In Bloom Spring 2025

IN BLOOM MEMBERSHIP MAGA ZINE OF THE D A L L A S A R B O R E T U M A N D B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N

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A sea of summer blooms transforms the Jonsson Color Garden.

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As we embrace one of the most visually stunning seasons of the year, we are filled with deep gratitude for the unwavering support from the greater Dallas community and the visionary leadership of our Board of Directors, who helped us launch an ambitious five-year strategic plan.

In this inaugural issue of In Bloom, you’ll discover elements that reflect this plan—from diverse programming to broad community engagement—centered on our core mission: A garden for all.

In our ongoing commitment to sustainability, this magazine is being distributed digitally to our members, with a limited print edition available for those at the Friend and Patron levels. Additionally, to highlight our dedication to innovative programming, STEM-based education and widespread community outreach, we’ve included in-depth feature articles with insights from experts and stakeholders beyond the Arboretum.

It’s clear that Dallas recognizes the importance of beautiful outdoor spaces that foster a connection to nature and community, and we are proud to be a part of that movement.

Sincerely,

Sabina Carr, President and Chief Executve Officer Scan here to read our new strategic plan.

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03 The Pecan Parterre Garden Room

16 Cultivating Success

A glimpse behind the construction fence in A Woman’s Garden

Outreach through the Jonesville Foundation Pathway to Science Education partnership raises STEAM interest, and test scores

04 Cool Thursdays Concerts Celebrating 28 years of live music on the lawn

20 Celebrating the Familiar

06 Invest in a Treasured Community Landscape

Works by celebrated American artist Seward Johnson capture the shared experiences of daily life

Become a member of the Dallas Arboretum today

08 Everything’s Bigger in Texas

24 Donors & Sponsors Dallas Arboretum supporters from 1/1/24 to 12/31/24

The Grand Spectacle of Color at the Dallas Arboretum

28 Your Dream Wedding Awaits

12 A Garden for All

Dallas Arboretum offers unforgettable venues for your special day

Increasing engagement with strategic partnerships and community outreach

CONTRIBUTORS

29 Calendar at a Glance

HOW TO REACH THE DALLAS ARBORETUM

Editor Chris Smith, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Guest Experience

Editorial, Creative Direction & Production L+S Creative Group

Contributors Maureen Gutierrez

Chris Smith

Dustin Miller

Selena Wilson

Megan Proska

Mail 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218 Phone 214.515.6615

Email info@dallasarboretum.org

HOW TO SUPPORT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM Scan this QR code to learn more.

Photography Karen Faris, Creative Art Director Brady Witcher, Senior Marketing Manager

ON THE COVER A Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum.

Image courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum.

The Dallas Arboretum is a nonprofit organization supported, in part, by funds from Dallas Park and Recreation.

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Printed on 10% recycled, PCW paper. 100% Recyclable. Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

WHAT ’ S HAPPENING IN THE GARDEN

Rendering of the Pecan Parterre project by landscape architect Warren Hill Johnson

The Pecan Parterre Garden Room A glimpse behind the construction fence in A Woman’s Garden

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new vision for the garden room known as Pecan Parterre in A Woman’s Garden is underway. A majestic native Texas pecan tree anchors the garden and will be surrounded by an ornamental arrangement of plantings or a “parterre,” hence this garden’s name. “Play Days,” a statue by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth on permanent loan from the Dallas Museum of Art, will anchor the garden, which provides impressive views of White Rock Lake from the hillside.

Like all the gardens in the three-acre A Woman’s Garden, the financial responsibility for construction and maintenance belongs to the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The group’s signature fundraising projects are The Mad Hatter’s Tea in the spring and A Writer’s Garden in the fall.

Landscape architect Warren Hill Johnson has completed design of the project with direction from the Women’s Council and

Dallas Arboretum Principal Gift Officer and horticulturalist Dave Forehand. An exciting feature in this garden will be an accessible walkway that extends from the upper level of the garden to the lower level. From this pathway, guests will have direct access to The Poetry Garden and The Flowering Vitex Allee. A pavestone circular patio along the perimeter path will create an additional entertainment space as well as a functional turnaround spot for service vehicles.

New plantings will include a shorter variety of boxwood, Baby Gem (Buxus microphylla japonica “Gregem”). Three remarkable specimen trees will be highlighted: a Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum), a Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica) and a Serpentine Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica x serpentine).

For more information on the Women’s Council and the Mad Hatter’s Luncheon on Thursday, April 17, 2025, visit wcdabg.org.

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Cool Thursdays Concerts Celebrating 28 years of live music on the lawn

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he Spring Cool Thursdays concert season kicked off April 3 and continues through June 26. Returning favorites like Sounds of Summer appear alongside exciting new acts including WHITNEY, a Whitney Houston tribute band.

Based in Southern Indiana, Sounds of Summer is four incredibly talented guys—David Ertel, Connor Ertel, Eric Wernke and Matt Hurley—who have known each other since grade school and share a love of 1960s music and Beach Boys harmonies. The band has

DALLASARBORETUM.ORG Martin 4 Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn overlooking White Rock Lake

been playing across the country since 2015.

Cool Thursdays, presented by HilltopSecurities, has become a Dallas favorite for live music. Guests pack their own picnics or choose from an expanded selection of pre-order food options. Gil’s Elegant Catering also offers beer and wine for purchase, or guests may bring their own alcohol for a corkage fee of $5 per reservation.

The price of admission includes access to the garden before the concert.

CONCERTS

Cool Thursdays Concert Lineup Join us on Thursdays this spring for music, fun and unforgettable sunsets over White Rock Lake.

APRIL 17 Nearly Diamond 24 Purple Madness, The Prince Tribute Band MAY 1 Definitely Maybe Oasis, Oasis Tribute Band 8 Fleatwood MAC, A Fleetwood MAC Tribute 22 Mr. Worldwide, The Ultimate Pitbull Tribute 29 Karen as Dolly!

JUNE 5 Sounds of Summer 12 The British Are Coming 19 WHITNEY, Whitney Houston Tribute Band 26 Infinite Journey

More Music at the Arboretum The Dallas Arboretum is also home to an afternoon concert series and weekend violin, cello and piano performances—all free with the price of admission to the garden.

MARTIN RUTCHIK CONCERT STAGE All concerts 2–4 p.m.

MAY 24 The Coppertones 25 Model Citizens 26 Elevation JULY 4 Ashmore 5 Alpha Dogs 6 Elevation JEANNE’S PAVILION All performances 12–2 p.m. except where noted.

APRIL 19 Mauricio Campos, violin 10 Rebecca Cordes, piano 26 Adri Rojas, piano 27 Music Starz Studio, piano MAY 3 Sydney Barber, piano 4 Brianne Sargent, cello 10 Brenno Lima, piano 11 Adri Rojas, piano

17 Ross Redmond, piano 18 Karen Lim Smith, violin 24 Mauricio Campos, violin 25 Music Starz Studio, piano 31 Rebecca Noel, piano JUNE 1 Adri Rojas, piano 7 Brenna Lima, piano 8 Rebecca Noel, piano 14 Wilson Borry, piano 15 Mauricio Campos, violin 19 12–2 p.m. Sydney Barber, piano 19 2–4 p.m. Brianne Sargent, cello 21 Brianne Sargent, cello 22 Karen Lim Smith, violin 28 Ross Redmond, piano 29 Music Starz Studio, piano JULY 4 Rebecca Cordes, piano 5 Brenno Lima, piano 6 Adri Rojas, piano 12 Maricio Campos, violin 13 Rebecca Noel, piano 19 Rachael Levine, cello 20 Karen Lim Smith, violin 26 Ross Redmond, piano 27 Music Starz Studio, piano

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Invest in a Treasured Community Landscape Become a Friend of the Dallas Arboretum today

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he Friends and Caroline Rose Hunt Society of the Dallas Arboretum are distinguished donors who annually support the Arboretum’s ongoing horticulture, education and research efforts with a gift of $3,500 or more. This membership level enables the Arboretum to continue enriching our community and inspiring future generations to appreciate the importance of the garden and its mission.

Friends enjoy benefits beyond general membership including behind-the-scenes tours, reserved parking, reserved Cool Thursdays concert seating, private garden tours, elegant dinners in the garden, travel opportunities and additional benefits.

For more information on becoming a Friend, call 214-515-6548 or email friends@dallasarboretum.org. Become a Friend today at dallasarboretum.org/membership.

Member Events As a benefit of membership, members are invited to exclusive events throughout the year.

APRIL 18 Easter Egg Hunt 7:45–9:00 a.m.

19 Easter Egg Hunt 7:45–9:00 a.m.

25 Artscape Member Night, 6–8 p.m.

27 Mother’s Day Brunch with Wolfgang Puck Catering, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

30 Spring Family Night, 6–8 p.m.

Ruth and Nathan Vogt at Caroline Rose Hunt Society Fall Dinner Jim and Robin Carreker

MAY 11 Mother’s Day Brunch with Wolfgang Puck Catering, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

13 Artscape Member Night, 6–8 p.m.

18 Mother’s Day Brunch with Wolfgang Puck Catering, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

25 Mother’s Day Brunch with Wolfgang Puck Catering, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

JUNE 4 Garden of Music, 6–8 p.m.

JULY 30 Garden of Music, 6–8 p.m.

Dates are accurate as of March 25.

Ruthie and Jay Pack, Cheryl Coke, Walter Priddy and Steve Coke at Caroline Rose Hunt Society Fall Dinner

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FRIENDS OF THE ARBORETUM Representatives from Fall Dinner Sponsor West Monroe

Adam and Francine Gersting

Ken and Stacey Malcolmson

Paul Coggins Will McDaniel

Sabina Carr

Regina Monyoya

Jessica Montoya Coggins

Tom McCasland Greenhouse tour joined by Sabina Carr

Bruce and Jill Powell-Goldberg

Peter and Lynn Dauterman, Rosser Newton

Don Tapani and David Sassano Friends wine and dine together for Cool Thursdays Concerts

Adam and Brittany Batchelor

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The Grand Spectacle of Color at the Dallas Arboretum MEGAN PROSKA Associcate Vice President, Horticulture Dallas Arboretum

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162 COLOR BEDS Need some ideas for your own plantings?

Here’s what’s featured in our 162 color beds by season.

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African Daisy Dahlia Delphinium Dianthus Euphorbia Flowering Tobacco Foxglove Fuchsia Geranium Lobelia Million Bells Petunias Snapdragon Spider Flowers Sweet Alyssum Stock Wallflower

Alternanthera Amaranthus Begonia Caladium Canna Lily Coleus Cuphea Dichondra Dwarf Morning Glory Elephant Ear Globe Amaranth Hibiscus Impatiens Lantana Ornamental Grass Pentas Portulaca Salvia Summer Snapdragon Sweet Potato Vine Vinca Wishbone Flower Zinnia

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exas is known for doing everything on a grand scale, and when it comes to breathtaking botanical displays, the Dallas Arboretum stands as a shining example.

With massive floral showcases, expansive seasonal changeouts and record-breaking pumpkin and tulip exhibits, the Dallas Arboretum takes the adage “Everything’s Bigger in Texas” to a whole new level.

Cardoon Dianthus Dusty Miller Foxglove Mustard Ornamental Kale Pansy Salvia Argentea Snapdragon Viola Wallflower

BOLD BLOOMS AND VIBRANT DISPLAYS The Dallas Arboretum boasts some of the most impressive color displays in the country, with over a million blooms featured annually—almost all grown in our production greenhouse.

Meticulously designed flower beds burst with a kaleidoscope of colors that evolve throughout the seasons. Spring brings sprawling tulip displays that rival those of Holland, summer offers dazzling heat-tolerant blooms, and autumn erupts in a fiery array of marigolds, salvias and chrysanthemums. No matter the time of year, the Dallas Arboretum’s flower beds prove that Texas doesn’t hold back when it comes to showstopping agricultural beauty.

FALL Bidens Celosia Chrysanthemum Coleus Croton Dusty Miller Marigold Mustard Ornamental Pepper Pentas Salvia Sweet Potato Vine

Rose Mary Haggar Rose Garden

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BULB PLANTINGS ON A TEXAS-SIZED SCALE Flower lovers rejoice each spring as the Dallas Arboretum unveils bulb plantings with more than 500,000 tulips, narcissus and hyacinths imported from Holland that are covered with 120,000 pansies, hand-planted to create an ever-changing masterpiece of more than a million blooms. This annual transformation, a hallmark of the Dallas Blooms festival, is one of the largest floral displays in the Southwest. Accompanied by other early bloomers, the gardens explode with color, creating an immersive experience that draws visitors from around the world. During Dallas Blooms, guests will find:

Narcissus

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Double Jonquilla Large-cupped Paperwhite Small-cupped Split Corona Tazetta Triandus Trumpet

Darwin Hybrid Double Early Double Late Fosteriana Fringed Lily-flowered Parrot Single Early Single Late Triumph

Allium Crocus Fritillaria Hyacinth Leucojum Muscari Scilla

To pull off these enormous seasonal updates, the Dallas Arboretum has 18 degreed horticulturists and 64 horticulture staff members to tend the gardens.

At left: Guests take in the vibrant colors and fragrant tulips during Dallas Blooms.

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A burst of summer color lines The Lyda Bunker Hunt Paseo de Flores.

MASSIVE SEASONAL CHANGEOUTS

A CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND ON A GRAND SCALE

While most gardens undergo a few minor seasonal updates, the Dallas Arboretum embraces a Texas-sized approach to reinvention. The gardens undergo four major seasonal changes each year, ensuring a fresh and dynamic experience every time guests visit. Whether it’s the cool-weather violas and snapdragons of winter, the vibrant zinnias and salvia of summer, or the rich jewel-toned mums of fall, our commitment to seasonal variety makes the Dallas Arboretum a living work of art.

When the holiday season arrives, the Arboretum doesn’t just decorate—it dazzles! Holiday at the Arboretum features the famous 12 Days of Christmas exhibit, a massive outdoor display of Victorian-style gazebos, each depicting scenes from the classic Christmas carol with mechanical characters and festive lights.

Complemented by a spectacular 1.5 million-light holiday display, 260 spruce brought in from Oregon, 750 hollies and a Europeanstyle Christmas Village, the beloved holiday tradition is one of the most magical in Texas.

THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN FESTIVAL IN TEXAS Autumn in Texas isn’t complete without a visit to the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village, part of Autumn at the Arboretum. This awe-inspiring display features more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, transforming the garden into a fairytalelike setting with larger-than-life pumpkin houses, archways and artistic installations. One of the biggest pumpkin displays in the country, the Arboretum takes fall festivities to a whole new level—Texas style!

Stepping back in time at last year’s Autumn at the Arboretum in the Texas Town Pumpkin Village.

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Tucked away in the McCasland Sunken Garden, Victor Salmones’ Chico y Chica de la Playa sculpture and fountain DALLASARBORETUM.ORG create12 a picturesque backdrop for weddings and photos.

A Garden for All Increasing engagement with strategic partnerships and community outreach CHRIS SMITH Senior Vice President, Marketing and Guest Experience Dallas Arboretum

Clockwise from top left: Reaching new heights—summer fun in the Children’s Adventure Garden Children’s Adventure Garden included with 2025 general admission A cooking demonstration at Pride in Bloom Guests show their pride and enjoy a colorful day at the Dallas Arboretum.

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Artist Vandana Mehta showcases her work at Artscape.

A Growing Strategy Mission The Dallas Arboretum is a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning and connection.

Vision A world-class sanctuary where people and plants flourish in the natural environment.

Core Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we engage with the community and one another. They guide our actions and interactions.

enowned American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted once wrote that the value of green spaces was “not in their size or grandeur but in the way they allow people to connect with nature and with each other.” This idea is as relevant today as it was when first written in the mid-19th century. The Dallas Arboretum’s new strategic plan takes this sentiment to heart, creating a roadmap that will guide the garden for the next five years as it continues to bring people and plants together in inspiring, educational and community-centered ways.

The Arboretum is truly already a garden for all. It serves as a green oasis for much of Dallas and a sought-after destination that attracts frequent visitors from a 50-mile radius, many of whom later become members. Looking ahead to 2026, an influx of international tourists promises to bring even greater diversity to the garden as Dallas plays host to nine matches from the FIFA World Cup 26™, including four knockout games in the latter stages of the tournament.

“The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a true gem in our city and an essential part of Dallas’ tourism landscape,” said Visit Dallas CEO Craig Davis. “With its breathtaking seasonal events—like the iconic Dallas Blooms and Autumn at the Arboretum—this world-class garden provides an unforgettable experience for visitors. The stunning floral displays, engaging programming and lakeside setting make it a must-visit, yearround destination for travelers.”

To ensure the Dallas Arboretum provides universal appeal, it partners closely with Visit Dallas and is increasing engagement this year with the Dallas Regional Chamber, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Black Tie Dinner and many other community groups.

“These strategic partnerships are key to expanding Arboretum access and engagement,” said Dallas Arboretum President and CEO Sabina Carr. “Through a wide range of offerings, we connect with broad audiences reinforcing our commitment to becoming a garden for all.”

Community We cultivate connections with our community, embrace diverse perspectives, and foster a sense of belonging so that everyone feels valued and encouraged to connect with nature.

Learning We provide opportunities for lifelong learning that inspire individuals to appreciate nature and care for the environment.

Innovation We foster a culture of creative thinking that drives problem-solving and inspires growth.

Sustainability We are dedicated to climate adaptation and the responsible stewardship of natural and fiscal resources.

Guests explore unique works from juried artists at Artscape.

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Clockwise from top left: Local businesses connect with the community.

Guests celebrate community and enjoy a beautiful weekend at the Dallas Arboretum during the Black Heritage Celebration.

Live performances bring energy and tradition to the Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

The Quinceañera Fashion Show steals the spotlight at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

The Dallas Arboretum’s diverse offerings include a curated collection of featured events and festivals throughout the year: Artscape presented by Bank of Texas, April 26 & 27, 2025 There’s something for everyone at this beloved annual event where guests can shop with 100 talented artists showcasing their works in the Jonsson Color Garden. Plus, Summer Artscape returns June 13-15, 2025.

Black Heritage Celebration presented by Bank of America, May 3 & 4, 2025 This two-day celebration will showcase Black designers, artists, entertainers and businesses as they proudly display, engage and educate the community on the beauty and inspiration of Black culture.

Summer at the Arboretum, June 7 through August 17, 2025 Engaging activities, summer camps and fun events for the whole family invite guests to experience the beauty of summer at the Dallas Arboretum.

Pride in Bloom, June 21, 2025 Experience the beauty of inclusivity and celebrate diversity and community with a daytime LGBTQ+ vendor market and more followed by a nighttime live music and social celebration.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration presented by Bank of America, September 13 & 14, 2025 A two-day celebration featuring food, vendors, live music and the ever-popular Quinceañera Fashion Show.

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Fifth graders explore day and night using models.

All photographs courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum.

Cultivating Success Outreach through the Jonesville Foundation Pathway to Science Education partnership raises teacher confidence, STEAM interest, and test scores SELENA WILSON Associate Vice President, Learning Dallas Arboretum

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hen Dallas philanthropist Pat Vaughn launched the Jonesville Foundation in 2008, named for her hometown in East Texas, she wanted to empower women and children to achieve lifelong success. The foundation has made numerous grants to achieve her vision “to improve our community by creating opportunities for people to improve themselves.” But a grant to the Dallas Arboretum to boost interest and achievement in science was especially personal, combining her own interest in science—she was a retired science teacher at Bryan Adams High School—and her belief in the Dallas Arboretum as a teaching tool.

Vaughn had a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Southern Methodist University and a master’s degree in Recreation and Park Administration from Indiana University. She died in January 2019 before the program came to full fruition and third-party evaluation proved its success.

Teaching began in the fall of 2018 focusing on elementary science in Bryan Adams High School feeder schools in East Dallas.

The primary goal was to improve State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test scores in low-performing Dallas ISD schools. The initial three-year pilot, funded at $100,000 annually, included four Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)-aligned lessons per grade level for third through fifth grades. The interactive program involved bringing teaching tools into the classroom as well as field trips to the Dallas Arboretum.

“We designed lessons to target science concepts that students were struggling with most,” said Dallas Arboretum Academic Program Manager Jessica Liken. “Then we provided hands-on science investigations to fully engage students and focus on real-world connections with students’ everyday lives, fostering their interest in science. Garden connections were built in to instill appreciation of the natural world, with Dallas Arboretum educators bringing garden elements to students who might otherwise not have access.”

Left: Children explore patterns and light through a kaleidoscope. Top: Fourth graders build a pickle battery and a circuit that powers a light bulb. Above: Using an Archimedes’ screw pump, children learn how to move water from a low place to a high one.

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MAKING SCIENCE

Fun & Interactive Lessons from the Jonesville Foundation Pathway to Science Education program Diving Into Physical Properties Students explore the issue of marine debris, how it affects the environment and how they can prevent trash from entering our waterways. They are presented with a real-world situation at the Dallas Arboretum—a collection of objects that has fallen into one of the water features.

They use tools including pan balances and magnets to determine the physical properties of the objects and the best way to retrieve them.

Amazing Adaptations By bringing wheatgrass, cactus and carnivorous sundew plants to the schools, the Dallas Arboretum provides hands-on access to nature, allowing students to observe these plants, compare their roots, stems and leaves, and, with the help of photographs, investigate how plants adapt to survive in different Texas environments.

Pickle-Powered This lesson helps students struggling to understand circuits and the flow of electricity by building one using wires, switches and LEDs with pickles as the power source. They are amazed that something that once grew in a garden can power a circuit!

All About Ants Students investigate an insect commonly found in the natural world around them by observing live ant farms using tools such as hand lenses. They explore physical and behavioral traits of ants, a topic that is heavily tested on STAAR.

Fifth graders explore physical and behavioral traits while observing the Arboretum’s live ant farm.

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“Because of the program, my students’ enthusiasm for science increased. They left each lesson with more wonderings about the world around them.”

—Cent Shaw, Fifth Grade Teacher, Larry G. Smith Elementary

Paused by COVID, the Dallas Arboretum developed six new lessons during the interruption for a total of 18 with subjects as varied (and fun!) as life cycles of arthropods with the Dallas Arboretum’s live collection, pickles powering light bulbs, and using stream tables to investigate how wind, water and ice contribute to the varied formation of the earth’s surface.

The relaunch of the program after COVID included all nine elementary schools in the Bryan Adams feeder pattern and the Mount Auburn STEAM Academy in the Woodrow Wilson High School feeder pattern.

CNM Outcomes and Evaluation Services evaluated the program’s first full three-year cycle, Fall 2021 through Spring 2024, and found the Dallas Arboretum helped 84% of science educators increase their confidence in teaching science concepts and increased achievement on identified performance standards by 12%. The program was a finalist for CNM’s 2024 A Night of Light Nonprofit Awards of Excellence.

Following the first three-year focus on the Bryan Adams High School feeder schools, the program has expanded to H. Grady Spruce High School in Pleasant Grove and Justin F. Kimball High School in Oak Cliff feeder schools.

School principals participating in the program going forward are enthused about its potential. Dr. Samantha White, principal at Richard Lagow Elementary School, says she is thrilled to have the school participate in the Jonesville Foundation’s Pathway to Science Education initiative over the next three years.

“This program will provide our students with hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences that foster curiosity and critical thinking skills,” White says. “It aligns perfectly with our current curriculum and commitment to academic excellence and innovation. I am confident it will inspire our students to explore STEAM fields and reach new heights in their educational journeys beginning at the elementary level.”

Fifth graders explore soil as a mixture and investigate the ingredients that make up soil.

Fourth graders learn about different Texas environments and which plant grows best in each environment.

Children’s Adventure Garden, where friendships bloom and learning comes to life.

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Celebrating the Familiar Works by renowned American artist Seward Johnson capture the shared experiences of daily life DUSTIN MILLER Vice President of Programs & Learning Dallas Arboretum

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Seward Johnson, Crossing Paths, 2011, cast aluminum on steel bench, 240 x 324 x 228 in, ©1988, 2011 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc.

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hen the monumental aluminum sculpture Crossing Paths left its home at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey, in late February, it was an instant social media sensation. Deconstructed and strapped upon two flatbed trailers, the 40-foot-tall women (if they were standing) and their park bench (in pieces) were photographed by passersby all the way to Dallas. It was the first time the sculpture had left its home since it was originally installed in 2011. Now, it’s the featured piece among 11 Seward Johnson hyper-realistic bronze sculptures from his Celebrating the Familiar series in an exhibition that continues at the Dallas Arboretum through August 17, 2025.

“This year, for the 40th annual Dallas Blooms, we blended the Arboretum’s natural beauty with Seward Johnson’s thoughtprovoking art to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our community,” said Dallas Arboretum President and CEO Sabina

Carr. “It’s a celebration of the regular moments of life that connect us all.”

Johnson’s work has transformed public spaces around the globe by capturing everyday experiences, often featuring figures in seemingly candid moments like the two women sitting on a bench having a conversation in Crossing Paths.

“It’s a small moment in the day of these two women,” said Seward Johnson Atelier Chief Legacy Officer Lynn DeClemente Losavio. “When you see something so mundane on such a large scale, it makes you wonder how they know each other or what they’re talking about. It pushes you to step back and ask what it means. Johnson’s sculptures serve as reminders to pause, observe and rediscover the delights of daily life—both in human moments and in nature itself. Through Celebrating the Familiar, Johnson shows that the ordinary is, in fact, extraordinary when we take the time to truly see it.”

Crossing Paths may seem especially familiar to the Dallas

Seward Johnson, Coming Home, edition IAP, 1992, cast bronze, 72 x 60 x 48 in. ©1992 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc.

‹ Crossing Paths By the Numbers Installing Crossing Paths, the largest aluminum sculpture hosted by the garden to date, was an enormous task that required two trucks, a 60-ton crane, a 5,500-watt generator, and two full days.

Total Weight: 23,790 pounds Height of Women: 20 feet seated, 40 feet, if standing Size of Purse: 57 x 40 x 14 in.

Size of Shopping Bags: 53.25 x 34 x 17 in.

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Above: Seward Johnson, Captured, edition III/VIII, 2017, cast bronze on aluminum bench, 52 x 72 x 32 in. ©2013 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc.

Seward Johnson in Times Square, NY, ©2015 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by David W. Steele.

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“In our busy society—filled with so much technology and mindless distraction—it’s easy sometimes to forget the simple things that give us pleasure. If we open our eyes, life is marvelous. The human spirit triumphs, if only for moments in a day. I try to have my work call attention to those moments.”

Seward Johnson, Skateboarder, edition IAP, 1979, cast bronze, 73 x 62.5 x 22 in., ©1979 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc.

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—Seward Johnson

Arboretum’s returning guests because they may have seen the smaller, life-sized version in 2020 during a previous Seward Johnson exhibition. During that time, all the walking paths in the garden were designated one way to achieve social distancing. The colossal piece is placed in the same spot as its smaller cousin on the main promenade in a playful déjà vu.

Johnson, who died in March 2020 at 89 at his home in Key West, was a self-taught artist who believed his pieces should be interacted with—benches beckon us to take a seat, books or sketch pads beg a closer look and a touch. So, each time they travel, the sculptures are completely restored using automotive paint that Johnson discovered can stand up to his fans and the weather.

In that earlier exhibition, only a limited number of sculptures could travel because the restoration process was restricted by social distancing as well. But for the current exhibit, the full book of Johnson’s work was available, making it possible to choose a variety of subject matter that blurs the line between art and reality in settings throughout the garden that make guests feel like part of each scene.

Skateboarder, for instance, was installed at A Tasteful Place among short steps and rails with the Dallas skyline providing a spectacular backdrop. As guests engage with the piece, it evokes

a sense of joy and adventure, drawing them into the dynamic energy of the scene and making them feel like active participants in the artwork.

Hot Weather, a boy eating ice cream, can be seen at Café on the Green. As spring warms into summer, plantings in the area will have names reminiscent of ice cream flavors, from mint to banana flowers. Guests can buy their own ice cream and reenact the scene with the sculpture.

No doubt many selfies will be taken before this exhibit wraps up in August.

Enjoy Seward Johnson at Home Learn more about Seward Johnson in these books available at the Dallas Arboretum Gift Shop.

Seward Johnson: A Life in Public Art Grounds for Sculpture and the Seward Johnson Atelier: A Synergy of Ideas Seward Johnson and his Bronze Friends: Realism and Creative Imagination in Contemporary American Sculpture

Seward Johnson, Tending the Garden, edition I/VIII, 2021, cast bronze, 64.75 x 32 x 26 in.

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Donors & Sponsors From January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024 THANK YOU! Donations and sponsorships are a meaningful way to maintain the Dallas Arboretum and promote research and education. Thank you to these generous sponsors for supporting our mission to be a garden for all.

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DONORS & SPONSORS

$100,000 +

CFP Foundation

Patty and Bobby Nail

Lyda Hill

Pat and Jon Christiansen

Julie and Pierce Noble

The Jeanne R. Johnson Foundation

Communities Foundation of Texas

The Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation

The Jonesville Foundation

Mary Cook

Ruthie and Jay Pack

Reliant

Suzie and Bunker Curnes

Maureen Parks

Women’s Council of The Dallas Arboretum

Dave Perry Miller Real Estate

Margot Perot

Pilar and Lew Davies

Polestar

Maureen and Robert Decherd

Kay Preddy

Amegy Bank

Laura Divine

Ella Prichard

The David M. Crowley Foundation

The Dodson Foundation, Inc.

Kim and Walter Priddy

Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians, Inc.

Pat and Bob Dryden

Katherine and Eric Reeves

HilltopSecurities, Inc.

Barbara and Steven Durham

Bob and Terry Rowling

The M.R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation

Durham Family Foundation

Jane and Jim Ryan

Caroline Lewis Hunt

Ecolab

Bill Sams

Pollock Foundation

Julie and Bob England

Kristy and Patrick Sands

Sammons Enterprises, Inc.

Anita and Jim English

Marcy and Steve Sands

Stephen M. Seay Foundation, Inc.

Tucker and Rich Enthoven

Nancy Clements Seay

Myra and Darwin Smith

Cindy and Charlie Feld

Debbie and Brian Shivers

WFAA

Grace and Terry Fong

Mary Silva

Julie Ford*

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Sarah Gannon and Laura Greenwood

Venise and Larry Stuart

Alfred & Kathryn Gilman Family Giving Fund

Colleen and David Gardner

Mary and Richard Templeton

Bank of America

Pat and Bill Gibson

Charlotte C. Test*

Cheryl and Steve Coke

Elisabeth W. Grant

Texas Telcom Credit Union

The Dallas Morning News

Susie and Louis Gregory

Ruth and Nathan Vogt

Dallas Public Tourism Improvement District

Judy and Roy Gurley

Tim Wallace

Lynn and Peter Dauterman

Carol Hagan

Alan and Joan Walne

Peggy Dear

Margie and Dr. John Haley

Cindy Ward

Pace Goodwin

Debra and Ken Hamlett

Marilyn and Ben Weber

Margaret and Doyle Hartman

Alison Hansen

Artie Sue and Larry Wells

International Paper Foundation

Marie Park and Joe Hardt

Melinda and Steve Winn

Will Jordan

Laurie Sands Harrison

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Linda Harvey

$5,000 - $9,999

Howard Meyers

Kay and James Hibbetts

AAA Texas

ONCOR

Lyda Hill

ADP Inc

Park Place Dealerships

Betsy* and Clyde Jackson

AECOM Hunt

Ilene Phillips

Jan and Chuck Jarvie

Courtney Alperin

Rosewood Corporation

Janet Jensen

American Airlines

The Rupe Foundation

Junior League of Dallas, Inc.

Anonymous (2)

Eileen and Chris Kendall

Apex Fence and Iron

Kirkland and Ellis Law Firm

Apogee Supply, LLC

Susie and John Adams

Caroline D. Kohl

Baker Triangle

Carol and Steve Baker

Trudy and Bob Ladd

Brittany and Adam Batchelor

Carolyn and Ken Barth

Barbara Lake

Kathy Bliekamp

Karen and Spencer Beal

Donna B. Lane

Terri Boyd and Mike Frank

Jo Ann Biggs

Lennox International, Inc.

Carole L. Braden

Barbara and Bob Bigham

Mary and Terry MacRae

Millie and Allan Bradley

Diane and Hal Brierley

JoAnne and Stephen Mastor

Rebecca and Jon Brumley

Alice and Dr. Michael Brown

McDonald’s of North Texas

Bruning Foundation

Deanna and Jack Brown

Shirley and Bill McIntyre

Karen and Tommy Campbell

Dr. Linda L. Burk and Dr. John R. Gilmore

Jan and Richard McMillan

Charles Schwab

President and Mrs. George W. Bush

Vinette Montgomery and Michael

Kyle and David Choate

Joe Buskuhl

Montgomery

CIGNA Healthcare of Texas, Inc.

Robin and Jim Carreker

Regina Montoya and Paul Coggins

Anne and Harris Clark

CC Young Senior Living

Harry S. Moss Foundation

Pat & Gill Clements Foundation

Central Market/HEB

Betty and James Muns Foundation

Janis and Roy Coffee

Shannon and Fred Cerise

Marla C. Muns

Phyllis Conces

$50,000 - $99,999

$25,000 - $49,999

$10,000 - $24,999

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Amanda and Charlie Shufeldt

Kathleen and Bob Bogutski

Slalom

Tracy and Doug Bradley

St. John’s Episcopal School

Jennifer and Jeffrey Bridges

Star Concessions

Christina and Frank Brinegar

Joanie and Tom Stephens

Brianna and Randy Brown

Betty and Stephen Suellentrop

Mason Brown Family Foundation, Inc.

Greg Swalwell and Terry Connor

Catherine and Sarah Bruff

Barbara C. and Robert P. Sypult

Karen and Win Bruning

Don Tapani and David Sassano

Drs. Christine and George Buchanan

Dodee and Billy Crockett

Connie Stamets and Brice Tarzwell

Barbara and Joe Buchman

Dallas Mavericks

Texas Instruments Foundation

Gabi and Will Buehring

Doyle & Associates

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

Lucinda and Barry Buford

Kathy and Tim Eller

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Dr. Sara and Dr. Jackie Burke

Carol Elliott

Lori and Robb Voyles

Calloway’s Nursery of Texas, Inc.

The Enrico Foundation

Anne and Walt Waldie

Patsy and Roger Camp

Sandra Estess

Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation

Connie and Kirk Campbell

Jane Ewing*

Kay and Peter Weeks

Citi

Ewing Family Foundation

Wells Fargo Advisors

Alice and Stan Coker

Amy and Lee Fikes

West Monroe

Christie Connell and Adam Pagano

Mary Fox

The Westchester Foundation

Catherine A. Corrigan

Gray Reed

Elizabeth and Craig Wilding

Mary and Richard Covington

Green Lake Nursery

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Sharon and Mac Cravy

J. M. Haggar, Jr. Family Foundation

$2,000 - $4,999

Alison and Owen Hannay

Nan Arnold and Linda Wiland

Lorna Crocker and Donald Spies

Lisa Havens

Abbott-IPCO, Inc.

Patricia Crocker

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Sara and Gary Ahr

Elizabeth and Carl Cross

Ann and John Henry

Joyce Alban

Carol Crowe and David Christal

HKS Architects

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. - Alpha Xi

Betsy and Thomas Curnes

Frankie and Gerald Horn

Omega Chapter

Jan and Tom Daulton

Jackson Walker

Ameriprise Financial

Nancy Dedman

Susan E. Jelen

Deanna and Thaddeus Arroyo

Cynthia and John DiPonio

Sue and Phil John

Barbara and Mark Ashworth

Judy Dodson

Charles Jones

Athletico Physical Therapy

Laurie and Doug Dotter

Shuni and Andrew Kang

Barbara and Don Averitt

Judy Dryden

Kessler Collins

William R. Babl

Dummen Orange

Kama Boswell Koudelka

Sharon and Maurice Ballew

Deb and Gordie Echtenkamp

Dorothy Lay

Pam Barrett

The Priscilla Endicott Charitable Foundation

Laurel Levin

Suzanne and Enrico Bartolucci

Paddy and Barry Epstein

Locke Lord, LLP

Mary Kathryn Bass

Alice and Ed Esquivel

Anne Logan

Ready and John Bateman

Trisha and Carl Ewert

Loy Loveless

BDO USA

Charles Foster and William Maina

Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation

Nell Beck

Kristi and Jeff Foster

Marsh McLennan Agency

Jill Bee and Dr. Loren Glasser

Caroline and Daniel Wray Fox

Myron Martin

Barbara and Bill Benac

Amanda and Mark Francis

Holly and Tom Mayer

Carolyn and Gary Bender

Rod Franz

Denise McCombs

Belle and Don Berg

The Freeman Company

Sandy Nachman

Alesia and Jason Bess

Frost Bank

Jan Norris

Nancy and Randy Best

Kay and Duncan Fulton

Norton Rose Fulbright Law Firm

Leland Manning and Eleanor Beuerman

Phyllis and Larry Futerfas

Ann and Michael Ochstein

Beyond the Box

Gaedeke Group

Frances D. Payne

Big Thought

Joyce Gastler

Carolyn Pichardo

Lucy and Henry Billingsley

Susan and Mark Geyer

Chris and Starr Pitzer

Leigh and Keith Birdsong

Judy and Jim Gibbs

Regional Hispanic Contractors Association

Kathy Bishop

Kathryn Gilman

Jean Ellen Rogers

Cheryl Bitner

Kelly and Paul Gittemeier

Pat Schenkel

Margaret and Charles Black

Jill Powell-Goldberg and Bruce Goldberg

Mary Beth and Gordon Shapiro

Linda and Steven Blasnik

Margaret and Wade Goodrich

DALLASARBORETUM.ORG

Betty and Carter Creech

DONORS & SPONSORS

Pagett and Mike Gosslee

Mary and Howard Manning

Elaine and Allen Schneider

Linda and Bruce Graham

Charlene Marsh

Diane and John Scovell

Lyndsey and Davinder Grover

Sara and David Martineau

Jane Shea and William Struckell

Cameron and Jay Gummer

Nan and Mark Matson

Priscilla and Steve Shellenberger

Paulette and Mike Haggerty

Jane McConnell

SHM Architects

Gail Ewing Hall

Gayle and Bryan McCrory

Priority Trees and Shrubs

Jennie and Stephen Hargrove

Billie and Ross McKnight

Nancy Shutt

Harmony Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

Carmen C. McMillan

Lisa K. Simmons

Michelle and Tom Harris

Blythe and Jerry McPhail

Katherine Smethie

Dee Hearn

Ellen McStay

Jane Smith

Jan and Fred Hegi

Monica Miranda and Brian Mercer

Madeleine and Doug Smith

Marna Helland and Jim Warren

Astrid Merriman

Marilyn Smith

Carol Heller

Lisa and Steve Meyer

Gay and Bill Solomon

Kathy and Larry Helm

Dianne and Glynne Mildren

Southwest Wholesale Nursery

Suzanne and James Henry

Retta Miller

Cissie Sparkman

Ken Hersh

Sherry and Jim Minczewski

Barbara Spigel

MaryCarol Hicks

Joyce and Harvey Mitchell

Linda and Frank Spina

Amanda and Erik Hill

Alison and Richard Moore

Jane Stone

Garnett and Michael Holmes

Dawn and Steve Moore

Ann Stuart, Ph.D.

Elizabeth and Richard Hovas

Lisa and Randy Muck

Marie and Doug Sudberry

Nancy and Stephen Howard

Lisa and Brian Murphy

Tracy and Randy Sutherlin

Julie and Frank Hubach

Ruth O’Donnell Mutch

Gloria and George Tarpley

Rick Hubbard

Pauline and Austin Neuhoff

Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation

Carol and Bill Huckin

Ann and Dan Noble

Mary and Joseph Taylor

Linda and Allen Huffhines

Robin Moss Norcross

Kris and Tim Terry

Mark Hutchinson

Cecilia and Tim Norwood

Bill Thursby

IRRI TECH, LLC

Dr. Elizabeth Odstrcil

Carolyn B. Tilley

JCW Real Estate Group

Olmsted-Taylor Foundation

Cindy and Ed Timms

Emily A. Jefferson

Margaret and Casey Olson

Cheri and Dudley Tramel

Cele Johnsen

Jacqueline and Josh Pack

United Healthcare

Francie and Lance Johnsen

Michael Parsons

Sherrie and Anthony Varrichio

Elisabeth W. Johnson

Dan E. Patterson

Kim Vaughan

Ruth and Laird Johnson

Pam Pendleton

Rosemary Haggar Vaughan Family Foundation

Clint Josey

Nancy Perot

Lori and AJ Veitch

Cindy and Kurt Kalkomey

Linda and Edward Perrin

Vaughn Vennerberg

Carol and Bill Kelley

Vicki and Warren Petersen

Stephanie and Dan Walker

Ellen Key and Silvia Key

Jane Pierce

Mills and John Walter

Charlotte and John Kimberlin

Paige Pollack and Kristofer Barrera

Melissa and Kellan Warren

Kathleen and Scott Kirby

Poole Family Foundation

Sandy and Steve Watson

Kathy and Kevin Korioth

Pam and Brad Porter

Katie and Bill Weaver

Melody Kramer

Michal Powell

Karen and Gunther Weisbrich

Pamela Krueger and Nancy Shelton

Cheri and Lev Prichard

Jan and Gerry Worrall

Patty and Joe Laakman

Prosperity Bank

Norma Jean and Gerald Worrall

Charlene and Rodney Lake

Proven Winners North America LLC

Charnette and John Young

Felise and Harold Leidner

Lisa and Mario Quintanilla

Barbara Thomas Lemmon

Holly Reed

Thomas and Sheila Leslie

Reyes Texas, Inc.

Lifeblue

Kathleen and John Rindt

These are contributions over $2,000

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP

Ritz Family Foundation

that do not include gifts made for

Lira Bravo Law, LLC

LaurieGrace and Amy Roberts

capital projects or endowments.

Heidi Loewinsohn

Carla and Scott Robinson

Lisbeth Minyard Lokey

Linda and Joel Robuck

Robbi Luxbacher and Steve Alaniz

Laura and Dave Rosen

Sharon Lyle and Mark Mutschink

Annadele Ross

Mandy Mahoney-Eakin and Brad Eakin

Marty and Mary Lynn Rumble

Stacey and Ken Malcolmson

Jennifer and Alvaro Saenz

Eleanor and Leland Manning

Sallie A. Scanlan

*deceased

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PRIVATE EVENTS & RENTALS

Your Dream W Wedding Awaits MAUREEN GUTIERREZ Associate Vice President Sales & Special Events Dallas Arboretum

hether you’re planning an intimate family ceremony or a reception for 500, the Dallas Arboretum offers unforgettable venues for your special day. The experts agree that the Arboretum’s gorgeous 66 acres are the perfect backdrop to say, “I do.” The American Association of Certified Wedding Planners has named the Dallas Arboretum a “Favorite Ceremony Site,” and Brides magazine awarded it the “Best Wedding Venue Overall.”

With a wide variety of outdoor and indoor options, the Arboretum is the most versatile wedding venue in Dallas. Colorful seasonal plantings, expansive lawns, and lake and downtown views create backdrops for magnificent photography. Our professional events team helps plan the perfect day with love in every detail.

• 18 ceremony locations • 5 reception locations • Food and beverage tables • Guest tables and seating • Single point-of-contact sales manager For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact us at weddings@dallasarboretum.org or call 214-515-6569.

28 Garden DALLASARBORETUM.ORG A Woman’s at the Dallas Arboretum. Photograph courtesy of SilentTea.

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Experience Spring & Summer Fun at the Dallas Arboretum APRIL 18-20 Ivey Photography Bunny Family Photos, Wishing Well, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

18–20, 25–27 Garden Chef Series, with Chef Madison Larmeu, Tasting Pavilion, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.

18, 25 Learn to Grow, hands-on sessions about plants and gardening, Tasting Pavilion, 2–3 p.m.

21, 28 Dallas College Cooks, dish demonstrations with Chef Daniel Alvarenga, A Tasteful Place, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

26, 27 Artscape presented by Bank of Texas, a juried fine art and craft event, Jonsson Color Garden 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

MAY 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30, 31 Garden Chef Series, with Chef Madison Larmeu, Tasting Pavilion, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Learn to Grow, hands-on sessions about plants and gardening, Tasting Pavilion, 2–3 p.m.

3, 4 Black Heritage Celebration, presented by Bank of America, a full garden experience, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Dallas College Cooks, dish demonstrations with Chef Daniel Alvarenga, A Tasteful Place, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

10, 11 Cultivate Series Cactus Show & Sale, near Crossing Paths sculpture, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

24–26 Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth, Country Critters Petting Zoo (9 a.m.– 1 p.m.) and Kindermusik (10–10:30 a.m.), Pecan Grove

31 Tomato Jam, a celebration of our favorite summer fruit

JUNE 1, 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29 Garden Chef Series, with Chef Madison Larmeu, Tasting Pavilion, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dallas College Cooks, dish demonstrations with Chef Daniel Alvarenga, A Tasteful Place, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Learn to Grow, hands-on sessions about plants and gardening, A Tasteful Place, Tasting Pavilion, 2–3 p.m.

13–15 Summer Artscape presented by Bank of Texas, a juried fine art and craft event, Jonsson Color Garden 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

14–15, 19 Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth, Country Critters Petting Zoo (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) and Kindermusik (10–10:30 a.m.), Pecan Grove

21 Pride in Bloom, a full garden experience featuring evening entertainment, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

JULY 4–6, 11–13, 18–20, 25–27 Garden Chef Series, with Chef Madison Larmeu, Tasting Pavilion, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Learn to Grow, hands-on sessions about plants and gardening, Tasting Pavilion, 2–3 p.m.

4–6 Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth, Country Critters Petting Zoo (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) and Kindermusik (10–10:30 a.m.), Pecan Grove

7, 14, 21, 28 Dallas College Cooks, dish demonstrations with Chef Daniel Alvarenga, A Tasteful Place, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

11–13 Cultivate Series House Plant Show & Sale, A Tasteful Place, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

29 Creative Arts Series: Acrylic Painting Basics, featuring Monet’s Water Lilies, 6–8 p.m.

Dates are accurate as of March 25.

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The Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road Dallas, Texas 75218

Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México! featuring

SPIRIT GUIDES

Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles

September 20–November 2, 2025

dallasarboretum.org

Fantastical Creatures is organized by the Denver Botanic Gardens.

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