Through our Celebrations, Memorials & Tributes Program you may honor a loved one with a tribute tree or bench in their name. Your tribute becomes a living part of the gardens and supports the maintenance and care of the Clark Gardens grounds.

$1,000-Tree Planting

Contribute to our tree planting fund which provides planting and maintenance for trees throughout Clark Gardens. Notification of your generous tribute is sent to a designated person. Trees are marked for family and friends to identify the life that has been created in honor of a special someone or event. With this contribution the honored person will be listed in our monthly newsletter. It is our primary goal to ensure the quality and to maintain the long-term viability of your dedicated tree for a minimum of five years. However, Acts of Nature and other circumstances may cause damage to the tree requiring its removal. If damage is made to the dedicated tree within the five years Clark Gardens will replace the tree at no cost.

$2,000- Honorary Bench

Provide a place for respite and reflection. Benches will be placed strategically throughout the West Garden. An engraved label with a person's name is affixed to the bench. Clark Gardens Director assigns the appropriate location. With this contribution the honored person will be listed in our monthly newsletter. Honorary benches will remain in place until such time that they are unsafe or aesthetically unacceptable for up to 10 years.

Additional Memorial & Tribute Opportunities

• Additional naming opportunities start at $5,000.
• Naming of an entire area of the garden starts at $10,000
• Sculpture opportunities available

To learn more about our Memorials & Tributes Program please contact Director, Carol Clark Montgomery via email or call 940-682-4856.

Of concern to all! - The Value of a Tree

"A tree is worth $193,250 according to Professor T.M. Das of the University of Calcutta. A tree living for 50 years will generate $31,250 worth of oxygen, provide $62,000 worth of air pollution control, control soil erosion andincrease soil fertility to the tune of $31,250. This figuredoes not include the value of fruits, lumber or beauty derived from trees. Just another sensible reason to take care of our forests."

From: Update Forestry Michigan State University

Thank you to our donors!

$25-$100

• Chandler Schoonover (2021)
• Dolores Larson (2021)
• Dorla's Piano Studio (2021)
• Rogue Music Alliance, LLC (2020)
• Shannon Adams (2020)
• Thomas Lytle (2021)

$101-$500

• Alice & Dana Burwell (2021)
• Amy Lane (2022)
• David & Shirl Hawes (2021)
• David Flaugher (2022)
• Freeze Carpet
• Kent & Kim Olson (2022)
• Max & Betty Bennett
• ProEpic
• Randi Toro (2021)

$501-$999

• Randy & Misty Nix (2021)

$1,000-$5,000

• Buzbee Foundation
• Emily Young & Darryl Russell (2021)
• Mineral Wells Area Chamber Of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant)
• Wesley & Maureen Johnson

$5,001-$25,000

• Brazos Foundation
• Mark & Carol Montgomery
• Max Clark

Grow At Clark Gardens Sponsors

• 1st National Bank Texas
• Birdwell & Clark Ranch
• Chicken Express
• Crazy Water
• Don & Sandra Crawford
• Dr. Mark & Carol Montgomery
• Mineral Wells Area Chamber Of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (HOT Grant 2022)
• Palo Pinto General Hospital
• The Market At 76067

Gifts in Memory of:

Memorial of Theo Wayne - Towards Labyrinth

From: Anne Anderson, Kori Schroeder, Margaret Youmans, and Tim & Jane Fischer.

Todd Loop Memorial Tree

From: Amy May, Charlette Kwok, Christy Alvear, Rhonda Farley, and Sandi McSpadden.

Labyrinth Donations

From: Amy Lane, Barbara Rice, Blacksmith Blades, Breanna Garcia, Bridgette Goldstein, Buzbee Foundation, Carol Birkes, Chicken Express Mineral Wells, Christiana Rodriguez Lazo, David & Shirl Hawes, Delores & Frank Christian, Dolores Larson, Elaine Jary, Gina Glover, Howard McCarthy, In Memory of Zdenek Jary (Elaine Jary), James & Ellen Hewitt, Janette Kurban, Janis Janes, Joanne Wallis, Kathleen & Larry Brown, Kay Scott Leighton, Kendall & Elizabeth Simon, Marie Evans, Mark & Carol Montgomery, Max & Betty Bennett, Miguel Mendoza, Pat Bazzell, Paul West, Rebecca Barham, Rick & Janice Barnes, Rod Arnold, The Brazos Foundation, Thomas Lytle, Venture Farms - Radomske, and Wesley & Maureen Johnson.

Madge Holder

From: Gwen Adcock, Max and Betty Bennett, Bill & Milly Chevaillier, Mary Duggins, Michael & Shari Ford, Susan Fall, Brock Haynes, William & Jane Holder, Doris Holder-Farley, Regan Johnson, Chloe Langston, Perri Leavelle, and Debbie Van Winkle.

John Holder

From: Brock Haynes, Chloe Langston, Debbie Van Winkle, Doris Farley, Gene Jolly, Gwen Adcock, Julia Lawhon, Mary Duggins, Perri Leavelle, RE Brown, Regan Johnson, Susan Fall, and William & Shari Ford

Mission

Clark Gardens inspires and demonstrates the many rich horticulture and nature-based possibilities of North Texas to tourists and residents alike.

Vision

To create a vibrant destination garden oasis in the rugged North Texas landscape:

• Welcoming all visitors with high-quality, vibrant experiences throughout the year;
• Showcasing beautiful architecture, gardens, and landscape features harmonizing with the native landscape;
• Offering gardens where visitors learn about adaptable and native North Texas plants, specializing in daylilies, iris, cannas, roses, and trees; and
• Celebrating the history of Clark Gardens and the region.

Guiding Principles

• We honor Mr. and Mrs. Clark’s examples of family, hard work, creativity, and respect for people, plants, and wildlife;
• We follow Mr. and Mrs. Clark's vision of a beautiful and peaceful North Texas retreat
• We maintain a pleasure garden showcasing plantings, architecture, and native and adaptable species;
• We welcome diverse audiences through high quality displays, programs, and events;
• We create dynamic opportunities to engage people actively throughout the year;
• We operate within our financial means.

The Max and Billie Clark Foundation / Clark Gardens is a 501(c)3 organization. If you believe in our mission and would like to help us move forward click here to donate.