Arboretum Foundation

The Washington Park Arboretum is a welcome oasis on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed with the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres contain a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. The Arboretum has been a particularly treasured resource for the community during the pandemic, drawing visitors from across the region. The Arboretum Foundation, a non-profit membership organization, has provided stewardship for the Arboretum since 1935. The Foundation manages the Parks membership and volunteer programs, raises necessary funds, and advocates for the Arboretum within the community. Essential Arboretum operations and activities funded include arboriculture, garden maintenance, volunteer management and environmental education programs, with a focus on expanding community access. In 2016, the Foundation expanded its role to include programming for the Seattle Japanese Garden, another recognized commu...