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Dine & Donate with Orno

March 3

Orno is opening its doors on Wednesday, March 3rd for Dine & Donate benefiting the Turtle Creek Conservancy! Step into this sophisticated-yet-casual experience and enjoy delicious, shared plates and well-curated wine menu.

By: Adrian Lovett

18 Feb: Let It Snow
Over the past few days we've seen snowmen being built, sledding, walks in Turtle Creek Park and even joggers! We hope you are staying safe and warm.
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By: Adrian Lovett

13 Jan: Irrigation Upgrades
The City of Dallas Park & Recreation Department has been hard at work making changes to Turtle Creek Park's irrigation system on The Green and Great Lawn. The old sprinkler system is being upgraded from battery-operated to electric. In the…
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By: Adrian Lovett

15 Dec: Special Tax Deduction This Year!
A special new provision will allow more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities (like the Turtle Creek Conservancy!) this year.
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By: morgan

30 Oct: A Toast to the Park
A beautiful October evening was the perfect setting for a champagne toast to our supporters – and beautiful Turtle Creek Park!  The Conservancy invited our supporters at the Philanthropist level and above to gather on the Arlington Park verandah to…
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By: morgan

17 Oct: Host your socially distanced event at Arlington Hall
Are you looking for a large space to safely host meetings, lunches, and dinners? Arlington Hall has open spaces indoors and out, and lovely French doors that allow fresh air to circulate. The staff of Food Glorious Food, the catering company at…
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By: morgan

26 Sep: Achievement in Ethics & Accountability
Turtle Creek Conservancy President & CEO Gay Donnell Willis recently became a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).  Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International which include tenure in the profession, education, and…
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What's In Season

Crape Myrtle Pruning

Winter is the optimal time to thin branches to prevent drooping later and allow sun to pass through and encourage grass growth beneath.


Top Dressing Azaleas

Caring for the azaleas underground in winter promotes greater production of blooms each spring.


Live Oak Care

These evergreen trees shed leaves in March, and winter is the best time to prune them to prevent the spread of diseases like Oak Wilt.