Friends of the Arboretum

Thousands of people benefit each year from the Arboretum's programs and services, and the demand for these is growing rapidly.

Currently, the Friends' membership of more than 3,000 works in many ways to support the growth and development of the exciting initiatives underway at the Arboretum.

FOA membership is a great way to become involved in this world-renowned resource.

Contact Friends

Send us a message through our online contact form, or:

Email: friends@uwarboretum.org
Tel: (608) 263-7760
Fax: (608) 262-5209
1207 Seminole Highway
Madison, WI 53711-3726

Friends homepage

Arboretum homepage

Benefits of Membership

Nature-themed trips to local, regional and international areas of interest are one of the benefits of a Friends membership, along with NewsLeaf, our monthly newsletter, a discount on Arboretum Bookstore purchases, discounts on Arboretum classes, and much more!

As a member of the Friends of the Arboretum (FOA), you'll be able to enjoy special benefits:

NewsLeaf, our monthly newsletter for members
Trips -- regional, national and international -- guided by experts
Luncheon-Lectures by noted speakers
10 percent discount for most Arboretum classes and other educational events with fees, including Earth Focus Day Camp, the Arboretum's nature day camp program for children
10 percent discount at the annual Native Plant Sale
15 percent discount at the Arboretum Bookstore
Special interest groups, such as Nature Photography

Join Friends of the Arboretum

NewsLeaf

As a member of the Friends of the Arboretum, you will receive a monthly issue of NewsLeaf, the Friends of the Arboretum newsletter. Written, illustrated and published by Friends, this newsletter contains a wealth of information.

Each issue includes:

Arboretum news
Articles related to restoring native landscapes, conservation and nature
Gardening with Native Plants, a series by Arboretum staff members
Calendar of events, for members and the general public
Announcements and updates