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2023 board of directors 

President - Barbara Railsback
First Vice President ​- Sharon Townsend
Second Vice President - Jana Normandin
Treasurer - Beverly Peek
Secretary/Parliamentarian - Jim Rogers
Past President - Vacant 
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Shelby Cummins
​Sarah Daniels 
Rosanne Gaida Green
Emily Heglund
​Jan Johnson

Daniela Matchael
Bliss Nelson
​Suzanne Tower

Honorary Members

Hugh Armstrong
Ken Braswell
Gail Chock 
Margie Dittmar
​Hollis Driskell
Jan Huffstutler
​Sam Hurley

​Geneva Jaffa
Camille Threadgill Schwausch
Sam Whitten

In Memoriam

Paul Cravey  (1923-2002)
Ruby Martin (1928-2010)
Theo Daniel (1917-2012)
​Bob McDonald (1929-2015)

Betty McClure (1937-2016)
David Hendry (1944-2016)
Doug Tanner (1923-2018)
​Barbara Dale (1934-2019)
Carol Barton (1933-2020)
​Mary Ann Perryman (1932 - 2023)

Staff

Executive Director - Jennifer Garcia
Assistant Director - Joey English 
Office Manager - Kathy Spoon 
Office Assistant - Gary Williams
Grounds Manager - Jody Gorden  Assistant Grounds Manager - DJ Hammer 
Daily Admission:
Adults $5.00
​Veterans & First Responders (with valid ID)  $4.00
Senior Adults (with valid ID 60+) $4.00
Students (with valid School ID) $4.00

Kids 3-5 $3.00 under 2 yrs FREE
FREE to Arboretum Members (ask about our Annual Memberships)
Open Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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© THE EAST TEXAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL SOCIETY  |  2022
1601 Patterson Rd. Athens, TX 75751  (Hwy 175 inside Loop 7)   |   (903) 675-5630
  • Home
  • About
    • Board & Staff
    • Photographers
    • Weddings & Rentals
    • Contact Us
    • Find Us
    • Bob McDonald Endowment
  • Attractions
    • Beehive
    • Discovery Barn
    • Little Red School House
    • Gardens >
      • Ruby Key Garden
      • Cain Garden
      • Children's Garden
      • Kitchen Garden
    • Trails >
      • Frentress Hickory Loop
    • Henderson County Jail
    • Wofford House
    • Veteran's Memorial >
      • Submission Form
  • Programs & Events
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Links