Some suggestions to further assist and support Landis Arboretum

Membership
Your membership dollars are critical to our economic viability and the sustainability of our collections, grounds, and educational programs.  Renew your membership. Consider renewing at a higher level.  Encourage your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to as well.  Give the gift of membership to the beautiful Landis Arboretum.  Please click HERE to download a printable PDF of our Membership for which you can fill out and mail back per the instructions on the form. JOIN ONLINE HERE.

 Volunteering
Landis could not accomplish a fraction of what it does without the dedication, time, and enthusiasm of its volunteers.  Join us in making the Arboretum the best public garden it can be.

 Some areas in which the Arboretum needs assistance.  Consider participation on an Arboretum Committee (Education, Buildings and Grounds, Horticulture, Publicity, Website, Special Events).  Other possible volunteer opportunities include:

Office Assistant • Hospitality •Pruning •Publications •Curatorial Assistant •Tour Guide •Artwork • Work Fest Crew •Educational/Program Assistance  Publicity • Membership/Outreach • Plant Sales •Gardening
Acorn Shop • Event Photographer 

Have a friend, neighbor, or associate who would enjoy the benefits of Membership in the Arboretum?  Let us know how to contact them. 

 P.S.  Be a Landis Liaison:  If you see or read about the Landis Arboretum in the news, let us know.  Better yet, send us a copy.  For details on all volunteer activities, please contact the Arboretum’s Volunteer Coordinator Susan Sagendorf at 518-875-6935 or info@landisarboretum.org.  
We look forward to seeing you in the garden!
 Events
Active support and attendance at Arboretum events is the first line of support.  And while you are enjoying your time at Landis, you are showing others that our events are worth their time.  Bring your friends. If you cannot attend, consider sending a donation that may enable some of our volunteers to attend.  They’ll love it, and you’ll feel good about it too. Please click HERE to view our Calendar of Events. 
General Donations
Outright gifts of cash and securities help Landis with day-to-day operations by providing quality education programs and enhancing our beautiful collections.  The donor benefits from the income tax charitable deduction.  The Arboretum benefits by the immediate use of funds to further our mission.
 Donations of materials, supplies, and equipment are also appreciated, for example:

Lilacs: The Genus Syringa, by Fr. John Fiala • Quality picnic tables and benches • Hardback rakes, shovels, loppers, mulch fork
Quality vacuum cleaner • Walkie-talkies
Troy-Built hand carts • Snowshoes • Trowels and other small gardening tools
Office supplies, including used printer cartridges • Mulch
This list changes as the needs of the Arboretum change. 

You can also make a secure online donation here.

 Special Projects
Donations are welcome for specific project areas.  Some projects include: perennial gardens, greenhouse, native plants initiative, and education programs.  If you have an interest in funding a special project, please contact the Arboretum (518-875-6935); info@landisarboretum.org).
Meetinghouse Renovation
The Landis Arboretum has begun the process of renovating the Meeting House, our main education facility, into a year-round education and conference center.  We know already it will be expensive.  Consider making a cash donation and noting that it is for the Meeting House renovation. 
Legacy of Naming
Landis also offers a naming opportunities – for various aspects of the Arboretum such as designations for trails, gardens, and ponds. For example, for $500,000, a donor can name the new education and conference center.  A portion of this contribution will be invested to provide funds for ongoing maintenance of this facility.  Contact the Executive Director (director@landisarboretum.org ) for more information.
Perennial Garden Renovation and Development
For many years, the Albany County Master Gardeners and other volunteers have helped maintain our Van Loveland perennial gardens and educated visitors about gardening techniques and plant identification.  Perennial gardens provide some of the most colorful and spectacular displays but also require some of the most intensive maintenance.   Donations are always welcome.
 Harkness Library, Baim Herbarium, and William T. Raymond Greenhouse Complex
Renovation and maintenance of these buildings essential to the work of Landis presents an on-going challenge to the Arboretum.  Sponsors with special interest in these areas are invited to share their interest and support for the Arboretum gems.
Endowment
Donations to the General and Horticulture endowments are investments in the financial future of the Landis Arboretum.  The purpose of an endowment is to invest the principle and use only the income earned.  The General Endowment provides ongoing funds for day-to-day operations.  The Horticulture Endowment provides ongoing income to help cover the horticulturist’s salary.
Corporate Matching Contributions
Please click HERE to read an article by Lawson Harris, former Arboretum Board Member outlining the procedure for Corporate Matching Contributions.
Endowed Fund Opportunities
Consider establishing a permanently endowed named fund at the Landis Arboretum with a gift of $100,000 or more.  Choose to create a fund for general program support or for support of a specific program area of special interest to you. Please contact the Executive Director to explore these opportunities.
Memorial and Dedication Gifts
Remember a loved one, celebrate a birth, anniversary, or other significant event or person in your life and provide ongoing support to the Landis Arboretum with a memorial tree, memorial bench, or a donation of cash or stock to the Landis Arboretum.  Memorial donations help Landis fulfill our mission.  Acknowledgements are sent to the donor and to family members designated by the donor. 
Acknowledgements are sent to the donor and to family members designated by the donor. For more information on transferring funds, stocks and securities directly to Landis’ investment account, please contact your financial advisor.
Tree
The cost of a memorial or dedication tree starts at a base price of $1,000. You may choose from the Arboretum’s desired acquisition list of trees. Your memorial or dedication message will be printed in black letters with a gold background on an attractive 5” x 7” photo-metal sign which will also note the name and origin of the tree.  A portion of the cost of the memorial tree covers the cost of ongoing care for the tree. Contact our ISA Certified Arborist Fred Breglia at fred@landisarboretum.org.
Bench
Celebrate, commemorate, or acknowledge an event or friend, or family member with a Memorial Bench at the Arboretum.  To meet your needs, Landis will provide a memorial bench of environmental friendly materials and lasting beauty.  A photo-metal plaque with your message will be mounted to the bench. A portion of the cost of the bench provides for ongoing care of the grounds, including future repairs – and if needed -- replacement of the bench. Contact Director of Operations Mr. Breglia for details.
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