The Georgeson Botanical Garden Friends is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit, which exists in order to support and advance the Georgeson Botanical Garden. In recent years, the Friends have taken an increasingly active role in programming and future planning.
The Friends are truly the humanitarian spirit of the garden. Managed by the volunteer Board of Directors, the Friends offer an ever-expanding menu of services:
- Education and outreach, so that everyone can learn in the garden.
- Event management for outreach, education, and fundraising.
- Funding for garden staff, maintenance and construction.
- Volunteer coordination to help ensure the garden is beautiful and accessible.
- Community input for the garden鈥檚 future development and current priorities.
If you鈥檙e interested in becoming involved with the Friends, please contact us directly at gbgardenfriends@gmail.com. The Friends are always looking for committee and Board members as well as help at fundraising events!
If you鈥檇 like to support the Friends mission, please donate! All donations are tax-deductible!
If you want to know more about the Friends and its Board of Directors, You can also view the Board鈥檚 bylaws here. Please don鈥檛 hesitate to email us at gbgardenfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or want to become more involved!
Georgeson Botanical Garden Friends is a small, all-volunteer board that provides support and funding for seeds, maintenance and some staff, raising money through regular donations from garden supporters, appeals to the public at Music in the Gardens concerts, 成人影片 Lotto, grants and donations from entities such as the Rasmuson Foundation and community organizations.