About us
If you are interested in ponds and all things connected, like plants and fish, why not become a member of the Austin Pond Society.
Meeting are held eleven months of the year which excludes December, at the Zilker Botanical Gardens Meeting Room on the third Monday of the month starting at 6:30 pm. They usually last about two hours and are generally attended by around fifty or so of our current membership. We usually have a speaker talking to us on the different and various aspects of ponding and many of them are from the local Gardening and Aquatic businesses around town. They are always interesting to listen to and provide a wealth of knowledge to the laymen (us). Incidentally, many of them are our sponsors and one of their benefits is a discount at many of their stores and places of business.
We have a Hospitality person who provides us with a light meal before the meeting. Deserts are also provided by the many members and some of them are out of this world.
We also have an extensive library of books all related to ponding, for the D.I.Y person, plants, fish and everything else related to water gardening. The books are loaned free to members
We hold social meetings at some of the various restaurants around town and sometimes have members only tours set up to visit one of the local ponds, usually of one of the members. I can promise you that you will get to meet a very nice bunch of people all with the same interest.
We meet on the third Monday each month (except December) at 6:30 p.m. at the Zilker Botanical Garden Clubhouse.
You can join in two different ways. One is by filling out the New Member form that you can reach at this link and either send it in or bring it to a meeting. The other is to go to the Shop link and register and pay on-line. Membership is for either an individual or a family and both cost the same at $30.
If you have any questions you can contact either Jeannie Ferrier, President or Francis Allcorn, Webmaster.
www.austinpondsociety.org
Featured event

2026 AUSTIN POND & GARDEN TOUR
2026 AUSTIN POND & GARDEN TOUR
June 6 & 7
The Austin Pond Society will host the 2026 Austin Pond & Garden Tour, June 6th & 7th from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. The spectacular “Saturday Night Lights” pond and garden will be featured from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., after dark!
This event is a self-guided tour of amazing ponds and gardens in and around the greater Austin area.
Enjoy garden art, meandering streams, fountains, waterfalls, dragonflies, koi, and amphibians. Some of these inspiring ponds and gardens are also certified wildlife habitats! Proceeds will help support local charities, Zilker Botanical Gardens, educational children’s programs, Central Texas Gardener and Blue Santa.
Online direct ticketing page available now at https://austinpondsociety.org
Advance sale tickets available till 10pm June 5th
Present your ticket/receipt at your first pond to get a wristband. This wristband will be your pass for both days of the tour.
*Kids 12 and under are free. Pets are not allowed on tour.
Tickets are available for:
- $20 to early registrants
- $25 if purchased on either day of the tour, at any pond location. Tickets are available on the day of the tour, and CAN be purchased at any of the home sites.
publicity@austinpondsociety.org
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2026 AUSTIN POND & GARDEN TOUR
Austin, TX, US2026 AUSTIN POND & GARDEN TOUR
June 6 & 7The Austin Pond Society will host the 2026 Austin Pond & Garden Tour, June 6th & 7th from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. The spectacular “Saturday Night Lights” pond and garden will be featured from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., after dark!
This event is a self-guided tour of amazing ponds and gardens in and around the greater Austin area.
Enjoy garden art, meandering streams, fountains, waterfalls, dragonflies, koi, and amphibians. Some of these inspiring ponds and gardens are also certified wildlife habitats! Proceeds will help support local charities, Zilker Botanical Gardens, educational children’s programs, Central Texas Gardener and Blue Santa.Online direct ticketing page available now at https://austinpondsociety.org
Advance sale tickets available till 10pm June 5thPresent your ticket/receipt at your first pond to get a wristband. This wristband will be your pass for both days of the tour.
*Kids 12 and under are free. Pets are not allowed on tour.Tickets are available for:
- $20 to early registrants
- $25 if purchased on either day of the tour, at any pond location. Tickets are available on the day of the tour, and CAN be purchased at any of the home sites.publicity@austinpondsociety.org
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