Los Angeles County is having second thoughts about the newly changed name for the Arboretum. The official name is Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens and Arboretum, but now LA County will seek the feedback of interested residents and organizations to decide on the official name.
The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
The foundation plans to raise $75,000 this year ($30,000 more than last year) with a new strategy that entails direct pleas for contribution from families of Arcadia school students as well as from businesses in the community.
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.
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.
Photos show Terra-Byte, an experiential art and technology event at Los Angeles County Arboretum, featuring Dewey Decibel providing music and scientist Robert Hurt talking about images from outer space.
Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.
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.
The plant sale on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, proved to be a gardner's delight with various plants that are difficult to find.