LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release:
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2026) - A $30 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky- a partnership between the University of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government -was accepted Oct. 23 by the UK Board of Trustees.
A celebration of the transformational gift is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at The Arboretum with UK President Eli Capilouto, Danny Dunn, trustee of The Bill Gatton Foundation, as well as university and city leaders, donors, volunteers and community members.
Details of the improvements and renovations planned for The Arboretum will be announced at the ...