Join FOTA and Support the Arboretum
Become a Friend of the Arboretum
Your membership in FOTA supports programs, capital improvements and maintenance of the Arboretum. Benefits include: Discounts to FOTA-sponsored events, free admission to the Arboretum during normal operating hours (does not include special events), Plant Sale preview night, special member-only social events, monthly e-Newsletter, and participation in the Reciprocal Admissions Program sponsored by the American Horticulture Society involving more than 300 public gardens.
Donate
The Arboretum has grown as a result of donor assistance. The Environmental Education Visitors Center and the botanical gardens were built as a result of donor contributions. An average of 140,000 visitors annually enjoy the gardens and trails.
Friends of the Arboretum is part of The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. All gifts to Friends of the Arboretum are used for the betterment of the Arboretum.
Celebration Terrace Pavers Available for Purchase
To make a gift by check, make payable and mail to:
Friends of the Arboretum
P. O. Box 26147
Shawnee Mission, KS 66225
Learn more about Donor Opportunities
Volunteer
Volunteers assist FOTA and the Arboretum in many ways. Four times a year, volunteer training sessions are held to share information about volunteering and key information about the Arboretum. A comprehensive notebook is provided, which includes the History of the Arboretum, Trail Map and Garden Areas, Calendar of Events, and Frequently Asked Questions. Volunteers take a Safety Class at a later date.
Event volunteer opportunities include:
- Spring Plant Sale
- Fall Bulb Sale
- Terra Luna
- Luminary Walk
- Friend-raising activities and exhibits
Arboretum volunteer opportunities include:
- Gardeners
- Greenhouse
- Greeters
- Tour guides
- Prairie restoration
- Committees and specialized tasks
- Bird Committee
- Education Committee
- Train Garden Committee
Volunteer benefits include invitations to events such as garden dedications, volunteer appreciation events, and being part of helping the Arboretum grow.
Or contact the volunteer coordinator. Call (913) 685-3604 or email.
Visit Us
Overland Park, KS 66013
Admission:
$3.00 Age 13+ $1.00 Age 6-12 Free Age 5 and younger Always free for members of Friends of the Arboretum. The Arboretum is open 7 days a week, all year long. Summer Hours: April 1 - August 31, the Arboretum will be open: Early on Wednesdays, 7am-5pm Late on Thursdays, 9am-8pm The Arboretum will close at noon on Saturday, June 24. Holiday Hours: The Arboretum will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. New Year's Day will be open 9am - 2pm Free Admission Days 2023 - First Tuesday of each month: January 3 February 7 March 7 April 4 May 2 June 6 July 5 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5 Hours: |
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Monday | 9am - 5pm |
Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
Friday | 9am - 5pm |
Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
Sunday | 9am - 5pm |