10am - Butterfly workshop   Dan  Holland  Dan will take you on a pictorial journey from cocoon to flight using some of his brilliant photography to map the way. If our pet butterflies cooperate, you will be in for a special butterfly identification treat.

11am Birds of the Texas Hill Country - Andy Lee  Another outstanding photographer.  Andy has a passion for birds.  Have you ever wondered, "what is making that beautiful sound?"  Andy will teach you how to identify birds, alert you to what in-season birds to look for, and provide some tweet tips on attracting birds. 

12pm Rainwater Harvesting - Blanco County Master Gardeners Pat Owens and Peggy Welch.  There is more than one way to harvest that water!  Everyone needs this session.  Conservationists, gardeners and critter lovers will learn how to construct a barrel for collecting rainwater, receive tips on where to place it and determine how to use it for garden or wildlife. Cost and material information will be provided.  Pat and Peggy will be available the remainder of the day for additional rainwater harvesting questions. 

2pm Lavender workshop - Chelita Riley   If you have to pick only one or two types of lavender, what would they be?  This session will have tips for the garden lavender grower. If you want to learn how to plant a lavender field, you'll have to stay after class. 

 Throughout the Day

Glass Blowing - A Lost Art:  Charlotte Holden from Houston, TX will hold demonstrations on glass blowing techniques.  She will also have some of her creations available for sale. 

Jewelery Making - Just in Time for Christmas:  Angie & Friends from Houston, Tx, will conduct workshops in jewelry making.  Packages will be available for you to make your own or make it easy on yourself -- buy one of their creations, already made.

While you are in Johnson City, be sure to visit our wonderful merchants.  On Oct 3, one of the best architectural antique store in these parts, Pieces of the Past, will be stocked with new items from the 2009 Round Top Antique show and will offer 20% off most items.  Mainstreet Boutique, that little shop you always wanted to find, carrying casual clothing that you just want to live in and regret you didn't buy more of , will discount new fall arrivals by 10%  and  sales merchandise by 70%.  Mainstreet also carries our lavender body products throughout the year.