Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes were the main forces behind the start of an Austin based botanical garden, named the National Wildflower Research Center. Today, the wildflower center has been renamed Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center in her honor. It was designed to be more than a garden, with programs geared toward conservation, protection and restoration of American landscapes. It has also become an educational center.
The garden workers emanate Lady Bird's enthusiasm for natural beauty and awareness. Volunteers cite their pleasure and pride to follow Mrs. Johnson's footsteps and offer their admiration and praise for her tireless work.