The Friends of the Arboretum

Since our origin as a memorial park in 1892, Cypress Lawn has been a place to celebrate life, a historic and horticultural landmark that is a vital part of the living legacy of the San Francisco Bay Area. When you join the Friends of the Arboretum community, you’ll receive insider access to:

  • Josh Gevertz's Branching Out Quarterly Newsletters

  • Upcoming Arboretum Events

  • Invitation to Exclusive Member-Only Events

Join Our Community Today!

Consider Donating Today

Cypress Lawn is more than just a garden cemetery and arboretum in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a living museum where stories of men and women who shaped California fill the air with inspiration and wonder. Since its founding in 1892, Cypress Lawn has captured the essence of California's rich history by showcasing the grandeur of funerary art, majestic architecture, and horticulture specimens that have stood the test of time.

So, please consider donating to the Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation today. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant impact on the preservation of the beauty and history of Cypress Lawn for future generations.

Get Involved with Our Upcoming Events

At Cypress Lawn Arboretum, we host regular events to engage community members in our impressive collection of trees and woody plants. Each fall, we host Arboretum Day, an open house event that is free and open to all. At this and our other events, families can interact with our diverse living collection of plants and learn more about the role our Arboretum plays in the community.

We encourage families in our area to attend one of our upcoming events.You can view our event calendar by clicking below.