We rely heavily on the generosity of others to support our vision. Please consider investing in the Gardens today to help fund the following:

• Year-round beautification of the Gardens
• Educational programming and learning opportunities for students, staff, the surrounding community and all who visit the Gardens
• Provide a living laboratory for the University of Kansas Medical Center's students, educators and researchers
• Community outreach
• Day-to-day operations

Giving Opportunities

Friends of the Gardens

By making a tax-deductible gift you become part of a community of dedicated individuals whose support sustains the Gardens' progress and programs.

I Want to Support the Botanic Gardens

Dedicated Bench

The Botanic Gardens at the University of Kansas Medical Center offer a unique opportunity to pay tribute to a loved one, honor a friend or commemorate a major life event. A special message engraved on one of the garden's benches will be a lasting reminder of life's important occasions, including: birthdays, marriages, anniversaries, graduations, retirements and final memorials.

A dedicated bench, nestled into a perfect spot in the gardens, offers a thoughtful resting place to enjoy the gardens. A bronze plaque inscribed with your personalized message will be placed on the backrest of the bench. Each bench is $5,000. Choose from 2 bench styles:

Style A - Textured grey 6' cast steel bench with arms and a zinc plaque,
is available for placement on the campus north of 39th Street

Style B - Black 6' cast steel bench with arms and a zinc plaque,
is available for placement on the campus south of 39th Street.

The bench plaque is 2" x 10". Maximum of 3 lines of text, up to 55 characters per line.

Memorial Trees

Mark the heartfelt occasions in life with a memorial tree. Each tree is $700. This includes a hand-picked 2” caliper tree, planting, mulching and routine maintenance.

Order a Dedicated Bench or Memorial Tree