modern and antique roses, bromeliads, and native plants. The Warren Loose Conservatory was dedicated on September 7, 1997. The Binks Horticultural Center was dedicated on February 14, 2000. The Bob Whitman Propagation House has a collection of rare bromeliads and orchids. Recovery from Hurricanes Rita and Ike Hurricane Rita, in 2005, and Hurricane Ike in 2008, both damaged the conservatory as well as numerous trees on the garden grounds. In addition, the outdoor walks were damaged. Many plants died. Not only was the damage repaired and plants replaced, but many improvements to the grounds and buildings were made. See also In God We Trust, United We Stand, September 11, 2001, Memorial Garden List of botanical gardens in the United States Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center References External links Beaumont Botanical Gardens Botanical gardens in Texas Protected areas of Jefferson County, Texas Geography of Beaumont, Texas Tourist attractions in Beaumont, Texas Greenhouses in Texas