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

Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, 2009

Spring Plant Sale
Featured Plants: Japanese Maples
Members only sale: Friday 5-7pm
Public sale: Saturday 9am-3pm
Click here for detailed information.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Bird Walk at the Arboretum
Arrive by 6:45am for a 7am start!

June 4-7, 2009

2009 UTAS Garden Tour
"Georgia Garden Adventure"
Athens, Atlanta, and Calloway Gardens
Deadline for reservations: April 5th
Final payment due May 1st. Click here for detailed information.

Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, 2009
Oak Ridge Secret City Festival

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Fall Plant Sale
9am-3pm

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Owl Prowl
6:30pm

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Annual Meeting
Place TBD
6pm