President’s Circle
Join the inner circle of Garden friends: the President’s Circle.
Your support at the President’s Circle level makes you a partner in a community of dedicated individuals sustaining Garden programs that have an impact around the corner and across the globe.
In appreciation and recognition of your philanthropic commitment to Brooklyn Botanic Garden, we are honored to offer you unique privileges and opportunities. Get to know the Garden intimately through special behind-the-scenes tours by its dedicated staff, private previews of public events, and exclusive evening events with cocktails.
For more information on becoming part of this special group, please call Tricia Smit at 718-623-7202 or email [email protected].
Join the President’s Circle
President’s Circle Member Privileges
In appreciation of their generosity, President’s Circle members are afforded all the benefits of general members, plus unique access to the Garden. Highlights of President’s Circle benefits include:
Cherry Blossom Celebration
Join us for a tranquil, elegant evening of hanami, or flower viewing, with wine and curator talks under the exquisite canopy of Cherry Esplanade.
Cocktails & Exclusive Evenings in the Garden
Connect with other Garden friends and meet BBG’s curators to learn about their work during intimate cocktail receptions at the Garden and in the homes of BBG friends and trustees.
All BBG Member benefits, including:
- Invitations to members’ events, including the Members’ Plant Sale Preview, Members’ Summer Hours, and Sunset Picnics
- 10% discount at the Garden Shop and Cafè
- Discounts and advance notice for public programs and courses
- BBG note cards
- 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
Levels and Additional Benefits
- Invitation to private previews, receptions, and other events specifically for the President’s Circle
- Two Signature Plants selected by BBG horticulturists
- Personally guided tour of BBG
- Unlimited free admission to BBG for you and your guests
- Unlimited free parking upon presentation of membership card (excludes overnight parking)
- Recognition in BBG’s newsletter, Plants & Gardens
- One complimentary Individual membership for a friend
- $1,334 tax deductible
- Invitation to private previews, receptions, and other events specifically for the President’s Circle
- Two Signature Plants selected by BBG horticulturists
- Personally guided tour of BBG
- Unlimited free admission to BBG for you and your guests
- Unlimited free parking upon presentation of membership card (excludes overnight parking)
- One complimentary Dual membership for a friend
- Recognition in BBG’s newsletter, Plants & Gardens
- $2,320 tax deductible
- Invitation to private previews, receptions, and other events specifically for the President’s Circle
- Two Signature Plants selected by BBG horticulturists
- Personally guided tour of BBG
- Unlimited free admission to BBG for you and your guests
- Unlimited free parking upon presentation of membership card (excludes overnight parking)
- Recognition in BBG’s newsletter, Plants & Gardens
- One complimentary Friends & Family membership for a friend
- Personal tour of BBG by senior Horticulture staff
- Invitation to participate in seed-collecting and horticultural expeditions with BBG curators
- $4,791 tax deductible
- Invitation to private previews, receptions, and other events specifically for the President’s Circle
- Two Signature Plants selected by BBG horticulturists
- Personally guided tour of BBG
- Unlimited free admission to BBG for you and your guests
- Unlimited free parking upon presentation of membership card (excludes overnight parking)
- Recognition in BBG’s newsletter, Plants & Gardens
- One complimentary Contributor membership for a friend
- Personal tour of BBG by senior Horticulture staff
- Invitation to participate in seed-collecting and horticultural expeditions with BBG curators
- Personal lunch and tour of Garden for two with BBG’s president
- $9,677 tax deductible
- Invitation to private previews, receptions, and other events specifically for the President’s Circle
- Two Signature Plants selected by BBG horticulturists
- Personally guided tour of BBG
- Unlimited free admission to BBG for you and your guests
- Unlimited free parking upon presentation of membership card (excludes overnight parking)
- Recognition in BBG’s newsletter, Plants & Gardens
- One complimentary Supporter membership for a friend
- Personal tour of BBG by senior Horticulture staff
- Invitation to participate in seed-collecting and horticultural expeditions with BBG curators
- Personal lunch and tour of Garden for two with BBG’s president
- Opportunity to host a private event during select hours for up to 25 guests in one of BBG’s gardens (catering costs apply)
- $24,598 tax deductible
The distinguished members of the Chairman’s Circle form the Garden’s philanthropic leadership through their annual support of $50,000 or more. For more information, please call Tricia Smit at 718-623-7202 or email [email protected]
Photos From President’s Circle Events
Charity Info
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. A portion of membership fees and benefit event tickets, and 100% of contributions are tax deductible.
The full legal name and address of the Garden is
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation
1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
BBG's federal tax identification number (TIN) is 11-2417338.
Contact Us
For more information on becoming part of this special group, please call Tricia Smit at 718-623-7202 or email [email protected].