In Bloom Spring 2026

IN BLOOM

MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE OF THE DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN

SPRING 2026

Spring at the Dallas Arboretum marks the return of blooms in abundance after the winter freeze. Across all 66 acres, the garden shifts into full color and calls us back to gather, learn, and enjoy the season together.

In this issue, you’ll see the Arboretum take on a new dimension through the landmark exhibition, Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies, featuring the larger-than-life works of American artist Hunt Slonem.

You’ll also read about the Arboretum’s ongoing research, renewal, and long-term planning. This important work reflects our responsibility to steward this landscape with care. The restoration of the Mother Daughter Water Garden within A Woman’s Garden is one example, inviting visitors to experience a familiar place in new ways.

Partnerships and programs bring the Arboretum’s mission to life through education, cultural celebrations, access initiatives, and collaboration with trusted partners. Together, they advance an enduring commitment to being a garden for all.

Our work is guided by a simple idea: creating experiences that connect people more deeply to nature and to one another. We remain grateful for the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our volunteers, and the enthusiasm of our members and guests, and we look forward to welcoming you this spring and sharing this remarkable place with you.

Sabina H. Carr President/Chief Executive Officer

CONTENTS

IN BLOOM

04 Cultivating Wonder

Artist collaborations create connection, wonder, and community in the garden

08 A Night in Full Bloom

An inaugural evening of purpose and philanthropy launches a landmark exhibition and celebrates the future

10 Where Legacy Flows

The new Mother Daughter Water Garden honors the enduring bond between generations

12 Growing with Purpose

A closer look at strategy, research, and design for a vibrant, resilient garden

CONTRIBUTORS

Editor

Marshall Detwiler, Vice President, Marketing & Guest Experience

Editorial, Creative Direction and Production

L+S Creative Group

Contributors

Maureen Gutierrez, Associate Vice President, Sales & Special Events

Dustin Miller, Vice President, Programs & Learning

Tobie Smith, Chief Advancement Officer

Selena Wilson, Associate Vice President, Learning

Photography supported in part by Christina Childress and Alan Tsai

This spring edition of In Bloom was delayed due to a technical issue.

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ON THE COVER

The Three Muses reflecting in the Margaret and Jay Simmons

Lagoon as part of the Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies exhibition featuring the work of Hunt Slonem.

16 Growing Together

Collaboration with nonprofit and civic partners expands access and strengthens the Arboretum for all

24 Visible History

Commemorative pins honor the stories and impact of the volunteers who help the Arboretum thrive

26 Member Spotlight

A conversation with Tucker Enthoven

26 Donors & Sponsors

30 Cool Thursdays Concerts

31 Calendar at a Glance

HOW TO REACH THE DALLAS ARBORETUM

Mail 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218

Phone 214.515.6615 Email info@dallasarboretum.org

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Cultivating Wonder

Artists as Partners in the Garden Experience

Art at the Dallas Arboretum doesn’t sit on the sidelines. It lives in the landscape. A towering sculpture among the trees. A mural grounding a lively plaza. A burst of music or dance along a garden path. Each moment is carefully placed to surprise, delight, and reveal the garden at its most beautiful, season after season.

Artist collaborations are central to advancing two of four Arboretum strategic pillars, Engagement and Experience. By partnering with artists, the garden expands community access, attracts diverse audiences, and reinforces its role as an inviting civic space. At the same time, immersive, art-driven environments evoke wonder and enjoyment, while creating opportunities for teaching and learning woven into the guest experience.

Grounded in the core values of Community and Learning, these collaborations cultivate belonging, celebrate diverse perspectives, and inspire lifelong curiosity, inviting every guest to connect more deeply with nature, creativity, and one another.

Monumental Exhibitions: Art at Transformational Scale

Monumental exhibitions help define the Dallas Arboretum’s identity, turning the garden into a destination where art and landscape are inseparable. That vision took hold in 2012 with Dale Chihuly’s landmark exhibition, when luminous forms transformed how guests moved through the grounds and how the Arboretum imagined its future, which set the stage for ambitious, placerooted artist collaborations to come.

That legacy continues with Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies, artist Hunt Slonem’s largest public garden art exhibition in history. Spanning the Arboretum’s 66 acres, more than three dozen installations and over 100 pieces of art invite guests into Slonem’s imagination, with his signature motifs of bunnies, birds, and butterflies reimagined at monumental scale. Drawing on his lifelong fascination with nature and the animal realm, the sculptures range from towering bunnies and vivid butterfly

spheres to dazzling avian figures, all harmonizing with the living landscape. Many works are composed of thousands of hand-cut, hand-set glass pieces that catch and bend the light, creating moments of wonder as visitors move along winding paths and through lush planting beds.

Slonem’s process, grounded in play, repetition, and reverence for nature, shapes how these works inhabit the garden. Reflective surfaces capture sky, foliage, and passing guests, while mosaic bunnies, vivid birds, and butterflies echo the

garden’s seasonal exuberance, creating moments of joy and interaction throughout the grounds. Complementing the outdoor installations, a dedicated gallery in the Arboretum’s Camp House presents a curated selection of Slonem’s painted works. This offers visitors a more intimate encounter with the ideas and imagery that inform the garden-wide exhibition.

Launched with the inaugural Grand Garden Gala on April 18, and running through September 30, the exhibition coincides with the global energy of the FIFA World Cup, June 14 to July 14, inviting visitors from around the world to experience a bold, contemporary vision of art and nature.

Festivals as Living Galleries: Art in Motion

Seasonal festivals at the Dallas Arboretum transform the garden into a temporary cultural landscape where art, performance, and horticulture converge. Murals, site-specific installations, and live music and dance animate paths and plazas, inviting guests to move, listen, and linger. From bold murals by Alli K to sculptural works like Spirit Guides and performances during Texas Town, these experiences, developed in close collaboration across teams throughout the Arboretum, create immersive, multisensory moments where art is encountered informally, deepening connection through joy and shared experience.

Heritage Celebrations and Cultivate Events: Art as Community Platform

Heritage celebrations and Cultivate events position art as a catalyst for connection, representation, and learning. Led by artists, performers, and tradition-bearers, these programs blend culturally rooted visual art, music, dance, and artisan markets into vibrant, inclusive experiences. From the Black Heritage Celebration and Pride in Bloom to the Hispanic Heritage

Celebration and plant-forward Cultivate events, each program invites cultural exchange and environmental curiosity, embodying the Arboretum’s commitment to Community and Learning through art, plants, and collaboration.

Looking Ahead: Artists as Essential Partners

At the Dallas Arboretum, artists are collaborators, not embellishments. Working alongside horticulture leaders, creatives like designer Tres Fromme are reimagining seasonal color displays, bringing an artistic lens to planting palettes and gardenwide colorways. These partnerships affirm horticulture as a living art form and position the Arboretum as a public space where creativity deepens connection, inviting guests to return often, find inspiration, and feel at home.

2026 Artist-Driven Events & Celebrations

May 30 The Tomato Jam

June 13 Pride in Bloom

July 10-12 House Plant Show and Sale

July 17–19 Art in Bloom: Plein Air Painting 2026

August 8–9 Pepperpalooza

September 12 Hispanic Heritage Celebration

September 26–27 Java Fest

October 16–18 Pumpkin and Squash Show and Sale

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A Night in Full Bloom

On April 18, 2026, the Dallas Arboretum marked a milestone moment when it became the setting for the inaugural Grand Garden Gala. The evening advanced the Arboretum’s mission and herald the blockbuster debut of Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies, a landmark exhibition featuring the larger-than-life works of American artist Hunt Slonem.

More than a gala, the evening embodied a shared belief in what the Arboretum means to Dallas. It gathered the donors and sponsors whose vision and generosity fuel ambitious, missiondriven work, signaling deep confidence in the garden’s future as a resource for all. In that spirit, the event opened a season shaped by purpose, partnership, and sustained investment.

“Support at this level allows us to invest with purpose,” said Sabina Carr, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO. “It makes exhibitions like Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies possible, strengthens the Arboretum as a garden for all, and deepens its role as a destination for the city.”

Neo-expressionist Hunt Slonem is known for his distinct visual language grounded in repetition, pattern, and the iconography of the natural world. From now through September at the Dallas

Arboretum, his work will be presented at an unprecedented scale, activating the landscape itself and transforming the garden into a dispersed, immersive exhibition one that invites movement, spatial encounter, and sustained viewing.

Slonem’s sculptural works, integrated into the Dallas Arboretum’s landscape, encourage visitors to experience the exhibition gradually through pathways, vistas, and familiar garden spaces seen anew. The result is a dialogue between art and horticulture that feels intentional and accessible, reinforcing the Arboretum’s role as a place where culture and nature belong together.

The Grand Garden Gala reflects this same philosophy. Designed as a moment of festive gathering and civic investment, the evening invited supporters to experience the garden, not simply as guests but as stewards of the Arboretum’s mission. This leadership enables the Arboretum to present experiences of scale, expand access, and invest in the long-term vitality of the garden.

As Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies comes to life across the Arboretum, the Grand Garden Gala marked the beginning of its story, celebrating the visionaries whose support helps make the exhibition possible and secures the Arboretum’s continued evolution.

Where Legacy Flows

The Mother Daughter Water Garden,

a living tribute to memory, renewal, and the enduring bond between generations.

TOBIE SMITH

Located in Phase II of A Woman’s Garden, the Mother Daughter Water Garden is a newly redesigned space that honors connection, legacy, and the calming presence of water. This thoughtful renovation renews an original garden and reflects a multigenerational commitment to the Dallas Arboretum rooted in family, philanthropy, and the enduring bond between mothers and daughters.

The garden brings together adjoining spaces originally donated by Nancy Dedman and her daughter, Patricia (Patty) Dedman Nail, creating a seamless transition between generations and garden phases. Today, that legacy continues through the generosity of the Dedman Dietz Family Foundation, Patricia Dedman Family Foundation, and Patricia Dedman Nail, whose combined gifts made the comprehensive redesign possible. Together, these contributions reflect financial stewardship and a shared vision

for a space that nurtures reflection, healing, and connection for all who visit.

The impact of the Mother Daughter Water Garden, opening this fall, extends beyond the landscape itself.

“The Dedman family has created a beautiful landscape and a lasting gift that reflects the beauty of relationships across generations,” said Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Sabina Carr. “We are deeply grateful for this legacy gift and the restoration of this garden for the community.”

Jonathan Dietz, speaking on behalf of the Dedman Dietz Family Foundation, reflected on the significance of continuing that legacy.

“As a son and member of the next generation, it’s meaningful to help carry forward a space that reflects the care, values, and generosity passed down by the women in our family,” Dietz said. “Rooted in wellness and connection, the garden invites the

community to slow down, reflect, and feel restored.”

Designed by landscape architect Warren Hill Johnson of Fallcreek Gardens, the roughly half-acre garden unfolds along a gently curving pathway that links the portal entrance between Phases I and II of A Woman’s Garden. Along the route, a series of water features shapes the experience, including an eight-foot waterfall, an acequia, two footbridges, a small pond, and a pump house. A newly constructed waterfall expands the existing water feature near the cistern, uniting old and new elements into a continuous, flowing experience that guides visitors through the space.

Pathway and accessibility improvements throughout the garden provide comfortable places to pause, sit, and take in the surroundings. An intentional arrangement of boulders anchors the landscape, blending natural materials with a clear design structure that supports both movement and rest.

Plantings throughout the Mother Daughter Water Garden introduce a rich palette of color, chosen for seasonal interest and meaning. Greens emphasize nurturing and growth. Touches of pink and magenta reflect love and compassion. Moments of gold and yellow bring warmth, light, and optimism. Together, these colors reinforce the garden’s emotional resonance, creating an environment that feels grounded, hopeful, and naturally restorative.

For Patty Dedman Nail, the renewed garden reflects a lifelong appreciation for the relationship between nature and well-being. A Dallas-based psychotherapist, entrepreneur,

and philanthropist, Nail has spent much of her career focused on wellness, design, and community engagement through private practice, teaching at Southern Methodist University, business leadership, and philanthropic work through her family foundation.

The Mother Daughter Water Garden is more than a landscape; it is a legacy made visible. Rooted in memory, yet alive with movement and light, it honors the women who shaped it, while extending their values forward. Its pathways are not meant to be hurried. They ask visitors to linger, trace the harmonious rhythm of water against stone, and sit in quiet reflection. In doing so, the garden becomes what it was always intended to be, a place of continuity and renewal, where each return deepens the connection between past, present, and the generations still to come.

“Rooted in wellness and connection, the garden invites the community to slow down, reflect, and feel restored.”

–Jonathan Dietz

Growing with Purpose Research, Design,

DUSTIN MILLER

and Stewardship

Behind the Dallas Arboretum’s sweeping color and sculptural beauty lies a quieter art, one shaped by science, foresight, and imagination. Each vibrant bed and towering tree is the result of years of research and careful planning, from rigorous plant trials that push the boundaries of what can flourish in North Texas to long-range canopy strategies that safeguard the garden’s future. Layered into it all are bold, reimagined bed designs that refresh the visitor’s first impression, ensuring the Arboretum is not only breathtaking in the moment, but also resilient, relevant, and continually unfolding over time.

Testing What Thrives: Plant Trials and Field Day

The Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials is a rigorous research program that evaluates thousands of plant varieties each year, measuring how they perform against the distinctive demands of the North Texas climate. The trials involve between 3,000 and 5,000 plants annually from different plant-breeding companies. These include annuals, perennials, tropicals, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, all evaluated for heat tolerance, disease resistance, landscape performance, and seasonal interest. Plants are grown in standard outdoor beds, containers, and hanging baskets, where they must endure Texas heat, occasional freezes, and unpredictable rainfall. This gives commercial growers, landscape professionals, and home gardeners trusted, locally relevant performance data.

Each summer, the Arboretum hosts its annual Plant Trials Field Day, when horticulture professionals gather to review trial results, tour the test gardens, and discuss emerging trends in plant breeding and performance. Field Day serves as a critical link between research and practice, helping shape plant selections across Texas landscapes and reinforcing the Arboretum’s role as a leader in applied horticultural research. During this presentation, plants are given special distinctions: Arboretum Approved plants that have shown strong performance across seasons, and an additional Flame Proof designation for varieties that continued to flourish through prolonged high heat and drought stress.

Planning for Longevity: The Canopy Plan

A thoughtful canopy plan is an investment in a botanical garden’s long-term beauty and resilience. As landmark trees mature and begin to decline over time, the plan serves as a roadmap for thoughtfully introducing the next generation of trees. By planning decades ahead, the garden preserves shade, scale, and the sense of place guests have come to cherish, ensuring that today’s iconic landscapes continue to flourish well into the future.

Canopy planning also opens the door to new stories in the garden. Each new tree is selected not only for longevity and climate resilience, but also for its ornamental qualities and contribution to the living collection. Flowering trees, exceptional fall color, striking bark, and rare or underrepresented species all add layers of seasonal interest and discovery. Together, these intentional plantings strengthen the garden’s collections, enrich the visitor experience, and reflect a commitment to stewardship that honors both the past and the future.

Designing the Experience: New Entry Beds and Signature Bed Redesigns

Through a multiyear partnership with Tres Fromme Design, the Dallas Arboretum is reimagining its signature color beds as immersive, seasonal moments that heighten the visitor experience from the first step into the garden. Known nationally for bold plant palettes, dynamic compositions, and a deep understanding of how color and form guide movement, the Tres Fromme Design approach brings fresh energy to familiar spaces, while honoring the Arboretum’s horticultural excellence.

These redesigned beds are developed through an intentional, collaborative process that considers what looks beautiful in a single moment and how plantings evolve across spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each design layers texture, rhythm, and contrast, pairing strong structural plants with expressive seasonal color to create displays that feel vibrant, cohesive, and alive. Plants are selected for performance and beauty, ensuring high impact, while meeting the demands of

North Texas climate conditions. Color transitions and planting patterns are thoughtfully choreographed, guiding the eye, framing views, and subtly echoing the way guests move through the garden. Broad sweeps of color create a sense of rhythm and flow, while intimate moments of detail invite a closer look. Designed to evolve with the seasons, these beds reward return visits, revealing fresh combinations, unexpected contrasts, and small surprises that unfold along the way.

That philosophy carries to a new entry bed just beyond the main Arboretum gate. Designed as a welcoming threshold, it creates a strong first impression with clear structure, confident color, and seasonally featured plants. More than a static border, the entry signals what lies ahead—a garden defined by creativity, care, and continual renewal.

Together, these redesigned beds reflect a landscape that feels both contemporary and timeless, rooted in horticultural integrity, yet unafraid to surprise, delight, and evolve alongside the seasons.

GROWING TOGETHER

Community Partnerships in Action

Growth at the Dallas Arboretum is counted in more than petals and passing seasons. It lives in the relationships that take root beyond the garden gates, partnerships that extend the Arboretum’s reach and enrich its role as a cultural and educational touchstone for the city. As the Arboretum continues to evolve as a true Garden for All, purposeful collaborations with nonprofit and civic partners are opening doors, amplifying voices, and shaping experiences that reflect the breadth and diversity of the communities it serves.

Case Studies in Collaboration Museums for All

Through participation in the National Museums for All initiative, the Arboretum provides reduced-cost admission for families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Lone Star Card benefits. In its first year, more than 30,000 guests visited the garden as part of this mission-aligned initiative, underscoring the community’s need and the importance of making nature, science, and cultural experiences accessible across our region.

Dallas Public Library

The Arboretum’s partnership with the Dallas Public Library broadens its impact through summer programs at library branches across the city, delivering nature-based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) instruction directly into neighborhoods and to youth where they live and learn. The collaboration also brings library storytimes to the Arboretum, enriching family programming by weaving literacy into informal science experiences. Together, spaces are created where books, curiosity, and the natural world meet, nurturing a love of reading and exploration in welcoming, accessible settings.

KultureCity

In the journey to become a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive® venue, the Arboretum expanded sensory-friendly resources across the garden, including staff and volunteer training, sensory backpacks available for guest use, visit planning, and clearly identified low-sensory spaces. This partnership strengthens the ability to welcome guests with sensory sensitivities and neurodivergent needs with confidence and care, while helping families navigate the garden in ways that feel comfortable and supportive. By embedding sensory inclusion into both daily operations and special events, the Arboretum continues to advance its commitment to being a Garden for All, where every guest can fully engage, explore, and belong.

Dallas Sensory Consortium

Working alongside the Dallas Sensory Consortium and peer institutions, the Arboretum participates in regional collaboration focused on shared learning, best practices, and coordinated sensory-friendly programming. These partnerships strengthen collective capacity across cultural institutions and support more consistent, inclusive experiences for guests with sensory sensitivities.

—Kristen Calvert, Programs & Partnerships Manager, Dallas Public Library “

“Our partnership with the Dallas Arboretum greatly benefits families in our community. Collaborations between the Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Arboretum bring nature, science, and literacy together in a hands-on way. This partnership allows us to encourage lifelong learning through curiosity and play.”

Heritage Celebrations: Honoring Culture and Community

The Arboretum’s heritage festivals have evolved into vibrant celebrations of culture, art, storytelling, and community. These events invite guests to experience traditions, music, food, and histories that reflect the diverse communities of Dallas.

Working with over 50 community partners, including cultural organizations, as well as artists, nonprofits, and civic groups, the Arboretum ensures each festival is shaped with authenticity and local voice. From Black Heritage and Hispanic Heritage celebrations to Pride events, these collaborations create welcoming spaces that reflect diverse lived experiences across the city.

More Than Just Field Trips: A Place of Learning for Every Family

Long before a “Garden for All” became part of the Arboretum’s mission language, education already shaped how the garden welcomed and engaged diverse audiences. While school field trips remain a vital part of educational reach, the Arboretum also offers a wide range of paid and free learning opportunities beyond traditional field trips to serve families year-round and support lifelong learning.

Summer camps, homeschool labs, scouting programs, and overnight experiences invite children to spend more time exploring the garden, asking questions, and building connections with the natural world, while also supporting the long-term sustainability of education programs.

Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden

Family programming in the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is a cornerstone of the Arboretum’s mission to enrich lives through beauty, learning, and connection. Each day, guests participate in free STEM programming included with general admission. From hands-on activities to facilitated exploration, these experiences support curiosity and creativity for all ages, ensuring every visit is filled with opportunities to learn, discover, and play.

Many experiences are made possible through partnerships with educators, community organizations, and expert content collaborators who support program development and connect families to real-world science and conservation. Citizen science initiatives, such as Monarch Watch’s monarch tagging and Audubon bird counts, along with conservation partners –including the Dallas Zoo, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, and the Texas Wildlife Association – turn scientific research and conservation work into learning activities families can explore together.

Family Fun Fridays: Summer Learning and Discovery in Full Bloom

Beginning in summer 2026, the Arboretum will broaden its educational scope to help counter the effects of summer slide – learning loss that can happen when students, especially young children, are out of school for the summer and do not have regular opportunities to practice academic skills. During June and July, Family Fun Fridays will bring energy, creativity, and discovery to the garden.

Designed for drop-in discovery and shared exploration, these programs invite families to engage with science, nature, art, and movement through play, sparking meaningful learning moments even at the height of summer. As the garden grows, so do the relationships that help ensure it remains a place of learning, belonging, and connection for all.

Visible History

A Tradition of Service, Worn with Pride.

Volunteers are at the heart of the Dallas Arboretum. Long before the gates open, and long after the last guests drift home, they are hard at work. They welcome visitors, tend the gardens, help staff year-round events, and safeguard the grounds. Their presence is woven into every path, every bloom, and every shared moment across the garden.

To recognize this devotion, the Arboretum observes a simple, yet meaningful tradition by awarding volunteers a commemorative pin for each season of their service. What began as a modest gesture of thanks has, over time, become something far deeper. The pins have evolved into crafted keepsakes, inspired by each year’s exhibitions and the defining moments volunteers help bring to life.

Some pins commemorate iconic events, such as Dallas Blooms and Holiday at the Arboretum. Others mark milestones, anniversaries, and themes unique to a particular season. Together, they reflect a visual chronicle of the Arboretum’s history and serve as gifts of gratitude for the volunteers who walk alongside it year after year.

Worn on lapels, lanyards, hats, and jackets, each pin signifies far more than time given. It tells a personal story—a decade of greeting first-time visitors; years spent sharing horticultural wisdom; and countless hours supporting families, students, and guests as memories take root. Collectively, these pins create a living archive of volunteer commitment, care, and community.

More than recognition, the pins symbolize a lasting relationship between the Arboretum and the volunteers who help sustain it. Their generosity shared through time and talent ensures the Arboretum remains a place of beauty, education, and connection for generations to come.

Next time you visit, take a closer look. When you see a volunteer wearing a collection of pins, pause and ask about them. Each one holds a story of service, of seasons past, and of the people who help shape the Arboretum’s enduring legacy.

Member Spotlight: Tucker Enthoven

“I treasure having a renowned garden in our city that serves as a serene, natural oasis—an accessible place of beauty for everyone to enjoy.”

Rooted in Legacy, Growing with Purpose

A conversation with volunteer Tucker Enthoven on honoring family tradition, leading with generosity, and sustaining the Dallas Arboretum for the future.

For Tucker Enthoven, the Dallas Arboretum is more than a place—it’s a lifelong connection rooted in family, community, and purpose. As a member of the Caroline Rose Hunt Society, and a leader in advancing the Arboretum’s philanthropic efforts, she is helping shape its future, while honoring the legacy that first inspired her involvement.

What inspired your decision to become a member of the Caroline Rose Hunt Society?

Tucker Enthoven: My mother loved the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and we shared so many happy memories there. She showed me how important the Arboretum was—not just to our family, but to our entire community and the city of Dallas. Supporting it through the Caroline Rose Hunt Society feels like honoring her and continuing something we cherished together.

Why do you feel leadership-level giving is important to the Dallas Arboretum’s future?

Tucker Enthoven: To sustain the many diverse programs the Arboretum produces for our equally diverse communities across Dallas, we must continue to grow contributed revenue. Leadership giving ensures we can meet the true cost of delivering the level of excellence our city deserves.

What motivated you to serve on the Dallas Arboretum’s board of directors?

Tucker Enthoven: A good friend on the board encouraged me to join, and I was honored to be asked to serve on the Search Committee to find our new President/CEO. Selecting leadership is one of the most important responsibilities of a

board member, and I valued the opportunity to work closely with such a thoughtful group. After we hired Sabina Carr for that role, I joined the Contributed Revenue Committee to help strengthen our fundraising efforts.

What makes serving as Contributed Revenue Chair especially meaningful to you?

Tucker Enthoven: I’ve spent many years fundraising for nonprofits across Dallas, and I’m eager to apply that experience to support the Arboretum’s continued growth. It’s deeply meaningful to help ensure its beauty and programming thrive well into the future.

What aspect of the Dallas Arboretum’s mission resonates most deeply with you?

Tucker Enthoven: I treasure having a renowned garden in our city that serves as a serene, natural oasis—an accessible place of beauty for everyone to enjoy.

Why do you believe the Dallas Arboretum’s work is essential for our community?

Tucker Enthoven: Every great city sustains a place of natural beauty. The Arboretum benefits our residents and serves as one of the city’s top destinations for visitors. It truly is a garden for all—one that enriches every life it touches.

What does the Dallas Arboretum mean to you?

Tucker Enthoven: The Arboretum is a beautiful place where I’ve raised my children, now bring my grandchildren, and continue to gather with dear friends and family at concerts and beloved annual traditions—a setting woven into the story of my life.

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Pagett and Mike Gosslee

Cameron and Jay Gummer

Paulette and Mike Haggerty

Gail Ewing Hall

Marna Helland and Jim Warren

Carol Heller

Kenneth Hersh

Elizabeth and Richard Hovas

Nancy Howard and Stephen Scarlett

Kelley Jiuo and William Lauck

Elisabeth W. Johnson

Ruth and Laird Johnson

Carol and Bill Kelley

Ellen Key and Silvia Key

Charlotte and John Kimberlin

Janis and Robert Lamoreaux

Barbara Thomas Lemmon

Heidi Loewinsohn

Stacey and Ken Malcolmson

Jane McConnell

Dee Bert and Nicole McElwee

Billie and Ross McKnight

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

Retta Miller

Sherry and Jim Minczewski

Joyce and Harvey Mitchell

Alison and Richard Moore

Kimberly and Hillary Moore

Lisa and Randy Muck

Margot and Thomas Murphy

Pauline and Austin Neuhoff

Cecilia and Tim Norwood

Dr. Elizabeth Odstrcil

Olmsted-Taylor Foundation

Linda and Edward Perrin

Jane Pierce

Poole Family Foundation

Paige Pollack and Kristofer Barrera

Cheri and Lev Prichard

Darian Reichert

Kathleen and John Rindt

LaurieGrace Roberts

JoAnne and Rick Rosal

Sallie A. Scanlan

Ann and Mary Schmidt

Elaine and Allen Schneider

Diane and John Scovell

Mary Beth and Gordon Shapiro

Nancy Shelton and Pamela B. Krueger

Lisa K. Simmons

Jana Smith and Amy Martinez

Cissie Sparkman

Dina Steele

Richard Stern

Gloria and George Tarpley

Mary and Joseph Taylor

Bill Thursby

Carolyn B. Tilley

Linh Tran

Kim Vaughan

Anne and Walt Waldie

Melissa and Kellan Warren

Sandy and Steve Watson

Beth and Craig Wilding

This listing represents annual gifts and sponsorship contributions over $2,000.

*deceased

Cool Thursdays 2026

Bringing music from across the decades to the garden

The 2026 Cool Thursdays Concert Series, presented by HilltopSecurities, kicked off April 23 with DesperadoEagles Tribute, followed by a lineup of returning favorites and exciting new acts that bring live music from every era to the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn.

From the classic sounds of Turnstiles-Billy Joel to new additions like Blonde Ambition the Madonna Tribute, Life In Technicolor (Coldplay), and Bee Gees Gold The Tribute, the Dallas Arboretum offers something fresh for longtime concertgoers and new guests alike.

Guests are invited to bring picnics or pre-order from an expanded selection of food options. Beer and wine are available for purchase, or guests may bring their own for a $5 corkage fee per reservation. The price of admission also includes access to the garden before each concert, providing a beautiful way to begin the evening. Tickets are on sale now.

Cool Thursdays Concert Lineup

May 21: Always Adele Tribute Show New!

May 28: Fleetwood MAC–A Fleetwood MAC Tribute

June 4: Blonde Ambition the Madonna Tribute New!

June 11: Emerald City

September 17: Turnstiles–Billy Joel

September 24: Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute

October 1: Infinite Journey

October 8: Life In Technicolor (Coldplay) New!

October 15: Greggie and the Jets (Elton John Tribute)

October 22: RED–A Taylor Swift Tribute

October 29: Bee Gees Gold The Tribute New!

November 5: Emerald City

To purchase tickets:

Your Season in the Garden!

MAY

23–25 Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend, three days of family-friendly activities to kick off summer, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

30 Cultivate Series Tomato Jam, a celebration of our favorite summer fruit, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

JUNE

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dallas College Cooks, dish demonstrations with Chef Daniel Alvarenga, A Tasteful Place, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Family Fun Friday, hands-on learning and interactive activities in the garden, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 26–28 Garden Chef Series, with Chef Madison Larmeu, A Tasteful Place, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.

13 Pride in Bloom, a celebration of Pride, love, and community, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and 6–10 p.m.

20–21 Father’s Day Family Fun Weekend, two days of family-friendly activities celebrating dad, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

23 Birds of Paradise, a progressive evening of bites and nature through the garden, 6–9 p.m.

JULY

3–5, 10–12, 17–19, 24–26, 31 Garden Chef Series, with Chef Madison Larmeu, A Tasteful Place, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Family Fun Friday, hands-on learning and interactive activities in the garden, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

3–5 Independence Day Family Fun Weekend, three days of family-friendly activities to celebrate the Fourth, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Dallas College Cooks, dish demonstrations with Chef Daniel Alvarenga, A Tasteful Place, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

8 Chef Dinner: Fluffle and Flock , vibrant flavors and flora, A Tasteful Place, 6–9 p.m.

10–12 Cultivate Series House Plant Show and Sale, shop houseplants and discover expert tips and inspiration, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Accurate as of 5/1