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The May Arboretum Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote community support for the Wilbur D. May Arboretum in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno, Nevada. 


Coming in June
The May Arboretum Society Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Starts 8:00 a.m.

Expect this year's plant selection to be better than ever.
All sales are cash or check only.

Proceeds benefit the Wilbur D. May Arboretum.




Becoming a Society Member

The May Arboretum Society was created to support the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Membership is open to any person, family or group interested in the arboretum and its collections.
 The numerous benefits of membership include volunteer opportunities in the Arboretum, early notification of workshops, educational opportunities, and an informative monthly newsletter.
 Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, docents and tour guides, children's programs, office work, workshop assistants, and gardening work. Training will be provided to all volunteers in all categories.

Visit our Membership page


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Party in the Garden 2012

A Fundraiser to Benefit the May Arboretum

Friday, June 1, 2012

5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The May Arboretum Society invites you to enjoy an evening of food and drinks while you shop our pre-plant sale and silent auction selections prior to our annual plant sale on June 2, 2012.  Highlighting the event will be a presentation from renowned garden experts and authors Lauren Springer Ogden and Scott Ogden in the May Museum. Space is limited.

Visit our  EVENT page for details.





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