The Jensen-Olson Arboretum is owned by the City and Borough of Juneau and operates under a conservation easement held by the Southeast Alaska Land Trust. The arboretum also has several partnerships and affiliations with a variety of entities related to its role as a public garden.
The Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum is a separate non-profit organization established to support projects and programs at the arboretum. We are guided by Caroline’s vision to provide the people of Juneau a place that both teaches and inspires learning in horticulture, natural sciences, and landscaping – to preserve the beauty of the landscape for pure aesthetic enjoyment – to maintain the historical and cultural context of the place and its people.
Many individuals and civic organizations have contributed much to the infrastructure and programs at the arboretum – everything from construction projects and arts programs to grounds maintenance. We partner with the Juneau Community Foundation to administer two funds that facilitate our mission.