Washington Park Arboretum/Arboretum Foundation

The Arboretum Foundation promotes, protects and enhances the Washington Park Arboretum for current and future generations by strengthening and building a diverse and engaged community of donors, volunteers and advocates. The Arboretum Foundation was founded in 1935, just one year after the Arboretum's development began at Washington Park. Volunteers have been a crucial part of the Arboretum's maintenance and growth since its founding. Washington Park Arboretum contains one of the world's leading collections of woody plants and welcomes approximately 250,000 visitors yearly. Trails, wooded areas, wetlands and gardens cover 230 acres.

The Arboretum Foundation provides membership, fundraising, public relations and volunteer services for Washington Park Arboretum. We recruit volunteers to help with Arboretum maintenance/gardening, help with plants sales, special events and office projects.