The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society (UTAS) is a non-profit organization of volunteers throughout Tennessee, dedicated to furthering the objectives and programs of the University of Tennessee’s Forest Resources Research and Education Center’s Arboretum Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Chartered in 1965, the UT Arboretum Society has assisted the 250-acre research and education facility by providing volunteer support and funding for such projects as expanding plant collections, constructing educational facilities, and informing the public of the unique value and importance of the Arboretum. Recently, the Society has accepted the challenge of providing a portion of the operating funds needed to assure continued public access to the Arboretum.

calendar & events

April 18-19, 2008

Spring Plant Sale
Members only sale: 5-7pm, Friday, April 18
Public sale: 9am-3pm, Saturday, April 19
Featured Plants include 6 varieties of the new Dr. Whitcomb crape myrtles ('Dynamite', 'Red Rocket', 'Siren Red', 'Burgundy Cotton', 'Pink Velour' and 'Raspberry Sundae') and 'Appalachian Spring Dogwood. Click here for plant information.

 

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Bird Walk at the UT Arboretum
7am

 

June 16-21, 2008

UTAS Tour: Northwest Garden Adventure
Portland, Oregon
Deadline for registration is March 1. For more information and a copy of the registration form click here.

 

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Fall Wildflower Walk at the UT Arboretum
Led by Kris Light
10am

 

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Pancake Breakfast
Applebee's in Oak Ridge, 8-10am

 

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Fall Plant Sale
9am-3pm

 

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Owl Prowl at the UT Arboretum
6:30pm