"A Ship is launched…" declared the December, 1976, edition of the Bulletin. This marked the founding of the Arboretum Associates on November 20, 1976 by 90 plant lovers.

Ray Collet, first director, 1964-1997, and
Harold Hyde, first president, 1977-1979

Arboretum Board of Directors, 1986

Phyllis Norris and Mr. Jules

George Hare

Kenneth V. Thimann

Linton Von Beroldingen

Jeff Rosendale at plant sale
(1988)

For years a group of supporters had worked alongside the students and staff to keep the Arboretum's gardens growing, and the Associates formalized this relationship. This hardy band began to sell plants at the first of the now eagerly awaited Spring and Fall Plant sales. They helped the Arboretum to introduce valuable species from its collections to the public.

Early plant sales were held in the lower parking lot
(Fall 1985)

Dried flower sales were held in the parking lot
by the docent hut (1988)

Read, set, go . . .start of a plant sale
(2000)

Plant sales are now held in the Eucalyptus Grove
(2002)

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