Named to commemorate the founding director of Arnold Arboretum and its famed landscape designer, the Sargent-Olmsted Society recognizes a community of plant, garden, and science enthusiasts who provide philanthropic support to the Arnold Arboretum. Cultivate a deeper understanding of the botanical world through exclusive access to the Arnold Arboretum, its collections, and expert staff through select benefits including special programs and signature events.
Sargent-Olmsted Society Giving Levels
All members of the Sargent-Olmsted Society enjoy the benefits of membership in the Friends of the Arnold Arboretum at the Benefactor level.* Additional benefits are available at each giving level of the Society as detailed below:
Ginkgo Circle $2,500+
Invitation to Sargent-Olmsted Society Reception
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Recognition in the Arboretum’s Annual Report
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive wall calendar with modern and archival images the Arboretum and its collection
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive pack of 5 note cards, with images from the Arboretum’s grounds and archives
Arbor Day Seedling cultivated by the Arnold Arboretum
Stewartia Circle $5,000+
Behind-the-scenes gathering with the Director
Invitation to Sargent-Olmsted Society Reception
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Recognition in the Arboretum’s Annual Report
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive wall calendar with modern and archival images the Arboretum and its collection
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive pack of 5 note cards, with images from the Arboretum’s grounds and archives
Maple Circle $10,000+
One “Notable Membership” ($250 level) to give as a gift
Behind-the-scenes gathering with the Director
Invitation to Sargent-Olmsted Society Reception
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Recognition in the Arboretum’s Annual Report
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive wall calendar with modern and archival images the Arboretum and its collection
Metasequoia Circle $25,000+
One “Notable Membership” ($250 level) to give as a gift
Behind-the-scenes gathering with the Director
Invitation to Sargent-Olmsted Society Reception
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Director's Circle
How to Join
To become part of the Sargent-Olmsted Society by credit card, please use our online form.
To learn more about the Sargent-Olmsted Society or discuss becoming a part of this core group of supporters, please contact Tanya M. Holton, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 617-384-5043 or tholton@fas.harvard.edu.