The Arboretum of Los Angeles County -- Arcadia, CA -- posted by Community Wire Service

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		Local Organizations Directory The Arboretum Visit the official homepage: http://www.arboretum.org
		The Arboretum of Los Angeles County 301 N. Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007-2697 Contact: Joan DeFato Phone: (626)821-3222 Fax: n/a Email: jdefato@co.la.ca.us The Arboretum is managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of Los Angeles County assisted by the private, non-profit California Arboretum Foundation. Mission The mission of the Arboretum of Los Angeles County is to foster an awareness and appreciation of the role of plants in nature and in human affairs. This is accomplished through labelled plant collections, reference materials, and educational programs. The mission also includes preserving, displaying and interpreting historically important buildings and artifacts on the property. Gift Shop A gift shop on the grounds offers a selection of horticultural and botanical books, cards, seeds, etc. Living plants are offered for sale on the adjacent patio.	[Visit the Official Homepage] Hours The Arboretum is open daily except Christmas from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Optional tram service operates daily every 20-30 minutes from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends. The Peacock Cafe is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Arboretum has a reference library, open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a fine collection of horticultural and botanical books and journals. Cost of Admission See the Official Homepage for ticket prices. Classes & Workshops Classes, workshops, and lectures are offered to the public through the California Arboretum Foundation: (626)447-8207
		Please report errors, omissions, or technical problems to Robert Marston, editor of the Local Organizations Directory. URL: http://cwire.com/pub/orgs/arboretum/default.asp Viewed: 10/11/2008 6:09:51 PM Last Modified: March 13, 2001 10:17 PM Source: http://www.arboretum.org (01/29/98) URLID: /pub/orgs/arboretum/ CWIRE supports local charities by 1) helping them to create and promote independent websites, 2) promoting their events, 3) syndicating their newsletters and press releases, and 4) recruiting volunteers and donors in the nearby Los Angeles area. Please support CWIRE by advertising with us (or supporting those who do), by referring new merchants, by sending us information to post, and by telling others about CWIRE. HTML and scripts by Robert Marston Copyright © 2007 Community Wire Service unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.