It was back in 1977 that the City of Dallas Park Board “recommended that the grounds of the DeGolyer Estate, which the city purchased from SMU, be the official location of the botanical garden.” Three years later, in 1980, $1M was raised to purchase the adjoining 22-acre Alex Camp House estate. In 1984 the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden was “open to the public … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum President Mary Brinegar Honored With Honorary AIA Membership
Mark Wolf
MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
According to Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Mark Wolf, “Visit one of the greenest places and spaces this summer with your children, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which is open seven days a week. No reservations are needed, and you’re welcome to bring your own food, beverages, strollers, wagons and picnic blankets. We also offer many food and dining options. To … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
Black-Tie Types Celebrate Craig Hall’s Receiving Artscape’s “Great Contributor To Art” Award At Dallas Arboretum
While the casual chic set partied at Lexus TACA Party On The Green over at Sammons Park, the black-tie folks were toasting and bidding at the inaugural "Great Contributor to Art Award" dinner and auction at the Dallas Arboretum on Friday, May 12. It was the final piece of the Artscape Reimagined pie that had been cooked up by fundraiser Kaki Hopkins. Being toasted was the … [Read more...] about Black-Tie Types Celebrate Craig Hall’s Receiving Artscape’s “Great Contributor To Art” Award At Dallas Arboretum
JUST IN: The Dallas Arboretum Just Welcomed Its Millionth Visitor For The Year
It’s not every day that the “million mark” is hit. And today was the day that the Dallas Arboretum scored it for the first time in its history. Well, of course, there have been millions over the years, but this year is the first time that they welcomed the millionth visitor within the calendar year. And what a visitor it was! Actually it was a couple — first-time … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Arboretum Just Welcomed Its Millionth Visitor For The Year