Welcome!
Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the projects and programs of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum, Southeast Alaska’s outstanding public garden and national primrose collection.
Caroline Jensen donated the historical arboretum property at 23-mile Glacier Highway to the City and Borough of Juneau. The Arboretum was opened to the public in 2007 and has evolved into a garden destination and a living laboratory featuring over 1200 native and cultivated species.
The Arboretum embodies Caroline’s vision of a garden that inspires learning in horticulture, natural sciences, and landscaping while preserving its beauty for aesthetic enjoyment and maintaining the historical and cultural context. Caroline's garden is protected by a conservation easement held by the Southeast Alaska Land Trust so that her garden will remain for future generations to enjoy its beauty.
23035 Glacier Hwy Juneau AK 99801
Caring for Caroline's Garden
Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum supports the projects and programs of the Arboretum through fundraising, public outreach, education, and organizing volunteer service at the Arboretum.
Fundraising activities include the annual sale of arboretum plants at the Super Plant Sale, the Saturday before Mothers Day. Sale of Baseball caps with the arboretum logo and commemorative bricks are offered all year round (support page).
Special projects in 2018 were construction of an entry arch (thank you Bill Ehlers), a new parking lot, new access trail (thank you Trail Mix), and entry information panel. In 2019 we raised funds for the Lovely Loo, improved toilet facilities, which were given high priority in a survey of arboretum visitors. Our project focus in 2022 will be to construct a roof over the potting shed area.
Activities at the Arboretum
Natural Sciences
Education
Something for Everyone!
friendsjoa@gmail.com
Visit our Facebook photo gallery
Bug Day
Intertidal exploration during seaweek
Students harvest Tlingit potatoes
Rufous hummingbird research, US Forest Service
Art in the Garden
Jensen-Olson Arboretum Events 2021
2021 Fall Raffle, Tickets are now on sale!
NEWS
FJOA is at the Public Market
Nov. 26, 27 & 28 Miller room Centennial Hall
Arboretum Winter Hours
Friday -Sunday (9am-4pm)
Please observe social distancing.
The 2021 Raffle is live!
You can buy tickets through our online store. Proceeds go to support he construction of a cover over the potting shed at the arboretum. To learn more about the raffle and see the 2021 prize list, go to the raffle page.
Thank You
Thank you for supporting us through your memberships,donations and your visits! We appreciate you!
Horticulture
Relaxation
Beautiful any Time of Year !
Mail: PO Box 33936 Juneau, AK 99803
