According to Texas Discovery Gardens Board Member Ann Dyer, “The Flora Award, one of Dallas' oldest and most prestigious honors, has been presented in support of Texas Discovery Gardens since 1982. It recognizes outstanding citizens and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to community service, education, sustainable conservation and enhancement of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Discovery Gardens
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Bigger-Than-Lifesize Butterfly Fluttered In To Cover For MIA 2021 Flora Awardee Big Tex
As congestion grew throughout the streets in the glow of sunset, a group of young people gathered on the Texas Discovery Garden’s Circular Lawn on Thursday, November 11. They were in the final stages of planning for a wedding that would take place over the weekend. Inside the Garden’s Grand Hall, 2021 Flora Award Co-Chairs Sarah Freeman, Rita Klein and Nancie … [Read more...] about Bigger-Than-Lifesize Butterfly Fluttered In To Cover For MIA 2021 Flora Awardee Big Tex
Flora Award Patron Party Celebrated Awardee Big Tex In Absentia With Corny Dogs And Funnel Cakes
On Thursday, November 4, as the drive-home traffic played cha-cha-cha along Lakeside Drive, Ann and Bob Dyer’s mansion was setting up a spread that would have brought a smile to Big Tex. Just a week away from the annual Texas Discovery Garden’s 2021 Flora Award supper, the Dyers were hosting the fundraiser’s patron party with a mix of State Fair fare including corny dogs and … [Read more...] about Flora Award Patron Party Celebrated Awardee Big Tex In Absentia With Corny Dogs And Funnel Cakes
JUST IN: It’s “Fair” To Say Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award Honoree Is A True Texas Icon
Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award is presented annually to honor “outstanding citizens and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to community service, education and the environment." In the past such recipients have included Lindalyn Adams, Allie Beth and Pierce Allman; Ruth Altshuler; Laura and George W. Bush; Mary Anne Cree; Barbara Hunt Crow; Nancy and Bob … [Read more...] about JUST IN: It’s “Fair” To Say Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award Honoree Is A True Texas Icon
JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
Just ask Jan and Fred Hegi about their kids and they shine like a supernova. Not only will they tell you that their sons, Brian Hegi and Peter Hegi, are the best sons in these parts, but they have the most incredibly wonderful daughters-in-law in Libby (aka Mrs. Brian) Hegi and Amy (aka (Mrs. Peter) Hegi. Too sweet to believe? It only gets worse. Amy and Hegi are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
Flora Award Patron Party Hits Pay Dirt With Announcement Of Allie Beth And Pierce Allman As 2018 Awardees
As the clouds starting unloading tear drops, the Texas Discovery Gardens' 2018 Flora Award patron party patrons were nicely ensconced in Karen and Stephen Jones's old digs. While Flora awardees Allie Beth and Pierce Allman posed for photos with 2018 Co-Chairs Laura Chancellor Black and Kelly Cantu Dees, Pierce was asked how he remembered his wife's name. Simple! It's on … [Read more...] about Flora Award Patron Party Hits Pay Dirt With Announcement Of Allie Beth And Pierce Allman As 2018 Awardees
Flora Award Black-Tie Guests Celebrated The “Terrific Trio” At Texas Discovery Gardens With A Seated Dinner, Music And Clear Skies
The sky couldn't have better on Thursday, October 26, for the black-tie guests to enjoy the Texas Discovery Gardens grounds before going indoors for the dinner celebrating the "terrific trio's (Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith and Marilyn Waisanen) receiving the Flora Award . Here's a report from the field: Texas Discovery Gardens presented its prestigious annual Flora Award on … [Read more...] about Flora Award Black-Tie Guests Celebrated The “Terrific Trio” At Texas Discovery Gardens With A Seated Dinner, Music And Clear Skies
Flora Award Patrons Celebrated The “Terrific Trio” On A Perfect Night At Barbara Crow’s Home-Sweet-Home
The evening of Thursday, September 28, couldn’t have been more perfect. The temperatures were topping the 70s after a few hours of friendly rain (translation: no thunder, no lighting, no end-of-world weather). To match the perfection was Barbara Crow’s way too comfy home for the 34th Annual Flora Award patron party. From antique chairs for young ones to fabric-covered chairs … [Read more...] about Flora Award Patrons Celebrated The “Terrific Trio” On A Perfect Night At Barbara Crow’s Home-Sweet-Home
Texas Discovery Garden’s 2017 Flora Award Will Be Presented To Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith And Marilyn Waisanen At Annual Black-Tie Dinner
Since 1982 Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award has showcased individuals, “who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, natural resource education, protection of the environment and quality of life.” Co-Chairs Kathryn Febbroriello, Angela Shank and Amelia Valz have just revealed that this year’s Award will be presented to a trio — Bettye Slaven, Janet … [Read more...] about Texas Discovery Garden’s 2017 Flora Award Will Be Presented To Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith And Marilyn Waisanen At Annual Black-Tie Dinner
October 9 Round Robin: Thrift Studio Preview, Flora Award Patron And Soup’s On! Announcement Parties
Dallas fundraising exploded Thursday, October 9, for its final hurrah before the city submitted to a tsunami of UT burnt orange and OU red. It was a real hit-and-run evening for those making the rounds. For country western lovers, they had their choices. Either in Arlington, where former First Couple Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were at AT&T Stadium celebrating “Habit for … [Read more...] about October 9 Round Robin: Thrift Studio Preview, Flora Award Patron And Soup’s On! Announcement Parties
Round Robin April 23: Flora Award Announcement Party, John Wayne Film Festival Patron Dinner And Thrive Dinner
The evening of Wednesday, April 23, had traffic moving in overdrive to get to the various events taking place throughout the entire area. While hundreds and hundreds were at the Meyerson to enjoy Diana Ross doing a knock-out performance for the Vogel Alcove, others were at . . . Flora Awards Announcement Party The walkway leading to Susie and John Adams’s Highland Park … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 23: Flora Award Announcement Party, John Wayne Film Festival Patron Dinner And Thrive Dinner