Already recognized by the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, the Tyler Botanical Gardens at Tyler Junior College will be like no other attraction in East Texas.

"We believe this will benefit the entire East Texas area," says Ina Brundrett, president of the Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. and executive director of the gardens' steering committee.  "The primary goal is to enhance the educational experience of students, but the gardens will also serve as a site for endangered or threatened species, a place for new plant introduction and research and a wonderful place for visitors."