Friends of the Arb
There’s Always Room to Grow
There’s something special about Bickelhaupt Arboretum.
Maybe it’s a favorite tree. A peaceful walk. A family memory. Or simply having a beautiful place where you can slow down, look around and discover something new.
For decades, The Bickelhaupt Arboretum has been a place for everyone. And with Friends of the Arb, you can help keep it that way.
Friends of the Arb is a community of people who care about this incredible place and want to see it continue to grow. Your support helps care for the grounds and living collections, create educational opportunities, welcome visitors and bring new life to the Arboretum’s renovated event center.
Give. Volunteer. Get involved. There’s more than one way to be a Friend.
Choose How You Grow
Every gift makes a difference. Choose the Friends level that works for you and enjoy a few extras along the way.
A little support can grow into something big.
You’ll receive:
- Monthly Friends e-newsletter
- “Friend of the Arb” car decal
Stay connected and be among the first to know what’s happening at the Arb.
Everything above, plus:
- Quarterly print newsletter
- Early notification of specialty events
- Limited-edition Arboretum tote bag
Your support helps our collections—and our community—continue to thrive.
Everything above, plus:
- Premium Arboretum T-shirt or hat
- 5% discount on Arboretum merchandise
$1 a day. 365 days of impact.
The Bickelhaupt family believed the Arboretum should be a place everyone could enjoy. They kept the grounds open 365 days a year, creating a tradition of access and generosity that continues today.
Become a 365 Guardian with a gift of $365—just $1 for every day of that legacy.
Everything included at the Sapling level, plus:
- Special 365 Guardian pin
- One dollar a day can help something beautiful grow all year long.
Get a closer look at the work that keeps the Arboretum growing.
Everything above, plus:
- Invitation to a special behind-the-scenes educational experience
- Recognition on the Arboretum website
Grow your impact beyond the Arboretum.
Everything above, plus:
- A tree grove planted in a forest of need through the Arbor Day Foundation
- Your generosity helps care for the Arboretum while creating an impact that reaches even farther.
Help shape what comes next.
Director’s Society members provide an extraordinary level of support for the Arboretum, its collections, programs and future.
Includes benefits from previous levels, excluding the Legacy Circle tree grove, plus:
- Permanent recognition on a plaque in the renovated event space
Your Time Counts, Too.
1 Hour = $25 in Membership Credit
At Bickelhaupt Arboretum, we know some of the best support comes with work gloves, curiosity and a willingness to pitch in.
That’s why Friends of the Arb includes a volunteer credit program. Every hour you volunteer earns $25 in credit toward a Friends membership level.
Give four hours, and you’ve earned $100 in membership credit. Give 10 hours, and you’ve earned $250. Give 20, and you’ve earned $500.
Give your time. Earn your membership. Make an impact.
Find Your Way to Pitch In
This Place Grows Because People Care.
Bickelhaupt Arboretum has always been about more than trees and plants.
It’s about discovery. Education. Community. And having a beautiful place that belongs to all of us.
Friends of the Arb gives you a way to be part of what comes next.
Make a gift. Give your time. Or do both.
Whatever you choose, you’re helping Bickelhaupt Arboretum continue to grow, welcome and inspire, today and for generations to come.
Ready to Become a Friend?
Choose your level. Get involved. Help us grow what’s next. Contact:
