The 2026 Dogwood Trails officially opened with a ribbon-cutting and community celebration at Buzz and Tanya Copeland’s enchanting home and gardens on the Lakemoor Hills Dogwood Trail. Birds sang, and at least one Eastern Swallowtail flitted past as speakers thanked the small staff, dedicated board, public servants and army of volunteers who pull it off each year.
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1. Dogwoods in bloom
2. A crowd gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony
3. Snacks! Love the “Dogwood Trail Mix”
4. Guests meet and mingle
5. Mayor Indya Kincannon
6. Dogwood Arts Trails & Gardens Program Manager Vicki Baumgartner and Executive Director Sherry Jenkins
7. Highland cows here for the festivities
8. The home’s woodland garden