Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS US! JOIN US AND BECOME A FRIEND N Membership dues are nearly one-third of Matthaei-Nichols of Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. Ann Arbor 23 total private donations. Your gifts are crucial for funding 14 With over 700 acres of outdoor gardens, trails, nature projects and initatives not supported by grants or the Matthaei preserves, children’s areas, and the largest University- 14 Plymouth University. ey provide: supplies to conduct natural areas 23 Botanical owned conservatory in the United States, Matthaei- 94 rehabilitation; surveys of threatened or endangered plants Huron GardensGeddes Nichols has a wealth of opportunities and bene ts for
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94 conservatory collections, displays, and outdoor gardens; Main Washtenaw Huron River Plan to explore our trails, outdoor gardens, and funding for paid University student summer interns and State Nichols 23 work-study students; public outreach events; and so much Arboretum conservatory with unlimited free parking at Matthaei. more. Your gifts are the plants and insects that make our Be inspired by creative gardening ideas in our educational Questions? nancial ecosytem healthy. Contact Us displays and member preview events. Learn a new skill or Becoming a member of Contact our membership o ce take a class with one or more of the many gardening, Matthaei-Nichols is easy! 734-615-9475 [email protected] horticulture, or environmental groups that meet here YOUR DUES DO A LOT! Phone throughout the year. Turn your yard into a botanic haven 734-647-7600 Friends Membership Dues with special access to and discounts at our plants sales and VISIT Garden Store events. Receive bene ts at our partner Endowment Income the front desk at Matthaei Botanical Gardens or the Reader gardens and arboreta when traveling. Plan on coming back Center at Nichols Arboretum again and again – you’ll love it here! Annual Gifts MAIL Matthaei Botanical Gardens 32% the completed membership 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 22% Memorial Gifts form (on reverse) to Matthaei Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Botanical Gardens Major Gifts 7% ONLINE Nichols Arboretum 8% Visit our website and join at 1610 Washington Heights 31% mbgna.umich.edu/give Ann Arbor, MI 48104 U-M Regents: Julia Donovan Darlow, Laurence B. Deitch, Denise Ilitch, Olivia P. Maynard, Andrea Fischer Newman, Andrew C. Richner, S. Martin Taylor, Katherine E. White, Mary Sue Coleman (ex o cio) Printed on 100% recycled ber, with 50% post-consumer content Caring for nature, enriching life Matthaei-Nichols’ private donations Processed chlorine free, using non-oil-based inks Core Member Benefits Membership Levels YES! I want to help make a difference. Member Information: All Friends members receive the following core bene ts: and Benefits Free Parking at Matthaei Name to appear on membership card Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Miss / Dr. Use the unique Friends number on your membership card at the Matthaei parking kiosks and receive free unlimited parking 2nd adult (Couple level and higher) Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Miss / Dr. Couple Family Tree Sustaining Benefactor Circle Director’s when visiting or attending events. Student Individual Sponsor Address Friends Newsletter and $55 $10 $45 $75 $100 E-news Subscription $250 $500 City / State / Zip $1000
Learn about news, events, and classes in our print newsletter mailed to you three times Core benefits Phone home / work / mobile annually and in monthly emails. Number of adult 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 E-mail Matching Member Benefits membership cards Receive various bene ts at over 270 gardens Six free Youth and Family If this membership is a gift for another person, please and arboreta nationwide. Visit our membership Additional Benefits Saturday activity passes include the giver’s (your) contact information below. website page: mbgna.umich.edu/give for a full For Family Tree Friends members and above: list of participating organizations and bene ts.* $65 off Matthaei Birthday Youth and Family Activity Passes Party Programs Giver’s name Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Miss / Dr. Family Tree level members and above receive Invitation to Curator’s Tour six free passes to our Saturday Youth and Friends Previews and Pre-sales Address Family classes. See our website or current Invitation to Friends’ Forays Connect with fellow Matthaei-Nichols Friends newsletter for class listings. Pre-registration is Special offer at our City / State / Zip members at annual preview and pre-sale events required. $30 value. like the Spring Plant Sale Member Party, Annual Plant Sales Phone home / work / mobile Peony Festival, Shakespeare in the Arb Discount on Birthday Parties Recognition in the Matthaei- performances, and Holiday Open House. Celebrate a child’s birthday at Matthaei with a Nichols Annual Report E-mail special room rental and guided activity. Family Two free passes to Special Friends discounts Tree members and above receive $65 o rental Shakespeare in the Arb New member Renewing member Gift membership 10% discount at the Garden Store packages. See our rental website for more 10% discount at annual plant sales details: mbgna.umich.edu/rentals Invitation to the annual Student $10 Sustaining $100 Director’s Event 10% discount on gift memberships Individual $45 Sponsor $250 $5 discount on Shakespeare in the Arb tickets Couple (2 adults) $55 Benefactor $500 for adult members Curator’s Tour Join the curator and director for an annual Family Tree $75 Director’s Circle $1000 reception, tour, and presentation on special Your membership is projects and research at Matthaei-Nichols. $ Membership Check payable to Friends Your invitation is waiting! e University of Michigan tax-deductible! $ Additional gift Friends’ Forays Credit circle choice $ Total VISA MC AMEX DISC Join expert Matthaei-Nichols sta for seasonal hikes and tours of Matthaei, Nichols, and our other properties. You’ll learn about unique Card number Expires ecosystems, native wild owers, and more. Cardholder signature Send to Matthaei Botanical Gardens Director’s Event and Nichols Arboretum Join our Director for an annual reception and presentation of 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. current and future projects at Matthaei-Nichols. Be a part of the Ann Arbor, MI 48105 discussion and help lead our future. * Please check reciprocal bene ts before visiting partner organizations. Bene ts vary. BGA_Membership_Brochure 310447 AGG VVA___ BGA