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The UC Berkeley Botanical Garden is a living museum of plants open to the public featuring one of the most diverse plant collections in the United Sates. Established in 1890, the Garden’s 34 acres contain over 12,000 different kinds of plants from all over the world arranged by region. The Garden plays a critical role in:

1. supporting conservation and research among leading scientists
2. providing educational programs for local schoolchildren
3. nurturing a lifelong love of gardening in everyday visitors

The Garden is sustained by the generosity of its members and friends. Now, more than ever, donations play a critical role in keeping the Garden and its programs flourishing. Here is how your can help.

Donate Now: Make a difference with a donation to sustain the Garden using the University’s secure online credit card processing. Click here to donate.

Membership: Members enjoy a variety of benefits while helping the Garden’s renowned collection and programs flourish. Click here to learn more about membership in the Garden.

Planned Giving: A planned gift to the Garden may enable you to make a more significant gift than you thought possible while at the same time allowing you to achieve your financial, philanthropic, and estate planning goals. UC Berkeley’s Office of Gift Planning offers a comprehensive Web site featuring online tools that guide you through a variety of gift options. Insert link http://berkeley.planyourlegacy.org/. To put the Garden in your will: Bequests should be made to the “University of California, Berkeley Foundation” in support of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley.

Tribute and Memorial Gifts: A gift to the Garden in honor or memory of a loved one is a wonderful tribute for any occasion. There are a few locations available for benches ($15,000 to $20,000) and picnic tables ($20,000 to $25,000). The Garden plans to create a Tribute Plaza in 2010 with engraved bricks available for $500 and more. The Garden also welcomes contributions in lesser amounts. All gifts will be recognized with an acknowledgement letter to the recipient and are fully tax deductible. Direct inquiries to Vanessa Crews, Development Director for the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley, vcrews@berkeley.edu, 510-643-2937.

Gift of Securities: UCB's Senior Gifts Steward at 510-642-4123, by fax at 510-643-6770, or e-mail givesecurities@berkeley.edu and direct your gift to the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley.