DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The spirit of fall has taken over the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens. The annual “Scarecrows In The ...

A Georgia native, Oates had a long and distinguished career in recreation and served 21 years as the top recreation official ...

Longtime Dothan Parks and Recreation Director, James “Jim” Oates, died on Friday at 87. According to his obituary, Oates was ...

In cooperation with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens will host a guided bird walk Feb. 15 as part of the annual global “Great Backyard Bird Count.” ...

Arbor Day is a national celebration held each Spring that celebrates the planting, upkeep and preservation of trees. In Alabama, Arbor Day is usually celebrated the last full week of February.

He served in that role for 21 years. After retiring, Oates helped out at the Dothan Botanical Gardens and the city of Dothan even named one of its newer parks, James Oates Park, after him.