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To celebrate Presidents' Day weekend, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is planning an all American celebration the entire weekend, February 13 to 16. Admission is $5 at the gate, and active and retired military receive complimentary admission with proper identification. The discount applies only to those purchasing tickets onsite at the ticket booth.

 

Since Valentine's Day is the same weekend, couples can also walk through the gardens enjoying the flowers and foliage, while taking photos or videos at one of the most photographed places in Dallas.

 

Throughout the garden, patriotic music will greet visitors, and when hungry, guests can purchase $1 hot dogs and $2 cherry pies, provided by Gil's Elegant Catering. Guests are welcome to bring picnics or have lunch or seated tea at Restaurant DeGolyer. Reservations for seated tea are required and can be made by calling 214-515-6511 or online at http://www.dallasarboretum.org/visit/dining/seated-teas. The seated tea is for adults and children ages 13 years and older.

 

As guests stroll throughout the garden, they can also watch the horticulture staff build the Texas themed topiaries that will be ready for the opening of the 31st annual Dallas Blooms festival on February 28. That date also marks the reopening of the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden, which has been closed for winterizing and maintenance.  The other reopening during Dallas Blooms is the Lay Family Garden.

 

Bill Graue, Dallas Arboretum board chairman, said, "In addition to the patriotic festivities, the Dallas Arboretum provides one of the most romantic settings in Dallas. Give your loved one the gift of a garden full of flowers this Valentines Day by donating a Blooming Bed of Color in their name. The gift of a Blooming bed can last the duration of Dallas Blooms or even as long as an entire year."

 

For more information about purchasing a Blooming Bed of Color, visit http://www.dallasarboretum.org/support/special-giving-opportunities/blooming-beds.

 

About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden:

 

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Dallas Arboretum is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12 and free for Arboretum members and children two and under.  There is an additional cost of $3 per person for entrance into the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. On-site parking is $15 or $8, if purchased in advance online. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum.  The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.  WFAA is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum.  More information can be found athttp://www.dallasarboretum.org/ or on Facebook.

 

Media contacts:

 

Juliette Coulter | The Coulter Group | 214.394.5532 | juliette@coultergroup.com
Terry Lendecker | VP of Advertising & Promotions | 214.515.6523 |

 

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites the community to the garden. As part of the January promotion, admission to the Arboretum is $5 now through January 31. The discount applies only to those purchasing tickets onsite at the ticket booth. 


Mary Brinegar, Dallas Arboretum president, said, "Since many students and adults have Dr. King's birthday as a holiday and are looking for things to do as a family, we want to invite them to visit the garden together. We encourage guests to bring their cameras to capture those memories, bring a picnic or have lunch or seated tea at the Restaurant DeGolyer."USA Today has named the Dallas Arboretum as one of the 10 Best Attractions and Activities 10 Places to Visit in the city.

As guests stroll throughout the garden, they can also watch the horticulture staff plant and prepare the garden for the opening of the 31st Annual Dallas Blooms with the theme, Deep in the Hearts of Texans on February 28. That date also marks the reopening of the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden, which has been closed for winterizing and maintenance.

For those interested in making reservations for the three-course Friendship Tea taking place now through February 27, reservations can be made by calling 214.515.6511 orteas@dallasarboretum.org. Seated tea is available for guests 13 years and older.

 

About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden:

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Dallas Arboretum is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12 and free for Arboretum members and children two and under. On-site parking is $15 or $8, if purchased in advance online. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum.  The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.  WFAA is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum.    

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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden set an attendance record in 2014 with nearly one million visitors. It has also received another Fodor's Travel accolade as one of the top "10 Botanical Gardens with Wow-Factor Winter Transformations" to add to its many awards. (See sampling of 2014 awards at end of release*). The Arboretum's Facebook page also surpassed 100,000 followers.

 

The total attendance of 978,468 guests in 2014 exceeded 2013's total by 248,242, or almost 34 percent. Compared to 2012, when the garden had the Chihuly exhibit, there were 38,872 more guests in 2014, or a 4 percent increase. The 12 Days evening viewings were also quite popular as the Arboretum had 17,500 more guests for those viewings than for the same period for Chihuly in 2012. The Chihuly exhibit was displayed for eight months compared with two months for this year's new 12 Days of Christmas' 25-foot-tall gazebos.

 

Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Bill Graue, who just started in his leadership role, said, "First, we are grateful for the support of our nearly 35,000 members and donors. In addition, there were several factors that led to record-breaking numbers in 2014: It was the first full year of the extraordinary Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden; the 30th anniversary of Dallas Blooms in the spring; and the debut of The 12 Days of Christmas, a blockbuster holiday exhibit that attracted locals and out-of-town visitors."

 

In addition to the attendance record, the Dallas Arboretum also added another accolade to its long list of rave reviews by being named as one of the top "10 Botanical Gardens with Wow-Factor Winter Transformations" by Fodor's Travel. According to Fodor's Travel, "Known for its extravagant garden transformations (as seen in Fodor'sAmerica's Best Pumpkin Festivals), the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden's new 12 Days of Christmas winter exhibit continues to up the ante this year."

 

This exhibit ended on January 4, but the Dallas Arboretum plans to bring it back in November 2015, just in time for the holiday season.

 

Finally, the Dallas Arboretum hit a milestone of 100,000 followers on Facebook, demonstrating the garden's strong influence and wide audience reach on social media. Graue added, "We are thankful for those who visit and then share their photos on Facebook, as it helps us spread the word virally. As we become known beyond North Texas as one of the nation's premier botanical gardens, we expect that attendance will only increase as people want to see in person the beautiful gardens highlighted on Facebook."

 

Mary Brinegar, Dallas Arboretum president and CEO, said, "We want to thank those who visited, joined as members, attended a concert or another event, or took an Adult Education class for being part of a record-breaking year. We are stewards of this magnificent garden, and we thank our 400 regular volunteers who contributed more than 70,000 hours in ensuring that every visitor's experience is remarkable."

 

Since the Dallas Arboretum opened to the public in 1984, the 66-acre garden includes many formal and informal garden spaces, world-recognized trial gardens, a concert lawn, picnic areas, food service areas, a gift shop, orientation theater, classrooms and the historic DeGolyer House. The newest garden to open was the eight-acre scientific and interactive Rory Meyer's Children Adventure Garden in 2013. In 2014, the Arboretum opened a new 1,150-space parking garage, thereby doubling the amount of parking spaces. 

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 About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden:

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Dallas Arboretum is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12 and free for Arboretum members and children two and under.  There is an additional cost of $3 per person for entrance into the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. On-site parking is $15 or $8, if purchased in advance online. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum.  The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.  WFAA is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum.  More information can be found at http://www.dallasarboretum.org/ or on Facebook.

*2014 Sampling of Accolades:

 

USA Today named the Dallas Arboretum as one of the 10 Best Attractions and Activities 10 Places to Visit in the city.

 

National Geographic Traveler named the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden to the list of"The 2014 Traveler 50: World's Smartest Cities."

 

Fodor's Travel has named the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden one of "America's Best Pumpkin Festivals." 

 

2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, one of the highest honors the organization bestows

 

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden was selected as the most loved, most talked about family attraction in Texas. It was selected to be included on the list of Top Family Attractions Worth Traveling For. 

 

The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden won the 2014 Digital Screenmedia Association Best Cultural Digital Signage Award.

 

The Texas Landscape Garden Association has given the Dallas Arboretum its Silver award for Landscape design of the Children's Garden.

 

The Garden Writers Association of America has given the video of the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden its silver award nationally for finest media portrayal. 

 

Dallas Arboretum/The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden was voted "Best Place to Get Outdoors" and "Best for Families" by readers of DFW Child.

 

Art&Seek Jr. named the Autumn at the Arboretum fall festival to its Junior's Super-List. 

 

Media contacts:

Juliette Coulter | The Coulter Group | 214.394.5532 |juliette@coultergroup.com
Terry Lendecker | VP of Advertising & Promotions | 214.515.6523 |tlendecker@dallasarboretum.org
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Afternoon Tea at the Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces that author Judy Scott will sign copies of her book, Afternoon Tea at the Arboretum, at the Hoffman Family Gift Store on Saturday, December 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  She started the Tea Room at the Dallas Arboretum and is now retired. After more than 30 years of catering, she still enjoys cooking and will have scones to sample at the book signing. The book costs $19.98.

During the book signing, Ann Ranson, owner of By The Grace of Tea, will serve samples of her magnificent 12 Days of Tea. This tea collection sells for $34.98.

Missy Whisler, vice president of sales, said, “This tea book and 12 Days of Tea are the perfect gift for tea lovers, just in time for the holidays. Another gift idea is to make a reservation for Holiday Tea at the Arboretum, something many do as a tradition.”

The book signing and sampling is free for paid garden guests that day. Members receive free admission.

About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden:

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Dallas Arboretum is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12 and free for Arboretum members and children two and under.  There is an additional cost of $3 per person for entrance into the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. On-site parking is $15 or $8, if purchased in advance online. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum.  The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.  WFAA is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum.    

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 To kick off the new year and encourage people to enjoy the gardens, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is offering $5 admission starting on January 5 and continuing through January 31 for those not yet members. This offer is only available when purchasing tickets at the gate. Members receive free admission all year.

 

Bill Graue, Dallas Arboretum board chairman, said, "After the holidays, we need some extra motivation to get moving, and there is no more beautiful place to walk than along the one-mile fitness trail at the Dallas Arboretum. It's one of the top 10 botanical gardens in the world, according to the Travel Channel, and this discount will encourage more people to see the winter plantings and to get a sneak peek as we prepare for Dallas Blooms."

 

2015 marks the 31st year for the largest floral festival in the Southwest, Dallas Blooms, with the theme "Deep in the Heart of Texans." Dallas Blooms begins on February 28 and runs through April 12. The garden explodes with color as more than 500,000 spring-blossoming bulbs burst. In addition, Texas inspired topiaries, such as a Texas star, longhorns and horses, will be displayed throughout garden.

 

Those coming out can also enjoy an elegant, three-course Friendship Tea for a lasting memory for those 13 and older. Prices range between $39 and $49 and include parking and admission to the garden. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 214.515.6511 or purchased online at dallasarboretum.org.

 

For more information on the 31st Annual Dallas Blooms Festival, call 214.515.6500 or visit the Arboretum's website at dallasarboretum.org.

 

About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden:

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Dallas Arboretum is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12 and free for Arboretum members and children two and under.  There is an additional cost of $3 per person for entrance into the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. On-site parking is $15 or $8, if purchased in advance online. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum.  The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.  WFAA is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum.   

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The 12 Days at Night

When planning holiday activities for the family, be sure to include The 12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. As Dallas' newest holiday tradition, this $2 million blockbuster exhibit features a dozen 25-foot-tall Victorian-inspired gazebos elaborately decorated to resemble the beloved Christmas carol located in the 66-acre garden.

 

In addition to The 12 Days of Christmas, here are 12 more reasons why the Dallas Arboretum is the best place to visit this holiday season.

 

           1.    The 12 Days of Christmas - Spend the day this season with a friend or loved one exploring Dallas' newest holiday tradition. Celebrate the holidays like never before                         with this centerpiece exhibit featuring an elaborate collection of 25-foot Victorian gazebos filled with the charming costumed characters and whimsical animals made                       famous by the beloved Christmas carol.

           2.    The 12 Days at Night - During the evening, the garden remains open for extended hours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to showcase the beautifully illuminated gazebos for                         magical viewing. Visitors will be even further immersed in the Victorian-era holiday theme as they enjoy strolling carolers and holiday themed treats. Some evenings                       have sold out, and pre-purchased tickets are required.

           3.    Lunch with friend and family at Restaurant DeGolyer – Nestled inside the DeGolyer House, the Restaurant DeGolyer menu features delicious meals inspired by the                           recipes of James Sparks, executive chef at Gil's Elegant Catering. Both indoor and outdoor dining is available. 

           4.    Tour the Byers' Choice Ltd. Christmas Carolers in the DeGolyer House - The historic DeGolyer House has been transformed into a Victorian-inspired and                                         Dickens-themed Christmas display lavishly decorated throughout with a collection of Byers' Choice Ltd. Christmas Caroler figurines. This abundant private collection                         has been generously donated for display at the Dallas Arboretum by Kim and John Semyan. Tours available daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

           5.    Holiday Seated Tea - Enjoy an elegant, three-course holiday tea, a tradition for many. Prices range between $47 and $57 and include parking and admission to the                         garden. Guests 12 years old and up are invited to tea. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 214.515.6511 or purchased online.

          6.     Hoffman Family Gift Store – Located just inside the main entrance, the Hoffman Family Gift store features a variety of unique holiday gifts and one-of-a-kind                                   mementos. All proceeds benefit the Dallas Arboretum and its education and research programs. Present your Dallas Arboretum members card to receive 10% off                           store and online purchases.

          7.     Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden – The holiday fun at this eight-acre scientific children's garden is for all ages with hands-on exhibits, activities and labs all                         day long. While there, children are encourage to grab a Passport to Adventure to find all The 12 Days of Christmas stops.

          8.     Holiday Weekend Events – It's a great time to capture family photos while visiting Santa, a live reindeer or Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,                     from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through December 21.

           9.    Behind the Scenes – The Dallas Arboretum Horticulture staff is planting more than 500,000 bulbs for the 31st annual Dallas Blooms festival starting on February 28.                       See how they get the beds ready and plant all these bulbs. They are planting most mornings.

          10.   What’s in Bloom – Winter isn't just about snow and presents, but also about beautiful winter plantings, including pansies, violas and a new addition this season,                               Dinosaur Kale.

          11.   Birds in Paradise – Don't miss the final days of the Bird House exhibit. Learn how birds find their prey, build a nest, migrate and much more. These playhouse-size bird                   houses are located in the Lakeside Exhibit Area.

          12.   Purchase a gift of membership and/or a concert subscription – Membership is the best value for receiving exclusive offers, including free admission, free parking,                           invitations to members-only events and more. Members also receive a large discount on Cool Thursdays spring/summer and fall concert subscriptions to the sell-out                       series by White Rock Lake.

 

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About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden:

 

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Dallas Arboretum is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12 and free for Arboretum members and children two and under. There is an additional cost of $3 per person for entrance into the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum.  The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. WFAA is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum. For more information about the Dallas Arboretum, visit http://www.dallasarboretum.org/. 

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The 12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum

WHAT:            THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM:

 

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces the official opening of the $2 million exhibition, The 12 Days of Christmas. Unique in the world, the exhibit features dramatically designed 25-foot-tall gazebos that have been designed for each day of the popular carol. Each gazebo includes either life-size Victorian-costumed mannequins or whimsical animals, with music accompanying each gazebo. The Arboretum selected the same team that creates many of the elaborate sets and intricate costumes for The Dallas Opera.

 

During the evening, the garden will remain open from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for The 12 Days at Night, showcasing the beautifully illuminated gazebos. During this time, visitors will be even further immersed in the Victorian-era holiday theme as they enjoy live carolers. Purchasing evening tickets in advance is highly recommended. 

 

WHEN:             November 16 through January 4

                         Daily: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

                         Special Evening Viewings: Sundays through Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

                         Weekend Nights: November 28 &29, December 26 & 27 and January 2-4

 

WHERE:            Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218

 

COST:               The 12 Days of Christmas:  

                         Daytime general admission: Free for Arboretum members  

                         Adults: $15 non-members

                         Seniors: $12 non-members

                         Children ages 3-12: $10 non-members

                         Children under 3 are free.

                         Parking: $10 at the gate.

 

                          The 12 Days at Night:

                          Adults: $20 non-members; $12 members

                         Seniors: $15 non-members; $10 members

                         Children ages 3-12: $10 non-members; $9 members

                         Children under 3 are free.

                         Parking is included with admission.

 

 

MORE INFORMATION: 

For more information on The 12 Days of Christmas, including special holiday events, call 214.515.6500 or visit http://www.dallasarboretum.org/.  

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Dallas Arboretum Announces Eddie Coker Concert
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden's fall festival, Autumn at the Arboretum, features the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village and a family friendly concert on Monday, October 13. The Dallas Arboretum presents its annual Columbus Day children's concert with family favorite Eddie Coker with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn. The concert, sponsored by DallasChild, is free with garden admission.
 

Monday, October 13 is also a Mommy & Me Monday, sponsored by Kimberly-Clark, and includes a petting zoo, nature arts and crafts and face painting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Pecan Grove.   

 

A native of Highland Park and a Southern Methodist University graduate, Coker has been writing, composing and performing children's music since 1989. He has composed for television shows such as "Barney & Friends." He will perform children's songs, including well-known favorites "The Happy One" and "The Woo Woo Song."

 

"We invite you to pack a picnic and a blanket and make it a day for you and your families to enjoy this concert," said Mary Brinegar, president and CEO of the Dallas Arboretum. "We also invite children and adults to stroll through our 66 acres of garden, and to visit Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden where you can learn about science and nature in 17 indoor/outdoor galleries with 150 interactive games."

 

Guests are also able to take advantage of live musical performances over the holiday weekend. On Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., families can relax on the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn while enjoying festive melodies to celebrate the Columbus Day weekend.

 

Autumn at the Arboretum is presented by Gateway Buick, Alliance Data and Texas Instruments, and the fall festival boasts 65,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash to form the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village, sponsored by Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake.

 

FEATURED DAILY: 

-The nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village features four pumpkin houses created from 65,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash by the talented Horticulture team.

-Each house highlights a popular children's storybook including "Pumpkin Jack," "Too Many Pumpkins," "Strega Nona's Harvest" and "Pumpkin Town!," The storybooks, "Scarecrow" and "Cinderella," are also featured in Pumpkin Village.

-Cinderella's carriage and thousands of pumpkins-artfully arranged throughout Pecan Grove-create popular photo opportunities.
-Hay Bale Maze at the Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch provides discovery and fun for children. 
-Oktoberfest Garten, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The quaint, outdoor Café on the Green serves a traditional German menu, while guests enjoy the view of beautiful, full beds of fall color. 
-Piano melodies from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. by Keith Schmorr on the Brinegar Patio.

-Garden Melodies, Weekends, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn

 

WHAT'S BLOOMING:

More than 36,000 plantings-double last year's-are flourishing, thanks to the Horticulture staff growing these plants in-house. These include chrysanthemums, marigolds, rubbeckia and pennistemon.

 

WEEK DAYS:

-Kimberly-Clark Mommy & Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday through November 25. Featuring a petting zoo, nature art, face painting and Kindermusik in the Pecan Grove.
-Harvest Tea, Monday - Friday, September 22-November 26, seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join family and friends for a delicious, 3-course seasonal tea service. Guests must be at least 13 years old. Advance reservations required by calling 214.515.6511. 

 

DISCOUNTS:

-Discount tickets available at area Tom Thumb locations through Nov. 26. 

-Buy One Get One Free Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets can only be purchased onsite.

-C.C. Young Senior Thursdays, September 25-November 20. General admission tickets for $11 for those 65 and older along with a 20% discount at the Hoffman Family Gift Store to those 65 and older. Tickets can only be purchased onsite.-Discounted parking available online for $5.00.

 

Additional sponsors include:

C.C. Young (Senior Thursdays Sponsor)

Mutual of Omaha, BDO and Northern Trust (Pumpkin House Sponsors)

Tom Thumb (Pumpkin Patch Sponsor)

Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake (Pumpkin Village Sponsor)

Kimberly-Clark (Mommy and Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays Sponsor)

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Clockwise from top left: Barbara Kutz, Barbara Brooks (cookbook co-chair) and Chandler Lindsley (cookbook co-chair); Chandler Lindsley; pumpkin cookbook cover.

 As the fall season is ushered in with the opening of Autumn at the Arboretum, the garden debuts a new "Dallas Arboretum Pumpkin Festival Recipes." The inspiration for this collection came from Chandler Lindsley, the granddaughter of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt. With colorful pumpkin photos and fall scenes of the Dallas Arboretum, the small recipe book is available at the Arboretum's Hoffman Family Gift Store for $4.95. All proceeds from the book will go to the care, maintenance and growth of the Arboretum.

 

Lindsley has been involved with the Dallas Arboretum for many years, having donated the Shadow Garden in honor of her husband, Henry Dickinson Lindsley, III.

 

Lindsley began forming the idea for a Pumpkin Cookbook after she had written another cookbook, called "Cookies with Eleanor." This book sells at the Roosevelt Campobello International Park in New Brunswick, Canada, Hyde Park, Warm Springs and the FDR 

Memorialall places associated with FDR.

 

"One of my responsibilities (at the Park) is the gift shop, the visitor center and the home, and I'm always looking for something small and inexpensive for the gift shop," said Lindsley. "We began serving a formal 'Tea with Eleanor,' with different types of cookies. People began asking us for these recipes, so I compiled a cookbook, and it has been very popular." Other books that she's written include "Quotable Eleanor" and "Quotable Franklin."

 

Lindsley approached Dallas Arboretum President Mary Brinegar and Hoffman Gift Store Buyer Karen Reardon with the idea. Brinegar said, "I loved the idea of a Pumpkin Cookbook because it ties in beautifully with our nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village with 65,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. Plus, debuting the cookbook during Autumn at the Arboretum is perfect."

 

Given the green light, Chandler Lindsley and Barbara Brooks, a volunteer at the Arboretum, co-chaired the process. They asked for recipes from their friends, especially those who are wonderful cooks, and received recipes from near and far. Lindsley, who considers herself a decent cook, tested all of them. Then, the co-chairs asked for tasters to help cook and sample all the recipes. The Dallas Arboretum contributed the photography.

 

In Lindsley's opinion, "The simplest recipe and the best is the pumpkin ice cream from JoAnne Roosevelt, who is my sister-in-law." Her favorite recipes?  "There's a wonderful Mystery Pumpkin Soup from Joan McIlyar, and Ginny Eulich's Pumpkin 'Yum' Cake made with half a pound of butter. Of course, it's delicious!"

 

Special thanks to the taste testers: Carole Doyle, Carolyn Galitz, Chandler Lindsley, Veronica Mancuso-Davis, Clarice Marshall, Kay Sansone, Jean Scudder, Kay Toole, Gail Ugarte, Alice Wallis and Ginny Wilcox.

 

Special thanks to the recipe contributors: Mary Brinegar, Ginny Eulich, Ann Evans, Shirley Jackson, Kathy Lemmer, Chandler Lindsley, Dr. Chandler Lindsley, Joan McIlyar, Jo Anne Roosevelt and Karen Towler.

 

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates Autumn at the Arboretum, one of the Southwest's largest fall festivals, featuring the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village with four storybook themed pumpkin houses, fall foliage and plenty of events. The festival runs from September 20 through November 26, 2014. For more information on Autumn at the Arboretum or any of the events, call 214.515.6500 or visit http://www.dallasarboretum.org/visit/seasonal-festivals-events/autumn-at-the-arboretum. 

 

Autumn at the Arboretum is made possible by Alliance Data, Gateway Buick and Texas Instruments. Additional sponsors include:

C.C. Young (Senior Thursdays Sponsor)

Mutual of Omaha, BDO and Northern Trust (Pumpkin House Sponsors)

Tom Thumb (Pumpkin Patch Sponsor)

Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake (Pumpkin Village Sponsor)

Kimberly-Clark (Mommy and Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays Sponsor)

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1st Place Middle School Winner

More than 90 students submitted nature-inspired photos as part of the Dallas Arboretum’s “Nature Thru the Lens” photo contest, and the results were announced on September 14. This program concludes a year of educational programs for children celebrating The Year of the Children's Garden at the Dallas Arboretum, chaired by community leader Kaki Hopkins.

 

About 30 students had attended an early morning photo stroll at the garden this summer to learn from Marc Barta, enthusiastic photographer and chair of Nature Thru the Lens. Barta also announced the finalists and winners.All the finalists’ and winners’ photos are on display at Rosine Hall through the end of the month.

 

As a special prize to the winners, internationally celebrated nature photographer David Gibson, whose work is exhibited in museums and galleries in Europe, Asia and the United States and is a favorite of collectors, has invited them for a conversation about photography in his studio. The winners also received a large print of their photo.

 

The middle school winners:

1st place: Kemper Lowry, The Hockaday School

2nd place: Katelyn McCormick, Pilot Point Middle School

3rd place: Lauren Stallings, The Hockaday School

 

The finalists included:

Lily Westover, Trinity Christian Academy

Maya Reghunathan, The Hockaday School

Molly Waring, The Hockaday School

Nina La Barba, The Hockaday School

Ella Byrne, North Hills Preparatory

 

The high school winners:

1st place: Kiana Fithian, Flower Mound High School

2nd place: Grace Voorheis, The Hockaday School

3rd place: Yanlin Li, The Hockaday School

 

The finalists included:

Will Schweizer, Woodrow Wilson High School 

Marymegan Wright, The Hockaday School

Hannah Rosser, Forney High School

Cassie Liu, The Hockaday School

Lauren Kuehmeier, Booker T. Washington

Dominique Sung, The Hockaday School

McKenna Coulter, Ursuline Academy

 

A “Curator’s Award” chosen by the judges went to Kaitlyn Saunders ofGarland High School.

 

A special thanks to the judges, Suzanne O’Brien, Professor Art and Photography at Cedar Valley College, and John Mead, a master photographer and Eugene McDermott Master Teaching Chair in Science at St. Mark’s School of Texas.

 

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About the Dallas Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Dallas Arboretum is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12 and free for Arboretum members and children two and under. There is an additional cost of $3 per person for entrance into the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. On-site parking is $10. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum.  The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.  WFAA is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum.