The early days of the Stinson House
About Us
The Wood County Arboretum covers 23 acres and includes a walking trail, gazebo, sensory garden, shade garden, a waterwise garden, numerous rose and flower beds, and the historic Stinson House, built in 1869. Our gardens are open year round and are free to the public. The Stinson House is open by appointment and can be rented for parties and receptions. We host events monthly.
Come see what we have to offer!
The gardens are open from every day from dawn to dusk at the Wood County Arboretum. You may enter the gardens through the middle gate or the gate in front of the George Bridge. Pull up the knob at the top of the gate. They are self-closing. Please call or e-mail us if questions.
The Stinson House is open for self-guided tours every Wedensday from 9 am to noon.
There is no fee to tour the gardens or the house; although donations are welcomed.
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Tribute Programs
Upcoming events:
Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, April 15, 8 am to 2 pm
Members Only Sale is Friday, April 14
Open Year-Round
Become a Friend of the Arboretum
Memberships provide critical support to our work. And a membership provides benefits to you as well. You'll receive discounts at both the spring and fall plant sales. Members also enjoy early buying opportunities at the sales.
We have three levels of annual memberships: $25 gives you a 5% discount; $50 gives you a 10% discount; and $100 gives you a 20% discount. Your membership begins the day you join and expires 365 days later. We will notify you when your membership is close to expiration.
Because we are a nonprofit, your membership fee is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. And we are proud to say that 100% of your contribution goes to the Arboretum--we are operated 100% by volunteers.
Click HERE to join.
Working on the new native plant bed
Installing the water harvesting system
Working the plant sale
Working on the new native plant bed
Volunteer/Learning Opportunities
Our volunteers work every Wednesday from 9am to 12 noon.
Regular work at the Arboretum includes weeding, mulching, deadheading, planting, and mowing; making repairs and improvements to the Stinson House; decorating the house and gardens for special events; helping out at plant sales and other events; administrative tasks associated with running the nonprofit; raising money, getting the word out; and just having fun!
Send an e-mail to woodcountyarbo@gmail.com if you would like to join us.
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The AmazonSmile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation created by Amazon to administer the AmazonSmile program. All donation amounts generated by the AmazonSmile program are remitted to the AmazonSmile Foundation. In turn, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates those amounts to the charitable organizations selected by its customers. Amazon pays all expenses of the AmazonSmile Foundation; they are not deducted from the donation amounts generated by purchases on AmazonSmile.
To select FOA as your charity of choice and shop on AmazonSmile, click HERE.