DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrushes are popping up at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
“We encourage people to take advantage of our guided tours,” said Native Texas Park Docent Carlos Flores. “It’s about a one mile walk and it’s very leisurely. It takes about an hour to 90 minutes, depending upon the interest and how often we stop.”
Click to hear WBAP/KLIF’s Chelsea Wade talk with Flores:
“Along with the stunning bluebonnets, it features Blackland Prairie grasses, other seasonal wildflowers, clearings that provide native habitats for butterflies, birds, and other species, and tree-shaded lawns,” said Alan Lowe, director of the Museum. “This 15-acre urban park reflects the President and Mrs. Bush’s longstanding commitment to environmental conservation and restoration.”
The guided tours are held Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., weather-permitting. The tours run through October and are free with the purchase of Museum admission on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Call 214-346-1650 or email bush43education@nara.gov for reservations and pricing.
Brochures and scavenger hunt materials for the Native Texas Park are available on the Bush Library website.
Located on the campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU), the Bush Center at 2943 SMU Boulevard off U.S. Highway 75 (North Central Expressway), is accessible via the Mockingbird Station stop of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) System using the Orange, Red, or Blue lines.
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