East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society

The East Texas Arboretum is a botanical garden spanning 100 acres with dry hills, hardwood forests, seasonal bogs, and permanent wetlands that border Walnut Creek. The landscape combines multiple habitat types in a single space, creating varied conditions for different plants.

This botanical garden was established in 1993, transforming a former truck farm into cultivated garden spaces. Historical buildings from the original property were preserved and now serve educational and community purposes.

The gardens display spaces devoted to butterflies, herbs, and roses that show what thrives in this region and matters to local gardeners. You can see native plants alongside cultivated varieties that reflect how people here relate to their land.

Two miles of hiking trails guide you through different sections of the gardens with clear marking throughout. Educational programs run year-round, offering opportunities to learn more about the plants and landscape.

The Women's Building functions as the main office and hosts meetings of local garden clubs throughout the year. It has become a gathering place not just for visitors but for gardening enthusiasts from the surrounding community.