Dallas Arboretum Closed, Takes Dallas Blooms Digital

The Dallas Arboretum is closed until further notice in compliance with new regulations from the city of Dallas and the county restricting gatherings to no more than 50 people to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but is taking Dallas Blooms digital. 

“These are extraordinary times.  We deeply appreciate your continued support of our garden,” a notice on the arboretum’s website said. “While we are closed, our staff will work diligently to maintain our grounds and essential services. In doing so, our staff will practice social distancing and recommended preventative measures.”

While the arboretum’s closed, check out its Facebook page for digital Dallas Blooms, which includes video tours, at-home gardening tips, and more.

Other cultural facilities are finding ways to continue to share the arts during the closures. Dallas Symphony Orchestra, for example, is making audio and video performances available online.

Rachel Snyder

Rachel Snyder, former deputy editor at People Newspapers, joined the staff in 2019, returning to her native Dallas-Fort Worth after starting her career at community newspapers in Oklahoma. One of her stories won first place in its category in the Oklahoma Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest in 2018. She’s a fan of puns and community journalism, not necessarily in that order.

2 thoughts on “Dallas Arboretum Closed, Takes Dallas Blooms Digital

  • March 18, 2020 at 10:56 am
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    Please slow down the video of the blooming flowers. Act as if you are walking, not driving, as a normal person would be seeing the blooms.

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    • March 18, 2020 at 11:46 am
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      To be clear, this is not our video – it’s from the Arboretum. We have no control over it.

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