From the President

I want to thank you for the privilege of serving as the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden President in 2024-2025. Last year, we looked back at the rich history of the Women’s Council and continuing the development of A Woman’s Garden. Starting with our 42nd year and with my theme Blossoming Friendships we are looking forward to an exciting line-up of events to bring members together as we support our mission–promoting the interest and growth of A Woman’s Garden. We are the caretakers of A Woman’s Garden! Please plan to join us as we celebrate our signature fundraising events A Writer’s Garden on November 13, 2024 and Mad Hatters on April 17, 2025.

The Women’s Council is the perfect place to develop deeper connections with the Arboretum and with each other. We also grow friendships! I encourage you to look at the Women’s Council 2024-2025 Calendar of Events. A huge “thank you” to our Board and Committees that have been working hard to plan these events and celebrations for our members: a New Member Party in September, three luncheon meetings with special speakers, a day trip, and a spring trip to a surprise location. We will offer opportunities to become more strongly engaged with A Woman’s Garden with days to plant in the garden and to learn about A Woman’s Garden through the Garden Ambassadors program.

We invite you to join us in supporting A Woman’s Garden and to experience the beauty of this special place for yourself strolling through our most beautiful acreage overlooking White Rock Lake. There is a place for everyone! Serving the Women’s Council is serving our community while connecting with like-minded women who share a passion for nature and our Arboretum. I look forward to a fun year ahead with you.

Therese Rourk, President 2024-2025

Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden