"...Waterloo Counseling Center Experienced professional clerical and newsletter assistance. 1524 S. I-35..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Eco-Currents: Reading the Bones

Gluing frogs onto storm drains and other civic duties

"...150 participating pilot projects. As a partnership of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the American Society of Landscape..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...45 Southwest. The court ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a study of how the road's..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...decisions and future Austin-bashing legislation. Personally, I thank the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for accepting the third-party role..."

April 28, 2000 Column

Austin to Grow Green Roofs

New city-appointed group explores strategies for encouraging green roofs

"...(insulation), reducing the urban heat-island effect, absorbing rainwater, providing bird/wildlife habitat, creating high-rise lawns and gardens, and providing attractive..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...GIRLSTART TECHNOLOGY CENTER Girls rule! Especially when they are encouraged to explore..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

Public Notice

A World Without Gender. Amen.

"...the monthly fundraiser for Cornerstone Gay & Lesbian Community Center at Fiesta Gardens. Last week we reported that the..."

April 17, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

The Daily Hustle: 8/16/10

Ask yourself - Who's the MACC?

"...$100,000 invasive species plan for the city with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center...."

Aug. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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