Clark Gardens and Palo Pinto General Hospital are pleased to offer the community a FREE Wellness program, along with the City of Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto County. The purpose of the campaign is to educate the community on the importance of an active lifestyle, encourage local citizens to become active by building a network of mentors, demonstrate the use of local resources for exercise and reward those who work toward a more active lifestyle.

In Palo Pinto County 26.6% of all adults are obese and 10.5% of those have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. 27.2% of all adults in the county live inactive lifestyles. Both the Palo Pinto County Commissioners and the Mineral Wells City Council have adopted resolutions identifying the month of May as Wellness Month.

Participants will meet twice weekly throughout the community (Tuesdays and Thursdays) to promote healthy lifestyles. Participants need not have any experience in either walking or jogging. Accountability partners will lead the evening walks and will tailor the walk to meet the participants' needs and abilities.

During the month of May, Tuesday walks or jogs will take place at the newly built track at Palo Pinto General Hospital and on Thursday walks or jogs will be at Clark Gardens. (All garden admission fees are waived on Thursday evenings to participants.)

In the evening of Friday, May 25th, Clark Gardens will come alive with activities and concerts. The activities will begin at 5:00 pm, with concerts at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

Farmer Jason will be on-hand delighting children and adults alike performing songs like, "Punk Rock Skunk." www.farmerjason.com

More information will be added here as it becomes available.

An informative program for the community.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location:
The Retreat at Clark Gardens
651 Maddux Road
Weatherford, Texas 76088

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United Sates. It is the only major cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. Join Dr. Meharvan "Sonny" Singh, an internationally known researcher, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience at UNTHSC in Fort Worth, for a research update. An exceptional educator and advocate for Alzheimer's related causes, his presentations are always enlightening and well-received. Bring your questions!

• Admission is free.
• Casual dress.
• Refreshments will be served.
• For more information, or to RSVP, please call 1-800-272-3900.

This presentation is sponsored bythe Alzheimer's Association and Clark Gardens.

Now you can take the beauty of our water lilies home with you. We're having a sale on water lilies now through July 1, 2012.

Water Lilies are $15.00 each. Available colors are pink, yellow and salmon. Call ahead and reserve yours today. 940-682-4856

The fourth annual photography competition is open to photographers of all ages. All entries must be received at the Gardens between September 1, 2012 and September 15, 2012.

Prizes
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of each division will receive a cash award as well as a commemorative plaque. Awards amounts and type will be determined by Clark Gardens.

Divisions

• Clark Gardens Photography – 18 years old and above, professional or amateur.
• Non-Clark Gardens Photography
• Youth Photography – Photographers not yet reaching their 18th birthday.
• People's Choice Award - Open class of all photography contest submissions. Each visitor to the Gardens will be given one ballot to vote for their choice of the best photo.

Run From The Ducks is an eight-hour timed event that is run on a half-mile loop through Clark Gardens Botanical Park. Most of the course is either fine gravel or grass. All proceeds go to benefit the Vietnam War Museum. The event takes place September 29, 2012.

The race committee and the race director take pride in being consistent with four traditional features of this race:

1. To bring awareness of the sacrifice and service of the Vietnam Era US Troops.
2. We start the race at a line drawn in the dirt.
3. Every runner is recognized during the Awards Ceremony.
4. This is the most scenic ultra-run race course in Texas and one of the most scenic in the US (if you like flowers).

Information about the Clark Gardens 4th annual half-marathon/5k event scheduled for October 6, 2012 is now available. Online registration is now open.

Each year on Saturday morning during our Fall Festival, Clark Gardens hosts a half marathon and 5K run/walk. The run starts and finishes in Clark Gardens. The race is on paved paths winding through beautiful tree lined paths both in Clark Gardens and on the Rails to Trails.

This event will happen rain or shine.

See race times, awards and online registration...

Now when you walk through Clark Gardens Tree Trail you can use a mobile app of the trail, with pictures and tree IDs, as your guide.

See the Tree Trail Tour and mobile app download links...