What does the Dallas Arboretum do with all the pumpkins?
Kerri Slifka, curator of nutrition for the zoo, said a truckload of pumpkins and butternut squash from the arboretum will be distributed to the animals for food or for play. The zookeepers can also carve the pumpkins and place food in them or hide them around the exhibits for the animals.
Where does the Dallas Arboretum get their pumpkins?
The 16th annual Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, is upon us and we are excited to once again share 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, hailing from the pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada, throughout the garden.
How many pumpkins are in the Dallas Arboretum?
90,000 pumpkins
About This Event Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, highlights the 15th year of the nationally-acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring four 20-foot-tall decorated pumpkin houses and creative displays fashioned from more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash.
Can you bring alcohol to the Dallas Arboretum?
Alcohol is permitted. Bring along cups, plates and napkins to cover all your serving bases, and pre-moistened towelettes are perfect for post-picnic cleanup. Post-picnic activities: After you’ve enjoyed a tasty picnic lunch, take a stroll through the 66-acre Arboretum grounds.
When is autumn at the Arboretum in Dallas?
For the 14 th year, Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Rogers-O’Brien, highlights the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring pumpkin houses and creative displays utilizing more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. The festival opens on September 21 and runs through October 31.
How tall are the pumpkin houses at the arboretum?
Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, highlights the 15th year of the nationally-acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring four 20-foot-tall decorated pumpkin houses and creative displays fashioned from more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash.
Who is the manager of the Dallas Arboretum?
Horticulture Manager Joseph Farmer harvests vegetables, fruits or herbs right out of the garden in A Tasteful Place. Every Thursday, pick up a map from the Information Booth that leads you on a scavenger hunt throughout the garden to find surprises in our pumpkin village.
Where is the Honda dealership in Dallas Texas?
Located centrally, in Dallas, where the LBJ Freeway and Greenville Avenue cross, Dallas Honda is easy to find. No matter where you are in the extended DFW metroplex we are the “go-to” Honda dealership in the area.
