Donate to the UW-Madison Arboretum

DID YOU KNOW?

Less than 30 percent of the Arboretum's operating budget comes from University or State of Wisconsin funds.

The majority of our support is from individuals, organizations and foundations that share our commitment to ecological restoration and support our mission and vision.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about giving at any level contact:

Jennifer Skolaski
Donor Relations Specialist
UW-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI, 53711
Telephone: (608)-890-2555
E-mail: jskolaski@wisc.edu

Or

Jill Cohen Kolb
Development Coordinator
University of Wisconsin Foundation
1848 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53726
Telephone: (608) 890-1228
E-mail: Jill.Cohenkolb@supportuw.org

Donate to the Arboretum

The Arboretum has come a long way—transforming run-down farm land to the world's first restored prairie and native woodlands. With Aldo Leopold as its first director, the Arboretum has made history in the field of restoration ecology since it was dedicated in 1934.

The active participation of thousands of individuals has enabled the Arboretum to carry out its mission to conserve and restore Arboretum lands, advance restoration ecology and foster the land ethic. Many contribute their time and talent. Others, having learned about our work through free, public tours and events, have chosen to support the Arboretum financially as well.

The Arboretum is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Contributions support Arboretum teaching, outreach and research activities. To discuss giving a gift to the Arboretum, phone Jennifer Skolaski at 608-890-2555 or jskolaski@wisc.edu.

You may also go to the University of Wisconsin Foundation Web site, and download a donation form, or give online. Contact Jill Cohen Kolb with the UW Foundation at 608-890-1228 or Jill.Cohenkolb@supportuw.org if you have any questions.

Giving to a Specific Fund

Current top priorities for funding include:

Director’s Discretionary Fund

Ed Hasselkus’ Curator Endowment Fund

Arboretum Restoration Ecology Research Fund

Other Options for Making a Gift

Commemorative Benches

Commemorative Trees

Named Funds for Special Purposes

Estate Gifts

How to Give

You may mail your check directly to the University of Wisconsin Foundation, indicating the fund desired for your gift, and if it is in memory or honor of a person or event. If a specific fund is not indicated, your gift will automatically go into the Arboretum General Fund. Include your credit card information or make your check payable to the UW Foundation and mail with your form to:

University of Wisconsin Foundation
US Bank Lockbox
P.O. Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807

It is also possible to give online through the UW Foundation Web site. Click on the “Make A Gift” button which is on the right side of the page. This will take you through the necessary steps of making a gift online.