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March
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Learn About Butterflies Day: Butterfly Gardens Near Austin
March 14 is designated as National Learn About Butterflies Day to raise awareness of the varieties of butterflies and their importance as pollinators. Butterflies also serve as a natural form of pest control and are an important food source for birds. Look for them to start their migration across the country in a blur of color and check out gardens near Austin to spot their color and beauty. Our real estate agents suggest the following destinations to spot butterflies in and around Austin:
- Rabbit Hill Park – 1109 Blue Ridge Dr., Georgetown, TX 78626
Located near Georgetown homes for sale, Rabbit Hill Park has several fun features that are connected by a trail system that has a 1/3-mile fitness loop. The Contemplative Trailhead overlooks a pond and has plantings selected to attract butterflies, dragonflies, and hummingbirds. A Splash Pad and Explorer Park, which has a web playscape along with a fossil dig, makes Rabbit Hill an ideal place to take the kids. Hours are 6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
- Unity Park Community Garden – 2746 Gattis School Rd., Round Rock, TX 78664
Unity Park Community Garden, located near Round Rock homes for sale, has community garden plots surrounded by sitting areas, fruit trees, and pollinator gardens that attract bees and butterflies. If you're interested, you can rent a garden plot and borrow tools from the onsite shed or take gardening classes to learn how to attract butterflies and other pollinators or how you can follow the latest organic gardening practices.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is located at UT Austin and has nearly 900 species of native plants. The center takes care to attract and support many species of birds, mammals, and insects – including butterflies. You'll always find something going on there, including yoga classes and a class on the science of pollination, where you can find out how to attract butterflies, bees, and more to your garden. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
- Zilker Botanical Garden – 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Located on 28 quiet acres near Austin homes for sale, Zilker Botanical Garden is a lush urban oasis. You can see beautiful views of downtown as you walk along pathways to visit themed gardens such as The Mabel Davis Rose Garden and The Hartman Prehistoric Garden. Pass streams and ponds filled with koi as you see thousands of plants that attract birds, butterflies, and other creatures. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
- Mueller Parks and open spaces – 4550 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723
Mueller represents a public-private partnership that supports parks, trails, and open spaces. The 7 parks, which are open to the public, establish a native, local ecosystem and create destinations for outdoor recreation. Each has its own features and appeal, including John Gaines Park, which has 132 community garden plots that attract butterflies and other insects, a community pool, a playscape, and a large open lawn.
Contact us to learn more about Austin's natural beauty and for help in buying or selling a home.
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