We are pleased to share an update related to the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center at The Arboretum. Over the past few months, momentum has been building related to our philanthropic efforts to renovate and expand the Visitor Center. The timing is important, given the increase in the number of visitors and programs offered annually and the need for additional space. The firm of Lord Aeck Sargent (LAS) developed schematic plans to help support our growing demand and needs. The renderings shown here of the Visitor Center project were provided by LAS.

As of September 20, we have received gifts from 689 different donors to the campaign, totaling $2,811,812. This includes a $500,000 contribution from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG), which moves us even closer to our goal of $3.5 million. We are grateful to each and every donor, and we welcome additional gifts to help us reach our goal. We only need $688,188 more!

You can support the effort by making a gift online.