Photo by Mark Paulson
The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is grateful to connect hundreds of thousands of people with plants each year through immersive gardens and plant collections, nature-based educational programs, vital plant conservation efforts and so much more.
Your generosity makes this work possible and allows our community to connect with nature. Make an immediate impact today by giving to an Arboretum area or program that inspires you.
Our Greatest Needs
The Annual Fund supports the Arboretum's greatest needs — from sustaining essential programs to maintaining our public garden. Your gift will be put to use where it’s needed most across our vibrant gardens and collections, robust education programs, world-renowned horticultural research and critical plant conservation efforts. Donate to the Annual Fund
Your gift supports the ongoing care of our specialty gardens and curated plant collections – creating and caring for spaces where visitors can experience the beauty of the natural world. Donate to Gardens & Plant Collections
You can help bring meaningful learning experiences to life for people of all ages, inspiring the next generation through hands-on, nature-based education programs. Donate to Education Programs
Support efforts in protecting and preserving rare, native and endangered plants. Your gift supports research, seed banking, habitat restoration and reintroduction. Donate to Plant Conservation
Stories of Inspiration
Advancing the Arboretum’s Mission
Lorin brings a lifelong background and passion for crop agriculture, education and botany from his career at Cargill to his many roles at the Arboretum and the University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.
Giving Back in the Gardens
For the past four years, Kathi has volunteered at the Arboretum, finding joy, a sense of calm and meaningful friendships along the way.
Nature's Classroom in Action
For over 20 years, Tiffany has brought first graders to the Arboretum, seeing firsthand the impact of nature-based learning on her students.
A Champion for Plants
David leads critical conservation efforts at the Arboretum – having a strong passion for protecting rare, endangered and Minnesota-native plant species.
Contact Us
For specific questions and assistance, please contact a member of our Development Office at 612-301-3220 or [email protected].
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that secures and manages philanthropic support exclusively for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
If you prefer to mail your gift, send it to:
Development Office, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation
P.O. Box 860082
Minneapolis, MN 55486-0082
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Tax ID: 23-7081057