Mission:
Mission Statement: The purpose of the Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area is to promote, support, enhance, and help manage the O.S. Gray Natural Area.

Our Vision:
To fulfill our mission we will

• Promote conservation of natural resources within OS Gray Natural Area

• Encourage proven organic landscaping practices that include:
– Lowering irrigation requirements
– Mowing limited to appropriate areas and times
– Encouraging selection of native plants in all plantings

• Cooperate with the Arlington Parks Department to promote mutual interests

• Seek joint projects with other groups and organizations where there are mutual interests

• Provide educational opportunities about the natural areas

• Create awareness of the history of OS Gray Natural Area

• Restore native grasses, trees, and other herbaceous species

• Remove invasive species

• Promote enjoyment of the outdoors in a natural setting

• Enhance the “nursery feel” of the nursery area

• Provide trails for access to the park in order to encourage wildlife, to maintain the integrity of the natural areas, and to discourage off-trail activities

• Seek public and private funds

• Plan and carry out regularly scheduled community days