Your gift helps restore, care for, and grow Compton Gardens & Arboretum so it can continue offering beauty, learning, and connection for generations to come.
Preserve. Restore. Grow.
Your gift helps restore, care for, and grow Compton Gardens & Arboretum so it can continue offering beauty, learning, and connection for generations to come.
Dr. Neil Compton believed the natural beauty of the Ozarks was worth protecting. Today, his love for native plants, like the vibrant pink azaleas that bloom each spring, continues to inspire the gardens that bear his name.
At Compton Gardens, curiosity takes root early. Through hands-on garden programs, young learners discover the importance of native plants and the joy of growing something new.
From seed to canopy, the future of Compton Gardens begins with careful cultivation. Seeds collected from our arboretum help grow the next generation of native plants.
Each spring and fall, our Native Tree & Plant Sale helps the community bring a piece of the Ozarks home by supporting wildlife, pollinators, and healthier local landscapes.
