Dear Friends, This time of year is a busy one at our Arboretum. We seem to have so many wonderful events that take place later in the year after the summer blooms begin to give way to the fall colors. This year is no different. On August 1, you received an email to let you … Read More

Dear Friends, We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our ongoing commitment to making the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens a welcoming place for all. Over the past few years, the FOTA Advisory Board has been dedicated to an initiative called “Nature Encounter for All.” This project aims to enhance the experience … Read More

  Dear Friends, Summer is in full swing – and so is your Arboretum. In previous months, we recapped all of the great things available to you and your family at the Arboretum. There is just so much to do and see all around us each and every day. From slow walks through the gardens, … Read More

  Dear Friends, As the Co-Chair of the Friends of the Arboretum Advisory Board, I’m often asked “What’s going on at the Arboretum?”, or “What can I do at the Arboretum?”  My answer is always “Plenty!”  As we move through the Spring season and into Summer, I thought I’d share some of my favorite things … Read More

  Dear Friends, Winter is on the way out and spring is beginning! That’s great news for a lot of us who like to get outside and enjoy nature. Whether you are mowing, planting flowers, cleaning out last year’s garden beds or just enjoying a walk, spring is a great time of year – And … Read More

  Dear Friends, Congratulations to our Chiefs on a year well-played, AGAIN! Hopefully, everyone has been able to enjoy this wonderful weather we’ve had recently (then again, any weather over the temps we had in early January is good). This is a perfect time to get outside and enjoy your personal gardens/yards or, even better, … Read More

Dear Friends, Last month I took the opportunity to share a few ideas on ways to “gift” the Arboretum for friends or loved ones on your holiday gift list. Since we are rounding the corner into an early Thanksgiving, I thought the ideas were worth repeating. Let the holiday shopping season commence! Give the gift … Read More