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Recycle your Christmas Tree at Texas
Discovery Gardens!
Recycle your
Christmas tree to help enrich Texas Discovery
Gardens' landscaping plans for 2009. We will chip
the trees and use their mulch throughout the
Gardens.
You may drop off your live, green
Christmas tree at one of two Dallas locations:
Texas Discovery Gardens
(follow signs to Ranger Circle) and
Preservation Tree Services
- 6721 Maple Avenue (just north of Mockingbird
Lane).
Trees will be accepted weekdays
between December 26 and January 9 from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. All ornaments, tinsel, lights, nails and stands
need to be removed prior to dropping off.
Mulch is an excellent way to help trees and
plantings retain moisture, protect themselves
against the cold, and absorb necessary nutrients.
Keep the spirit going…put that tree to good use!
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Construction Corner
The butterflies are coming! The Grand Opening for the Rosine Smith Sammons
Butterfly House and Insectarium is September 12! Construction of our spiral
staircase in the Conservatory has begun. Terrazzo floors have been poured and
finished. We ordered tropical plants in the Conservatory. They will be planted
in February. The elevator is being put in.
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Located at historic Fair Park in Dallas,
Texas Discovery Gardens is a year-round urban oasis filled
with natural wonders for visitors of all ages. Ten different
themed areas include a butterfly habitat, native
wildlife pond, scent garden, shade garden and heirloom
garden.
At family events offered throughout the year, children and
parents can share the experience of being amazed and
inspired by nature's intricate web of life. Gardening
workshops and guided tours provide expert advice on using
native and adapted plants to create backyard habitats for
butterflies, birds and other native wildlife.
At Texas Discovery Gardens, visitors discover a wealth of
information on ways to restore, conserve and preserve
natural environments in urban areas.
Read a
year-end letter from Melissa Martin,
Executive Director of Texas Discovery Gardens
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Texas Discovery Gardens offers fun, hands-on
environmental education programs for children and
adults. We have outdoor learning and service project
opportunities for students PreK through 8th grade,
girl and boy scouts, science clubs, after school
groups, and summer day schools.
Learn more >
Teachers, you can further your knowledge and get CPE
credits here at our weekend workshops and planned
events.
Learn more >
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Our Mission
To have a positive impact on the future of Texas
by teaching people effective ways to restore,
conserve and preserve nature in the urban
environment through the use of native and
adapted plants that illustrate the
interrelationship of Butterflies, Bugs and
Botany.
Learn more >
Upcoming Events
Bring the Gardens home! See our calendar for
family-friendly garden walks, interactive
workshops on organic gardening, and
entertainment in the Gardens.
Learn more >
Rentals - Corporate Events
& Weddings
Looking to host an event or party in a beautiful
location? Book events inside our grand hall or
outside in our gardens.
Learn more >
Fair Park Attractions
Stay the day at the park with museums,
attractions, landmarks and more!
Learn more >
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