JENSEN-OLSON ARBORETUM

JUNEAU, AK

Mendenhall Lake in Juneau, Alaska Credit: Peter Ciro Photography

The Jensen-Olson Arboretum in Juneau, Alaska is a lush, 15-acre public garden, set against a stunning backdrop of the Juneau Icefield and the Gastineau Channel. It is home to over 1,000 species of trees and plants from all over the world, including species from China, Japan, Europe, and North America. The arboretum is managed by the City and Borough of Juneau, and is open to the public year-round.

The arboretum has five distinct gardens, each with its own unique flora and fauna. The Rhododendron Garden features a collection of over 50 species, while the Rock and Water Garden includes a variety of alpine plants and flowers. The Perennial Garden features various herbs and flowers, while the Asian Garden is home to a variety of plants from Japan and China. Finally, the Heritage Garden is an area dedicated to preserving Juneau's indigenous species.

The arboretum also offers a variety of educational programs, including guided tours, gardening classes, and workshops. Visitors can also take part in outdoor activities such as bird watching, nature walks, and seasonal events. There are also several benches and picnic tables throughout the arboretum for visitors to enjoy.

The Jensen-Olson Arboretum is a beautiful, tranquil place to explore and learn about the plants and trees of Alaska. Whether you're looking for a peaceful stroll or a more in-depth exploration of the area, the arboretum is sure to have something to offer.

JENSEN-OLSON ARBORETUM is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in JUNEAU AK. US MID #8400200059

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Yellow-cedar-shoot-blight-common-garden-planting-Juneau-2 Yellow-cedar shoot blight caused by <i>Kabatina thujae</i> in a common garden planting near Juneau. USDA Forest Service photo by Robin Mulvey.

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Mendenhall Glacier In Juneau, Alaska as seen from the flight from Sitka to Anchorage.

20230919-FS-RM-Tongass-Sayde-Ridling-yellow-cedar-0007 Biological technician measures a yellow-cedar tree planted on Goldbelt Native Corporation Land adjacent to Heen Latinee Experimental Forest in Juneau in a common garden planting trial. USDA Forest Service photo by Robin Mulvey.

20230815-FS-MM-Tongass-parkranger-harvestingiceMGVC-0005 Park Ranger collects glacier ice for visitors to touch at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. USDA Forest Service photo by Megan McMillan

20230818-FS-BR-tongass-porcupine-laying-0012 A North American porcupine lays down for a snooze in a cottonwood tree along Steep Creek trail. USDA Forest Service photo by Briana Rose

20230802-FS-AD-Mendenhall-Ice-Walking-0015 Taking a stroll on the Mendenhall Glacier flats with Mt. Wrather in the backdrop. USDA Forest Service photo by Adam DiPietro

20230215-FS-MM-Tongass-backcountryskiing-MtTroy-0006 Skiers transition their gear in the clouds, with Admiralty National Monument peaking through, atop Mt Troy. USDA Forest Service photo by Megan McMillan

20231001-FS-RM-Tongass-Tongass-Amanita-muscaria-mushrooms-0011 Amanita muscaria mushrooms are considered poisonous by most, but collected by some for a variety of uses. USDA Forest Service photo by Robin Mulvey.

20230919-FS-RM-Tongass-Tongass-sapsucker-red-alder-0006 Sapsucker damage to a red alder tree on the Juneau Ranger District. USDA Forest Service photo by Robin Mulvey

Contact JENSEN-OLSON ARBORETUM

telephone: 9077890139

FRIENDS OF JENSEN-OLSON ARBORETUM
23035 GLACIER HIGHWAY
JUNEAU
AK
99801

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MID #	8400200059
Name	FRIENDS OF JENSEN-OLSON ARBORETUM
Alternate Name	JENSEN-OLSON ARBORETUM
Classification	Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	272917330
NTEECC	C11
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	58.463196, -134.775437
CODES	FIPS State Code: 02 FIPS County Code: 110 US Census Tract: 000100 US Census Block: 1117