OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Thielke Arboretum is managed by Friends of Thielke Arboretum (FOTA).
Our Mission is simple: Protect – Inspire - Renew
This mission guides everything we do, and is further detailed below:
 
1.    Protect and restore the land
-        Strengthen conservation and native habitats
-        Prevent harmful invasive species
-        Maintain existing gardens and natural habitats for wildlife
2.    Inspire learning
-        Create educational experiences
-        Teach best practices / Lead by Example
-        Maintain an education curriculum aligned with our mission
-        Develop the next generation of stewards
3.    Renew the Spirit
-        Provide an oasis within the community
-        Offer meaningful volunteer experiences

The Arboretum in Glen Rock exists as a source of community pride, providing a nature environment, educational resource, passive recreation and a positive aesthetic experience.

Friends of the Glen Rock Arboretum, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 volunteer organization, dedicated to the preservation, maintenance and development of the Arboretum.       

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