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Texas Native Plants Abound
You probably know about our premiere outdoor laboratory, the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden, and the plethora of public and school programming that takes place there, but you may be surprised by one of our newest educational spaces: the Texas Native Plant Lab. This new space is an outdoor learning laboratory that allows students to…
Food Options at the Dallas ArborEATum
We’re no strangers to a delicious bite at the Dallas Arboretum. One thing our visitors love to do is wear themselves out walking our beautiful paths, satiating their desire for nature beauty, and then enjoy a fabulous meal to satisfy their… well their appetite for food. Back in the heat of summer, Zagat published a…
Hot Topic: Peppers
I can’t help but like peppers, and I think most people feel this way. They come in so many shape, sizes, colors and flavors. I was recently asked by a reporter to describe peppers and I responded that they are the “fun” vegetable. I think I like to grow them more for how they look…
The Solar Eclipse in Dallas
Let’s talk about the August 21st, 2017 Solar Eclipse! For millennia, humans have found solar eclipses awe inspiring. When we knew very little about our solar system and the Earth’s position in it, humans viewed solar eclipses as supernatural occurrences, celestial miracles. Now, we appreciate solar eclipses as magnificent natural phenomena. Solar eclipses are even more…
What Is Horticulture?
Horticulture, by definition, is the art or practice of garden cultivation and management, but what is horticulture, really? What does it mean to the horticulture staff at the Dallas Arboretum? To us, it’s more than planting and watering. It’s a labor of love. When we plant and maintain these 66 acres, we’re working so you…
Letting Students Get Wild about Zimbabwean Art & Nature at Summer Camp
Dallas Arboretum educators led seven weeks of summer campers through lessons about animals all over the world and the wonder of Zimbabwean stone sculpture, ZimSculpt. How can you effectively use a traveling exhibit as a vehicle for scientific discovery and summer adventure? We capitalized on having two artists in residence, making them the centerpiece of…
The Return of the Most Beautiful Blog in Dallas
Spring Break Camps in the Garden
Does your child suffer from Nature Deficit Disorder? Do they miss the enjoyment of being outdoors and exploring the wonders of the natural world? Breathing fresh air? Watching the birds migrating at White Rock Lake? Getting their hands dirty? Learning a new skill? Don’t have your child spend the week of spring break in front…
Learn something new at the Dallas Arboretum
Learning shouldn’t stop just because you graduate. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens’ Adult Education classes have been enlightening North Texans for more than 15 years, and they make the perfect gift for your favorite grownups this holiday, too! Topics range from transforming nature into décor and inspiring holiday cheer with the magic of glass…
The mums are in bloom at Autumn at the Arboretum
Chrysanthemums, or mums, are staples of a fall garden, presenting a kaleidoscope of autumnal color. And, over the next three weeks, as part of Autumn at the Arboretum, the Arboretum’s mums will be in full glorious bloom. Autumn at the Arboretum, a must-see for North Texas locals and out-of-town visitors alike, boasts a spectacular, mum-filled…