August Calendar

TUESDAY, August 16, 7 pm to 8 pm
70th Anniversary Discovery in the Garden Lecture Series:

The History & Architecture of Dallas' Famed Park, Home of the State Fair of Texas

You're invited to our final lecture of the summer!

Now treasured as a National Historic Landmark for its Art Deco architecture, Fair Park once played a critical role in Dallas' emergence as a major American city. Willis Winters, author of "Fair Park," presents the history of Dallas' famed park, followed by a book signing.

Willis Winters is Assistant Director of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, in charge of revitalizing and restoring Fair Park.

Free admission! 

It's a bug safari as we hunt for hungry caterpillars throughout our gardens. Appropriate for ages 3+. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

Thinking Green?

Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Dallas Green Festival Sept. 24!

The fun continues through the Fair with our Green Exhibit.

Texas Discovery Gardens is now hiring for the State Fair

We are looking for part time visitor services staff to work at Texas Discovery Gardens in our Gift Shop during the State Fair. Prior cashier experience required. Please contact Barbara Martin at (214) 428-7476 x 343 or Booking@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org for details or to send in your resume.  

Check out our employment opportunities page for details on other job openings, including a full time gardener position.
 

Website Updates

Interested in knowing what's blooming and what's flying before you come out? Want to hear a timely garden tip from our weekly Garden Notes program on WRR 101.1 FM?  

Check out our Garden News page! It's updated bi-weekly.

Mark your calendars for the 2011 "Get Up & Give" North Texas Giving Day - September 15, 2011 from 7am to 7 pm. You can support Texas Discovery Gardens and have your donation partially matched! To date, over $700,000 in matching funds & prizes have been raised! Click here to learn more about the program!