The 100-acre public garden became the celebrated gathering spot we know today 40 years ago when the University of Kentucky and the city government established an agreement known as the Arboretum Partnership.
But the big news Thursday was about the Arboretum’s future.
“The Arboretum will remain as an Arboretum for at least 100 more years, till 2126,” Danny Dunn, trustee of the Bill Gatton Foundation, said to a round of applause.
The Arboretum will remain the Arboretum “for at least another 100 years.” UK announces “transformational” gift to the Arboretum via the Bill Gatton Foundation, which will include a long list of upgrades and new facilities…