named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bird Watching Program
Opportunities for visitors to observe and study native bird species such as Northern Flickers, Canada Geese, Mourning Doves, Black-capped Chickadees, and Northern Cardinals within the arboretum’s natural habitat.
Conifer Garden
A maintained garden featuring a variety of conifer species, including the Japanese umbrella pine, with educational information about their growth habits and origins.
Fruit Demonstration Garden
Displays dwarf, disease-resistant fruit varieties suitable for home gardens, including hardy kiwi, patio peaches, cherries, currants, gooseberries, apples, and figs, to educate the public on low-maintenance fruit cultivation.
Native Plant and Insect Conservation Initiative
Educational outreach promoting the use of native plants to support insect populations and bird habitats, including guidance on reducing pesticide use and creating pollinator-friendly environments.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Historic Garden Preservation and Support 1 activity
- Administers funding and resources for arboretum developmentReceives, administers, and disburses gifts, grants, membership dues, donations, and proceeds from fundraising events to support educational programming and the acquisition of trees, shrubs, plants, water features, benches, and bridges. Established an endowment fund in 2000 for long-term sustainability.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts family-friendly and seasonal community eventsOrganizes seasonal events for children and families, including supervised pumpkin decorating for ages 5–10 and annual holiday events such as tree lighting and communal singing at the gazebo.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Maintains public arboretum with walking trails and specialized gardensOperates and maintains a public park featuring 1.5 miles of walking trails through gardens, groves, and wooded areas with native trees, perennial gardens, a pond, and specialized gardens including a conifer garden, herb garden, bulb garden, and fruit demonstration garden. Includes maintenance of paths, ponds, bridges, picnic areas, and scenic water features for public enjoyment.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Provides educational programming on horticulture and environmental stewardshipHosts educational events and presentations on native plants, fall planting, propagation, winterizing garden beds, harvesting and drying herbs, and ecological benefits of native species. Increases year-round programming to teach visitors about horticulture, land and water stewardship, and native plant cultivation.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Provides environmental education and outreach to promote native species and sustainable practicesOffers guidance and advocacy to the public on planting native species, reducing pesticide use, creating insect habitats, and minimizing light pollution to support pollinators and ecological balance. Shares tips through blog articles and educational outreach.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Supports community engagement and advocacy for green space developmentFacilitates association among individuals and organizations interested in the arboretum’s mission. Advocated for and secured town approval to establish the Crabapple Arboretum on 20 acres of Kent Park in 1971, and developed park infrastructure including buildings, parking, and entrance features.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$19K63%
Program service revenue$7K22%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$34K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$294K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$294K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Catherine Grisley — Board Member
- Doreen Dailey — Board Member
- George Riehle — Board Member
- Janet Robert — Board Member
- Lisa Schlonski — Board Member
- Patsy Moran — Board Member
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Amanda’s Native Garden Partner — Collaborates with Amanda’s Native Garden for a presentation on native plants led by Ellen Folts.
- American Conifer Society Partner — Partner organization focused on promoting conifers in gardens and landscaping and educating about their care and conservation
- American Conifer Society Partner — Provides informational content about conifers used in the arboretum's conifer garden.
- American Horticultural Society (AHS) Partner — Provider of horticultural resources including the A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
- Bauman’s Farm Market & Greenhouses Partner — Provides membership benefit of $5 off any hanging basket for arboretum members.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County Partner — Provider of gardening, integrated pest management (IPM), and soil health information
- Epic Gardening Partner — Provider of gardening guides, tips, and inspiration for gardeners of all levels
- Garden Betty Partner — Source of practical, organic, and sustainable gardening advice
- Herman's Farm Market & Cider Mill Partner — Provides membership benefit of a free jar of any private label product for arboretum members.
- Kittelberger Florist & Gifts Partner — Provides membership benefit of one complimentary bouquet of flowers for arboretum members.
- Lala's Gift Shop & Boutique Partner — Provides membership benefit of $5 off $30 purchases, usable unlimited times, for arboretum members.
- Master Gardener Jurij Kushner Partner — Collaborates with Master Gardener Jurij Kushner to lead educational programming on garden winterization.
- NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Government — State agency responsible for conserving and protecting New York's natural resources and environment
- National Gardening Association (NGA) Partner — Provider of gardening articles, tips, and community forums
- New York Botanical Garden Partner — Source of extensive plant and gardening information and resources
- Rochester Area Community Foundation Partner — Partnered to establish an endowment fund for the long-term sustainability of the Webster Arboretum.
- Rochester Dahlia Society Partner — Non-profit organization of over 100 members dedicated to dahlia gardening and horticulture
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner — Leading horticultural organization providing plant identification tools, gardening advice, and resources
- Town of Webster Government — Partnered with the Town to secure land for the arboretum and continues to maintain the building, lawn, water, and labor.
- Webster Parks and Recreation Partner — Co-hosts events for children at the Webster Parks and Recreation facility.
- Webster Parks and Recreation Partner — Cosponsors and hosts the pumpkin decorating event at its facility.
- Xerces Society Partner — Source of information on pollinator-friendly plants and beneficial insects
- Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Partner — Cited as a source for insect conservation science, including the "windshield phenomenon."
- local sponsors Partner — Provides special benefits to members through sponsorship
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Stewardship Modelmethodology: community-driven_stewardshipBy engaging community members in the co-development and maintenance of the arboretum, the organization fosters a deeper public connection with nature, which in turn sustains long-term environmental appreciation and conservation behavior because participation builds ownership and emotional investment.
- Ecological Education Through Native Landscapingmethodology: ecological-educationBy using native plantings and educational programming focused on native species, the organization promotes ecologically sustainable gardening practices because it demonstrates tangible benefits for insect habitat, biodiversity, and low-maintenance resilience in home landscapes.
- Hands-On Horticultural Empowermentmethodology: hands-on-educationBy providing hands-on education and seasonal gardening experiences, the organization empowers individuals with practical horticultural knowledge and self-sufficiency because experiential learning leads to greater retention, confidence, and personal application.