Through their involvement and annual support, President’s Circle members support Brooklyn’s very own horticultural treasure.
Enjoy an insider’s view of Brooklyn Botanic Garden by joining the President’s Circle. Your annual, tax-deductible gift of $1,500 or more makes you a partner in a community of dedicated individuals who are supporting the Garden's programs, which have an impact around the corner and across
the globe.
In appreciation and recognition of your philanthropic commitment to Brooklyn Botanic Garden, we are delighted to offer you unique privileges and opportunities. You will get to know the Garden intimately through special behind-the-scenes tours by its dedicated staff, private previews to public events, an annual President’s Circle celebration, and day trips to private gardens in the New York area. President’s Circle members enjoy exceptional access to BBG and all of its gardens, facilities, programs, and much more.
Join the President's CircleFor more information on becoming part of this special group, please call
Robby O’Sullivan at 718‑623‑7246 or email majorgifts@bbg.org.
In appreciation of their generosity, President’s Circle members are granted unique privileges and behind-the-scenes access to the Garden.
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Wisteria $2,500 |
Magnolia $5,000 |
Oak $10,000 |
Rose $25,000 |
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Invitation to private previews, receptions, and other events specifically for the President’s Circle |
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Annual day-trip tour of outstanding private gardens |
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Invitation to annual President’s Circle |
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Two Signature Plants selected by BBG horticulturists |
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Personally guided tour of BBG |
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Unlimited free admission to BBG for you and your guests |
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Unlimited free parking upon presentation of membership card |
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Recognition in BBG’s newsletter, |
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Personal tour of BBG by senior Horticulture staff |
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Invitation to participate in seed-collecting and horticultural expeditions with BBG curators |
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Personal lunch and tour of Garden for two with BBG’s president |
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Opportunity to host a private event during select hours for up to 25 guests in one of BBG’s gardens (catering costs apply) |
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One complimentary Individual membership |
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One complimentary Family/Dual membership |
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One complimentary Family/Dual Plus membership for a friend |
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One complimentary Signature membership |
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One complimentary Sponsor membership |
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Additional Benefits for all President's Circle Members include
- Invitations to members' events, including the Members' Plant Sale Preview, Members' Summer Hours, and Sunset Picnics
- 10% discount at the Garden Gift Shop and Terrace Cafè
- Discounts and advance notice for public programs, courses, trips, and tours
- Subscriptions to Guides for a Greener Planet and Plants & Gardens
- A BBG calendar
- Library use and borrowing privileges
- Reciprocal privileges at botanic gardens across the country
- Discounts from Membership Partners, local and national garden-related retailers, and other businesses
For more information on becoming part of this special group, please call Robby O’Sullivan at 718‑623‑7246 or email majorgifts@bbg.org.
President’s Circle Dinner 2012
At September’s annual President’s Circle Dinner, attendees bid adieu to summer with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on Lily Pool Terrace before enjoying dinner in the Palm House. The beautiful early-autumn weather inspired lively conversation among President’s Circle members and BBG’s Horticulture staff, including its new vice president,
Spring 2012 President’s Circle Highlights
What a spring it’s been! Between spells of unseasonable warmth, deluges of rain, and clouds and sun alternating at a dizzying pace, spring 2012 has provided enough atmospheric variations to take us on a regular botanical thrill ride. Cherries bloomed in early April, bluebells were out before May, and even BBG’s roses accelerated to peak beauty
2012 Winter Warm-up
Orchids make up the most diverse plant family on earth, comprising between 20,000 and 30,000 species. BBG’s renowned orchid collection contains over 6,000 of these precious plants, and on a rainy night in February, our President’s Circle members and friends got a behind-the-scenes look at their home in the Robert W. Wilson Aquatic House.
A Trip to the New Jersey Pine Barrens
Last month, two great friends of BBG traveled with Native Flora Garden curator Uli Lorimer to the New Jersey Pine Barrens to explore the area’s wealth of plant life, collect seeds, and sample ripe cranberries. BBG members Lola Lloyd Horwitz and Marni Majorelle are not only expert gardeners with decades of horticultural experience, they
Fall Foliage Walk 2011
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus On a beautiful Sunday morning in early November, members of BBG’s President’s Circle gathered on the Osborne Garden’s inviting Fawcett Terrace for hot cider, fresh pastries, and a stroll around the nearby grounds to take in the autumn
The Gager Society Is Now the President’s Circle
In the 101 years that BBG has existed, the Garden has had only six leaders. Dr. Charles Stuart Gager was the first. About 20 years ago, to recognize members who join the Garden at the highest membership level, the Gager Society was created in that visionary first director’s name. Today, in addition to the current president, Scot Medbury, we
Gager Dinner 2011
For a new twist on an old favorite, this September’s annual Gager Dinner began with cocktails in the Children’s Garden, a rare treat—normally the maximum age for admission there is 17! Guests enjoyed a look inside the Children’s Garden house, a peek at some plans for the upcoming re-imagining of the south Garden, and
2011 Events Highlights
This year BBG’s special membership group attended more events than ever before! Here’s a quick look at a few great times we enjoyed: Insider’s Look at Graceful Perseverance | March 30 Bonsai curator Julian Velasco led tours of BBG’s enchanting collection after guests enjoyed an early-spring reception in the Steinhardt
