Discover your place in nature!

In this issue...

Summer Club

Goal #5 of our Strategic Plan

Welcoming New Board Members

Join the Development Committee

Upcoming Events

Fire Season is Upon Us

Help us protect the Arboretum by taking extra care to prevent fire. Absolutely no smoking, barbecues, fires, or fireworks on site.

Help Us Protect this Beautiful Place

As wildfire risks increase, timely and effective vegetation management has become critical for protecting both the Arboretum and our visitors. Our 2007 John Deere tractor is simply no longer adequate for the scale and terrain. A new tractor would allow us to work efficiently and safely while accessing previously unreachable forested areas that are critical for comprehensive fire prevention.

Help Us Buy A Tractor

Join the Development Committee

Do you have a passion for fundraising or experience in development work?

Are you committed to ensuring that Mount Pisgah Arboretum remains a vital community resource for future generations?

Can you dedicate 2-8 hours per month to making a meaningful impact?

If so, apply to be on our Development Committee!

Learn More & Apply By July 31st

White Oak Pavilion, Now Booking 2027!

Getting married, hosting a party, or looking for a retreat space in 2025, 2026, or 2027? Dates are filling up fast to book our White Oak Pavilion, so reach out now to reserve your spot in this unforgettable venue.

To book or learn more, please email

events@mountpisgaharboretum.org

Explore the Arboretum on a Track Chair!

We are proud to host two all-terrain track chairs through the organization David's Chair. They are free to use and can be reserved in advance through our website or by calling our office.

Reserve a Track Chair

One More Month of Summer Club

Join the fun, enroll your kiddo today!

Learn More & Sign Up

Introducing Goal #5 of our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

Mount Pisgah Arboretum will Increase Funding & Broaden the Diversity of Funding Sources.

Desired Outcomes

Memorial programs provide meaningful opportunities for donors to honor loved ones while supporting the Arboretum.
Strong donor relationships foster sustained and diversified funding for the Arboretum.
Large annual fundraisers reliably hit revenue targets.

Check out our Strategic Plan

Welcome New Board Members!

We are proud to share the results of our recent board election and welcome Courtney Caimona, Kevin Mahoney, Mary Bowers, Matthew Wilson, and Mark Whalan to our Board of Directors.

Forest Ecology Workshop Series: Tree Identification & Tree Measurements

Saturday, July 19th 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This is the first session of a three-part workshop presented by Rich Kelly, a retired forester, long time Arboretum member, and nature guide.

In this session, you will learn to identify 20 native conifer and broad-leaved trees, complete tree measurements using a variety of tools and techniques, then compare the results to the National Champion Trees of the species.

Learn More & Register

Upcoming Work Parties

Become a steward of the Arboretum by helping us improve and maintain our facilities and habitat during our Work Parties!

During Work Parties, volunteers help us keep our trails, facilities, and park clean, accessible, and beautiful! No experience is required to volunteer on these days, and we will provide tools, gloves, and a parking pass.

For all our work parties, we will meet at the bottom of the parking lot near the shop (the string of buildings at the bottom of the lot) at 9 AM.

Meadow Restoration

Saturday, July 26th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Swing by the Arboretum and help us remove invasive and noxious weeds, such as tansy ragwort, Queen Anne's lace, and a number of others. We will be working through along a number of trails and the meadows, so bring clothes you can get dirty!

Get Involved

Want to make a difference in other ways? We are always looking for nature guides, trail stewards, park ambassador volunteers, and many other roles. Let's talk about how you can get involved with the Arboretum.

Learn more about some of the opportunities here.

The mission of Mount Pisgah Arboretum is to engage people with nature through interactive learning and stewardship.

Become a member today!