New Volunteer Orientation
When
January 22, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Nature that nurtures.
The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region.
At the Arboretum, you’ll experience gardens with more than 1,700 species of plants, a variety of landscapes, including meticulous gardens, wild hiking trails, and open prairie, and different educational opportunities around every bend in the path.
Friends of the Arboretum
Friends of the Arboretum members visit the Arboretum for free, any day.
Address
8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013
Phone
913-685-3604
Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Admission
Free on Tuesdays
Free under age 6
$1 ages 6-12
$3 ages 13+
Follow Us
At the Arboretum
Gardens
Regardless of the time of year, experience a subtle blending of soft colors and shapes at gardens across the Arboretum.
Children's Discovery Garden
Climb, build, discover and learn with us in this open area designed just for imaginative children.
Educational Programs
Learn about the flora and fauna of our region, take a painting class, or take a nature walk with us.
Hiking Trails
Explore several different ecosystems and landscapes you won’t see anywhere else in Overland Park.
Sculptures
There is structural art for all tastes, spread throughout the Arboretum.
Environmental Education Visitors Center
Stop in to learn more about everything the Arboretum has to offer, then grab some shade and a snack.
Upcoming Events
In addition to regular operating hours, the Arboretum hosts many events and programs. Join us for a children’s event, art class, and more.
Happy Birthday Kansas!
When
January 25, 2020
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Champion Trees
When
January 29, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Friends of the Arboretum
Friends of the Arboretum is a membership group operating as part of The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park. The Friends support the Arboretum with annual membership opportunities, a donor program, special events throughout the season, and educational and volunteer programs.
Membership
Friends of the Arboretum memberships provide free admission to the Arboretum, plus:
- Preview night access to the spring plant sale
- Discounts on classes
- Annual Friends of the Arboretum social event invitations
- Monthly e-newsletters
- Reciprocal admission to other American Horticultural Society gardens, arboreta, and more.
Register
Join the Friends of the Arboretum on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.
Featured Flower
This month’s featured flower is lavender.
Originally grown in the Mediterranean, variations of the lavender plant can now be found around the world.
It grows best in full sun, with well-drained soil. In hot summer climates, like in Overland Park, it may do well with afternoon shade.
You can find lavender in the herb garden at the Arboretum this fall.