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Recently, bad news found its way to our neck of the woods.
We are shocked and saddened by the sudden cancellation of the AmeriCorps/VISTA programs. These are the vehicles that allow our beloved Annie Friesen and Deanna Dreiling to continue their vital work. These incredible women perform yeoman tasks that ripple far beyond our borders. They tend, harvest, and distribute homegrown produce to our food-challenged community by way of the Farm to Table Market and the Belle PlaineFood Bank. Thousands of schoolchildren benefit from their educational offerings, field trips, tours, and demonstrations. With a thousand countless tasks, performed with love and in the spirit of selflessness, they ensure that the Arboretum's outreach thrives.
Please help our outstanding AmeriCorps/Vista volunteers continue their vital work.
Curious? Here’s how you can help.
Each year during the holidays, we send prayer flags into the worldm - ever hopeful. (Email us if you'd like one.) These inspire patrons to make a tax-deductible gifts to our 501(c) charitable fund - Bartlett Arboretum Society. Your contribution puts sap in our veins and keeps our roots growing deep. This endowment will see that the arboretum is sustained into a new century.
In addition, we proudly continue our association with The Legacy Regional Community Foundation in Winfield, Kansas - our long-standing, loyal fiduciary agent.
Proudly listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Bartlett Arboretum continues to maintain and improve - thanks to the sustaining efforts of dozens of resourceful enthusiasts.
A small but devoted army of volunteers, the Soil Sisters and Brothers, tackle much of the gardening, design and maintenance.
Tree House Concert Sponsors help keep our music series alive – now for eight years.
Arb Angels are businesses, artisans and patrons who have given both in-kind and with gracious financial support, time and talents.
