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.

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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.

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To make a gift by check, make payable and mail to:

Friends of the Arboretum
P. O. Box 26147
Shawnee Mission, KS 66225

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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
• Botanical Brewfest
• 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.

Learn  more about volunteering

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Or contact the volunteer coordinator. Call (913) 685-3604 or email.