Chattanooga Nature Center and Reflection Riding Aboretum and Botanical Garden are announcing a plan today to merge their staffs and boards of directors, as well as adopt a new name – the Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center.
Though technically two entities, they will combine their resources and expand educational offerings, said John Mitchum, president of the newly established board of directors.
Reflection Riding Land and Conservation Trust is the steward of the land and resources for the Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center, Mitchum said.
“The trust is the silent partner,” he said.
Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center, located at the foot of Lookout Mountain in Lookout Valley, will “be a much stronger and efficient organization,” said Jean Lomino, executive director of the combined organization.