The mission of the Arboretum Foundation is to ensure stewardship for the Washington Park Arboretum, a Pacific Northwest treasure, and to provide horticultural leadership for the region. This stewardship requires effective leadership, stable funding, and broad public support.

Description:
The Arboretum Foundation provides membership, fund-raising, public relations and volunteer services for Washington Park Arboretum. We recruit volunteers to help with Arboretum maintenance/gardening, greet guests at the visitors center, help with plants sales, special events and office projects.

History:
The Arboretum Foundation was founded in 1935, just one year after the Arboretum's development began at Washington Park. Volunteers have been a crucial part of the Arboretum's maintenance and growth since its founding. Washington Park Arboretum contains one of the world's leading collections of woody plants and welcomes approximately 250,000 visitors yearly. Trails, wooded areas, wetlands and gardens cover 230 acres.

Contact people:

Gregg Cato, (phone), (email) Helen Payton, Office Manager, (phone), (email) Niall Dunne, Communications Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 325-8893

Address:

2300 Arboretum Drive E Seattle, WA 98112 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.arboretumfoundation.org

Directions:

From SR 520: Exit Montlake Blvd, east on Lake Washington Blvd, north/east on Foster Island Drive, south on Arboretum Drive. From Madison Street: North on Lake Washington Blvd, north/east on Arboretum Drive. Follow signs to Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 43 & 48 at 24th Ave E/Lynn St., 10 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes