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Giving societies

Palm Dome and Begonia Giving Society members form the core of support that breathe life into the Botanical Gardens every day. Through involvement and philanthropy, members help to strengthen the foundation for the Botanical Gardens’ future fiscal sustainability, ensuring that the Botanical Gardens is here for generations to come. 

With a tax-deductible gift of $500 or more you join a community dedicated to the impact the Botanical Gardens has on Western New York and beyond, garnering over 100,000 visitors each year from all 50 states and 23 other countries.

Society Benefits

We are pleased to recognize the philanthropic investment of our Giving Society members with unique opportunities and privileges such as complimentary membership, intimate behind-the-scenes tours with Botanical Gardens’ leadership, private previews of our exhibits, an invitation to our annual donor appreciation reception, and more!

Benefits

All members of our Palm Dome and Begonia Giving Societies receive the following benefits:

  • A complimentary one-year membership (level of your choice)
  • Invitation to the annual Donor Reception
  • Donor recognition listing (optional)
  • 10% discount in the gift shop
  • Discounts on classes and events.

All benefits listed above.

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All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Six free one-time use digital guest passes automatically added to your membership to share with family and friends.
  • Two free tickets to Gardens After Dark upon request.
  • Personal docent-guided tour of the Botanical Gardens for up to six on a mutually agreed upon date.
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All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Six free one-time use digital guest passes automatically added to your membership to share with family and friends.
  • Two free tickets to Gardens After Dark upon request.
  • Personal docent-guided tour of the Botanical Gardens for up to six on a mutually agreed upon date.
  • Personal tour for two of the Botanical Gardens with a member of the Horticultural and/or Education Staff on a mutually agreed upon date.
Join now

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Six free one-time use digital guest passes automatically added to your membership to share with family and friends.
  • Two free tickets to Gardens After Dark upon request.
  • Personal docent-guided tour of the Botanical Gardens for up to six on a mutually agreed upon date.
  • Personal tour for two of the Botanical Gardens with a member of the Horticultural and/or Education Staff on a mutually agreed upon date.
Join now

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Six free one-time use digital guest passes automatically added to your membership to share with family and friends.
  • Two free tickets to Gardens After Dark upon request.
  • Personal docent-guided tour of the Botanical Gardens for up to six on a mutually agreed upon date.
  • Personal tour for two of the Botanical Gardens with a member of the Horticultural and/or Education Staff on a mutually agreed upon date.
  • Opportunity to host a private event at the Botanical Gardens for up to 25 guests on a mutually agreed upon date (catering not included).
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2024 Supporters

Thank you to everyone who helped support our Botanical Gardens last year.

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