Friends of the Arboretum Board

In Spring of 2023, after many discussions and careful consideration, the Arboretum leadership decided to temporarily pause the Friends of the Arboretum Board.

We are immensely grateful to all of the many generous and talented individuals who have participated in the Friends of the Arboretum Board - thank you for sharing your skills, precious time and care in supporting the Arboretum. 

An historical summary of the Friends of the Arboretum Board

The Friends grew into a 1000+ member organization with a vital and active Board committed to serving the membership and supporting the Arboretum staff to further the Arboretum’s mission of connecting people to plants.

The strength of the Friends lay in its participants’ willingness to support the Arboretum with time, expertise, and financial contributions. Board members collaborated with the community and the Arboretum leadership to meet the organization's strategic objectives. The Board encouraged and valued input from the membership, acted as advocates and ambassadors for the organization, and facilitated committees and working groups that focused on fundraising and strategic initiatives. 

Bylaws of the Friends of the Arboretum & Botanic Garden.

Friends Board Members, 2021-2022