The Friends of the Arboretum (FOTA) is a non-profit group that provides financial and volunteer support to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

Meetings generally are held the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. in the Arboretum's Visitors Center, 8909 W. 179th St.

Memberships are valid for one year and include:

• Discounts on plant sales and FOTA merchandise;
• Invitations to special FOTA events;
• Passes to the Holiday Luminary Walk;
• Electronic newsletters and more.