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Photos: Houston Botanic Garden Blooms At A Former East Side Golf Course

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on September 18, 2020 · The 132-acre garden opens today amid a growing movement to create more green spaces for entertainment, conservation, and storm water management throughout Houston.

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Houston Botanic Garden To Open In 2020

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 8, 2018 · Construction will begin next year on the site now occupied by the city-owned Glenbrook Park Golf Course. Houston is currently one of only two major U.S. cities without its own botanical garden.

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Residents Fight Against Future Houston Botanic Garden

Florian Martin

Posted on May 25, 2016 · They want to keep Glenbrook Golf Course as their neighborhood green space.

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Houston Closer To Getting A Botanic Garden And Renovated Golf Course

Florian Martin

Posted on January 25, 2016 · Nonprofits’ fundraising milestones were part of contracts with the city.

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