Skip links

National Goals

The American Rhododendron Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in and to disseminate information about the genus Rhododendron.  Members' experience ranges from novice to expert. 

Society activities include public education, flower shows, seed exchanges, scientific studies, and communication through publications and local and national meetings.  ARS chapters are located throughout the United States and Canada and in Denmark, Holland, Scotland, Sweden and Sikkim.

The American Rhododendron Society publishes a quarterly newsletter featuring articles, news, and information gathered from ARS Chapters and Society members.  Sections on Plant Tips, People and Events, Gardens, and Ideas for Chapters provide interesting and useful information for rhododendron enthusiasts around the world.