Be a Victor for Nature!
Dear Members and Friends,
Wanting to renew your membership or make a gift? We encourage you to make your gift online at https://leadersandbest.umich.
Having trouble with your digital membership number? We want to make sure you can continue to use your membership while our office is closed. If you are experiencing problems with your member ID, please use temporary code 210101 until we can resolve your issue.
Having trouble with your digital membership card, or want a paper card? Due to coronavirus workplace restrictions, we are currently unable to send paper membership cards and hope you will use this opportunity to take full advantage of our new digital membership card program. However, we understand not everyone has access to the required technology, so if you would like to discuss your options for a paper card we will respond to your message when we return to the office.
Giving Priorities
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum are transformative places where students, faculty and members of the community can connect with and learn from nature. Our land and water ecosystems—home to approximately 20 percent of Michigan’s native flora and to several key endangered plant and wildlife species—are rich in unrealized research and teaching opportunities. With the help of generous supporters who care about the natural world and share our vision, we’re pursuing a strategy of preservation and growth.
- Internships
- Field study and research
- Campus Farm
- Nature Education
- Endowment
- Collections:
- Peony Garden
- Great Lakes Gardens
- Bonsai and Penjing Garden
- Gaffield Children’s Garden
Membership
Join Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum and help support our work in environmental education, stewardship, and enjoyment. Membership is a wonderful way to show your support, stay connected, and receive many exclusive benefits.

Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Give a unique gift to celebrate or remember friends and family. Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum can help you commemorate a special occasion or remember a loved one with an enduring gift.
Planned Giving
Create a lasting legacy to a well-loved place through planned giving. Planned giving offers the opportunity to make a larger gift than is possible within one’s lifetime.
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