A donation to the Garden is a beautiful way to honor a legacy or commemorate a special occasion. An anniversary, wedding, graduation, birthday, holiday or other event may be celebrated with a gift in the name of the honoree.

The Garden may also be designated to receive memorial gifts or donations in memory of a special person. 

To make a tribute or memorial donation, please visit our donation page and include the name of your tributee, your dedication, and relevent mailing address in the comment section. A letter will be sent to both you and your tributee. For special instructions, please contact (909) 625-8767 ex 258 or advancement@calbg.org.

Honor someone special in your life by inscribing a tribute on an engraved brick along one of the Garden's pathways. For a donation of $1250, you have the option to inscribe a name or message on a brick and you will help fund the installation of accessible and environmentally friendly pathways at CalBG. CLICK HERE to donate!

Dedicate a tree, plant or flower bed to a loved one. Donations range from $500 to $5,000 with varied terms depending on the plant and location. Tree & Plant Dedications support the care and maintenance of CalBG’s 86 acre living collection. 
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Plant dedications include a message or name on a plant ID sign. Plants and locations are preselected by our Horticulturists and subject to season and availability. 
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Trees: For a restricted, minimum donation of $5,000, donors may dedicate a preselected tree in the garden, guaranteed for a period of 10 years.

Showstopper Plants: For a restricted, minimum donation of $2,500 donors icate a preselected perennial plant or bush, guaranteed for period of 5 years. 

Matilija Bed: For a restricted, minimum donation of $1,000 donors may dedicate a bed of Matilija Poppies. This dedication will be on display in the garden for one season of blooms.

Seasonal Wildflower Bed: For a restricted, minimum donation of $500, donors will dedicate a preselected bed of annual wildflowers. This dedication will be on display in the garden for a period of 3 months.  

Contact (909) 625-8767 ex 221 or advancement@calbg.org to start the process.

Created by a master carpenter, these benches are made of redwood and have a term of 20 years. The minimum donation for a bench is $15,000, which includes installation, annual maintenance, and an engraved bronze plaque. Bench donations are fully tax deductible.

Contact (909) 625-8767 ex 221 or advancement@calbg.org to start the process.