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40 Years of Growing

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum | 40 Years of Growing Our Urban Forest


Charlie Perington doing some pruning high in the trees


Thank you for helping to ensure that Red Butte Garden, a nonprofit organization, continues to thrive and inspire generations to come. Your donations directly contribute to the preservation and care of our botanical treasures and educational programming.

While trees might seem simple at first glance, we know that planting and maintaining them require thoughtful planning, adequate space, diligent care, plenty of patience, and continuous learning. This is why over the last 40 years our trees have been quietly, steadily, and majestically growing while adding to the urban forest we all admire at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. Join us by investing in our trees for another 40 years of growth and beauty.

Photo: Arborist Charlie Perington

Thank you for being a cherished and continued supporter of Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. Together we will keep cultivating a world encompassing 40 more years of flourishing growth.

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