Arboretum San Antonio

Thank you to KENS 5 for capturing this magical moment of two Barred Owls being released on our site after months of rehabilitation with the incredible Last Chance Forever, the Bird of Prey Conservancy. Scott Anderson, our arborist with Urban Tree Company, and his daughter discovered the young owl that had fallen out of a tree on our site and could not fly. A life saved thanks to our partners! ?????? https://lnkd.in/gxsDtXCd

?? Today, Last Chance Forever, the Bird of Prey Conservancy released two Barred Owls on our site. In June, Scott Anderson with Urban Tree Company started our tree survey on the Arboretum site. As they were identifying, tagging, and geo-locating trees, they heard an owl screeching. Scott's daughter realized that the owl was in the brush next to a giant pecan tree. Our team tried to figure out a place that would be safe to put the owl back in the tree since it was too young to fly. They decided the best course of action was to take it for rehabilitation at Last Chance Forever. Our Arboretum owl was well taken care of and even had a rehab buddy who was injured and brought in after our owl, so today, we released our owl and one other! Look how much it has grown since June! INCREDIBLE!

We had the great honor of hosting Terry Brown, Director of Federal Partnerships with the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, and Karina Miller, Community Engagement Specialist from the National Park Service, this past week. Thank you for touring our Arboretum site. We loved sharing our story and vision with you! ????

?? Thank you to Jack Morgan and Texas Public Radio for coming to see us this week on-site and for the fantastic segment covering our work. You have until this Sunday to respond to our three proposed design concepts via the survey on our website. Your responses will help us create a fourth, final design that will be our master plan for the future. Your voice does matter, San Antonio! https://lnkd.in/gb828MnT --- "They then took us to one of their favorite spots: a place between two live oaks that are several hundred years old and look down a long fairway. 'I predict this will be a spot where there'll be many a wedding, many a proposal, many a family event, people sitting out here in some white chairs, maybe watching a member of their family make their vows of marriage. Quincea?eras. It's just about perfect,' Cisneros said with a smile. Corser noted another ongoing effort includes gathering input from interested parties and working to form a cohesive plan. 'We've hired Sasaki a firm renowned in their architecture definition planning of botanical gardens and arboretums,' Corser said. Cisneros said they have developed three possible concepts for the San Antonio arboretum, each with a different focus."

?? November 17 is the deadline for you to tell us what you think about the three design concepts for YOUR arboretum. Please give your input so that we can create a fourth, final design that will serve as our master plan for the future. Take the survey today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gp2E9pNi And, a special thank you to our incredible partner, Sasaki! Video content courtesy of Robb S. Garcia.

??How about a peaceful, calming rain video today? ??We are always grateful for much-needed rainfall, which nourishes our soil and quenches thirsty roots. We can't wait to welcome you to our arboretum, where you will find respite, inspiration, and a deeper connection to nature. However, the final design of our arboretum is up to you. ????Great news! We've extended our survey window through November 17, giving you more time to share your thoughts. So, take a little break on this Election Tuesday and let us know what you think about these three design concepts. ???? https://lnkd.in/gp2E9pNi

Thank you to KLRN Public Television and Randy Beamer for having our Founder, Henry Cisneros, on "On the Record" to share where we are in the plans for YOUR Arboretum. If you want to go straight to 8:18 in the show, you can hear the Hon. Cisneros describe the three proposed design concepts. We need YOU to take our latest survey by Monday, November 4. Please visit our website, www.arboretumsa.org, to tell us what you like or don't like about each concept. This is a critical milestone; we want to know what you want! ?? ?? ??

??Time for your feedback! Our survey is ready for you via our website or the linked article below. Please let us know what you think about the three design concepts so we can create a fourth, final design. Thank you, Axios San Antonio. ?? ---- "Plans for Arboretum San Antonio are taking root, allowing residents to weigh in on features they'd like to see in the tree sanctuary, which is expected to be the second-largest in Texas. Called a "museum of trees," the arboretum will provide outdoor activity space and serve as a destination for the Southeast Side. Arboretum San Antonio hosted a feedback session last week showcasing three concept plans for the site, which was once the Republic Golf Course." https://lnkd.in/gBNuV-Bc

?? Thank you, San Antonio Report, for this article, where you can learn more about the three unique design concepts for your arboretum! Dig into the designs, and then take our new survey to tell us what you like and dislike ?? https://lnkd.in/gp2E9pNi We aren't asking you to pick just one design; we want you to pick the best of each so that we can create a fourth design that will be unveiled in April 2025.

?? This majestic live oak is rooted in history.?? Imagine a 188-acre urban tree sanctuary filled with nature's beauty for all to enjoy. It exists at Arboretum San Antonio! We are coming to life, but we need your help to shape our future. Please come see us tomorrow, 10/22, at Southside Lions Senior Center as we reveal three design concepts for your feedback. Register on our website at www.arboretumsa.org for the 3:30 or 5:30 session. Your voice will create a fourth design that will serve as our final master plan.