Beman and Bertie invited people to their Arboretum to plant and dedicate many of the first trees. The original endowment has grown over the years with timely investments and additional donations from friends wishing to help support the projects and programs of The Arboretum. But, like all privately endowed organizations, there is always a need for special monies to accomplish goals of better education, better care of plant collections and grounds, better staffing, etc. We are continually upgrading our programs and collections. You can help us by joining or giving.
All donations are tax-deductible.
No funds are received from local, state or federal tax revenues. If you are interested in donating to The Dawes Arboretum, please look through the brief descriptions below. More specific information about wording for wills, trusts and other bequests will be sent if you request it. An established plant is reserved in honor of a living individual, organization or event. A Metalphoto label marks the plant.