When European settlers first arrived in Central Texas, much of the Hill Country was a savanna - a softly undulating expanse of grass punctuated with oaks and junipers. Because of fire suppression and overgrazing, few of these savannas remain today. The Wildflower Center works to restore the savanna to its original character which you can experience through our trails.
The Savanna Meadow and Woodland Trails are closed due to construction of the Luci and Ian Family Garden. The Arboretum trail and the John Barr are open. Restoration Trails is still closed due to storm damage.
The Savanna Meadow trail system is divided into two connecting trails: the Savanna Meadow Trail (1/2 mile) and the Woodland Trail (1/4 mile). The entrance to both trails is between the Library and the Administration Building.
View Woodland Trail Collection in Native Plant Information Network.