Tributes and Memorial Gifts

Is there someone with whom you have shared a moment in time or a lifetime of memories? The Society’s tribute program is a wonderful way to honor family and friends throughout the year or to commemorate a special occasion. From a birth to a birthday, a wedding, a holiday gift, or as an expression of sympathy, a tribute gift honors anyone who lives within our hearts.

Gifts such as these help to sustain our work in native plant conservation, education, and research, as well as to maintain the grounds at our headquarters, Garden in the Woods. They are a wonderful means of passing on a love and respect for nature to future generations.

Tribute or Memorial gifts may be made:

• Online using our secure website: Click here for Tribute/Honorarium
• Click here for Memorial Gift
• By check, (by mail only) (link to donation form)
• By phone - 508/877-7630, ext. 3104
• By credit card - Visa/MasterCard. Please download our Tribute/Memorial donation form.
• By email (for more information only): development@newenglandWILD.org
  

Please DO NOT email your payment information.

Tribute gifts are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Trees, Benches, and Garden in the Woods Collections

Trees

Honor or remember a unique individual or exceptional event by dedicating a tree at Garden in the Woods as a living tribute for a family member or loved one. A gift of $1,500 allows you to choose from a variety of mature trees and garden locations. Options may nclude the American Beech, Yellow Birch, Eastern Larch, Red Bud, Tulip Tree, and Umbrella Magnolia.

Benches

A gift of $5,000 will endow the purchase, installation, and 15 years of on-going maintenance of a wooden commemorative bench so that a special person may be thoughtfully remembered at one of the breathtaking views within the Garden. Acknowledgement is included on a plaque attached to the bench. A choice of Garden locations is available.

A gift of $25,000 will endow the purchase, installation and maintenance of a wooden or stone bench in perpetuity. A choice of garden locations is available and acknowledgement is included on a plaque attached to the bench.

Garden Collections

Garden collections and renovation projects may be endowed for a gift between $5,000 and $25,000. An interpretive sign will be displayed in the garden or near the renovation site.

Circle of Friends Pavers

A gift of $1,000 will allow you to honor or remember a loved one by engraving a cobblestone paver with their name and a date in our Circle of Friends in the entryway garden outside of our Garden Shop and Visitor Center.

Nasami Farm and Sanctuary Support Opportunities

Nasami Farm Nursery

Nasami Farm Nursery is the New England Wild Flower Society’s main facility for the production of native plants. In addition to generating wildly successful plant introductions, such as the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Jacob’s ladder, the Society is producing rare native plants for market in an effort to stop the scourge of collection of native plants in the wild. We currently produce 40,000 plants per year, but anticipate production of 200,000 annually when operating at full capacity. Income generated from plant sales supports the conservation work of the Society.

Nasami Sanctuary

Nasami Sanctuary is located within the Great Swamp, one of Massachusetts’ most unique ecosystems. In addition to remarkable flora, this sanctuary features exceptional bird habitats. The construction of bridges, trails, and interpretive sign boards will ensure an enjoyable and meaningful experience for our Pioneer Valley and Western New England neighbors, botanists, birders, and conservationists.

Contact the Development Department at kpierce@newenglandWILD.org to learn how you can support the growth of Nasami Farm and Sanctuary.