Visitor Information
Location
177 W Hickory StHesston, KS 67062
Arboretum Visitors are welcome year round, 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset. Children must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Get directionsGeneral Admission
Members are admitted free of charge.
Adults – $2.00 per visit
Children under 12 – $1.00 per visit
General admission may be placed in the brown metal payment pole located at the southeast corner of the Visitor Center, or brought in to the receptionist during Visitor Center open hours.
Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
*seasonal hours and holidays may apply
Photographers, click here to consult our photography policy.
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Monarchs in Mexico
Posted on April 1, 2026 by Katie Schmidt
This February I had an opportunity to visit the monarch butterfly overwintering grounds in the Sierra Madres mountains of Mexico. It was AMAZING! Yes, really, it was all-caps level cool. The trip was an absolute dream that I will surely be retelling for years to come. Starting now! Read on for info on the monarchs, […]
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Plant Profile: Scarlet Globemallow
Posted on March 24, 2026 by Katie Schmidt
It is hard to find things that will bloom in November. Usually the only things still blooming are asters and witchhazel bushes, but last year the scarlet globe mallow surprised me! The following photos are from November 14th, well into the cool season. It was still going strong and even attracting pollinators. This plant was […]
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Side-oats Grama – KNPS 2026 Native Plant of the Year
Posted on February 18, 2026 by Brad Guhr
Side-oats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) from the grass family (Poaeceae) is the Kansas Native Plant Society 2026 Kansas Native Plant of the Year. Side-oats grama is an important perennial bunchgrass species of the mixed-grass and tallgrass prairies and it can be found in every county of Kansas. This 1-3’ tall sun-loving, drought tolerant warm season grass […]
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