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Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden has hired a new Chief Executive Officer named Dr. Mark Wourms. Wourms has a B.S. degree in botany from Ohio University, a Ph.D. in ecology and animal behavior from Boston University, and a certificate in business administration from New York University. He recently left the Kansas City Zoo, where he had been the zoo director since 1992.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31630
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 8, 2004
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 8, 2004
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum (2001-2010) - employees
Wourms, Mark - biography
Item ID
31827AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park on Verge of new era. New Santa Anita Park Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Verge will re-institute its "Free Fridays" promotion. Starting this Friday and every Friday for the rest of the meet, all fans will be given free grandstand admission and the price for hot dogs, sodas and beer will be cut to $2. Previous CEO Greg Avioli resigned earlier this month.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32883
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2012
Pages
p. B1, B7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2012
Pages
p. B1, B7
Subjects
Avioli, Greg
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Managers
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Verge, Mark
Item ID
33080AN
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Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Verge, 44, a horse owner and entrepreneur, has big plans for the race track. He wants to expand its fan base, partly by reaching out to the local Asian community and to locals who grew up attending the track during the sport's heyday. While Santa Anita Park President George Haines is still running day-to-day operations, Verge will focus on bringing in more people, including celebrities, like actor Vince Vaughn.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32912
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Managers
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Verge, Mark
Item ID
33109AN
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Newspaper Index
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Mark Wourms, CEO of the Arboretum, says the Arboretum is trying to meet the needs of its demographics. A new activity area called the Children's Discovery Node will open tomorrow featuring a large earthen turtle (or rabbit) and a scented maze of lavender and rosemary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29470
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Children's Discovery Node
Item ID
29655AN
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Newspaper Index
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Richard Schulhof is the top candidate in the search for executive director of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. His salary will be $117,000, plus an annual supplement of $52, 935, plus an annual performance bonus of up to $10,000. The supplement and bonus will be paid by the nonprofit Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation. He is the former executive director of Descanso Gardens. He replaces Mark Wuorms.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31564
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Schulhof, Richard
Item ID
31760AN
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After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24884
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25080AN
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Newspaper Index
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Los Angeles County Arboretum CEO Richard Schulhof, 65, to retire in late spring, after 14 years of leading the acclaimed horticultural site in Arcadia. New CEO expected this summer. See hard copy in VF.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36444
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2023
Pages
p. 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2023
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Schulhof, Richard
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Los Angeles County Arboretum celebrates 75th anniversary with an Arboretum Foundation fundraiser event honoring Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger for her ongoing support. The event raised $241,000 for the education programs and care of the 125 acre Arboretum gardens and landmark structures. Also in attendance Michael Desplaines, CEO of the Arboretum, Susan Kranwinkle, Annette Castro Ramirez, and Pamela Hillings Tegtmeyer (all in photos).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36594
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Barger, Kathryn
Desplaines, Michael
Kranwinkle, Susan
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Ramirez, Annette Castro
Tegtmeyer, Pamela Hillings
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Newspaper Index
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Forest bathing is the latest thing to do at the Arboretum in Arcadia. It is a new program for people to immerse themselves among trees and leave the mind, body and soul at ease.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35226
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 19, 2018
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 19, 2018
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Item ID
35415AN
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Newspaper Index
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Peter Atkine, Chief Executive Officer of the Arboretum, has told the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees that he will resign as of July 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25631
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Atkins, Peter
Los County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Item ID
25831AN
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Arboretum CEO touted for work leaving in spring. Richard Schulhof, CEO for 14 years at Los Angeles County Arboretum is retiring. He is 65 years old.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36431
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 20, 2023
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 20, 2023
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Schulhof, Richard
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Supervisor Mike Antonovich has proposed a name change for the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The new name will be the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Tour guide and peafowl expert Nelson Holmes is shown in photo. Currently, there are no safeguards protecting the Arboretum peafowl from Exotic Newcastle Disease.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30832
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Holmes, Nelson
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31020AN
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Newspaper Index
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A public meeting was held May 20 at the Arboretum to discuss the use of the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden instead of Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25546
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 21, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 21, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25745AN
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On October 14, the Los Angeles County Arboretum will be celebrating its 75th anniversary with a gala.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36519
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2023
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2023
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
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Newspaper Index
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A worse case scenario list of cuts to county services includes the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25093
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 11, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 11, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25288AN
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Newspaper Index
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Los Angeles County Arboretum selects new CEO, Michael Desplaines. He has more than two decades of experience in historic property development and restoration, public garden management, environmental education and fundraising. He begins in July. He previously served as president and CEO of the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Virginia. He replaces Richard Schulhof, who retired after 14 years as CEO.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36486
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
Subjects
Desplaines, Michael
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Schulhof, Richard
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Newspaper Index
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Arboretum provides chance for lovely stroll. Pictures of Queen Anne Cottage and Bauer pool and water fountain.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35249
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 12, 2018
Pages
p, A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 12, 2018
Pages
p, A3
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Item ID
35438AN
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Community meetings will be held to determine public preference on the name for the Arboretum. The County prefers that the facility be called Botanic Garden.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25540
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 12, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 12, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25739AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct two public meetings to discuss the recent change of the Arboretum's name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25539
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 11, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 11, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25738AN
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Newspaper Index
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California Philharmonic Orchestra officials held a press conference and said they do not know why the county decided to end a 15-year run of concerts at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden with them. The press conference was held at Cal Phil's new office in Arcadia. In attendance were Cal Phil founder and Music Director Victor Vener, his son Andre Vener (the orchestra's CEO), Robert W. Miller (member of the Cal Phil board), Michael Arnold (principal clarinetist), Barbara Hicks (volunteer) and 20 protesters who had picketed at the Arboretum, in reaction to the ouster of the orchestra.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32394
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Arnold, Michael
California Philharmonic Orchestra
Hicks, Barbara
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden--summer concerts
Miller, Robert W.
Music
Pasadena Symphony Association--Pasadena Pops Orchestra
Vener, Andre
Vener, Victor
Item ID
32592AN
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Newspaper Index
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