Giving Week
September 25–October 4, 2026

Participate in the sixth annual Grow the Garden Week of Giving campaign! Join our community in helping the Garden reach its goal of $150,000 to support exceptional plant care, inspiring educational programs, and meaningful experiences that connect people with the natural world.

Every gift helps the Garden flourish and creates opportunities for more people to learn, explore, and be inspired. We invite you to make your gift today.

Giving to Giving Week through your Donor-Advised Fund enables a more tax and cost-efficient alternative. To learn more and to find your DAF provider, click here.

WEEK OF GIVING DONATIONS

Total Donations: $132,630
Total Donor Count: 301

GIVE

Your gift helps care for extraordinary plant collections, protects pollinator habitats, and brings hands-on environmental education to thousands of visitors annually.

MATCH

Thanks to generous supporters, every gift is matched up to $75,000, doubling your impact toward the Garden’s $150,000 goal.

WIN

When you give, you will also be entered to win amazing Garden experiences, including VIP Night Lights access, tickets to exclusive events, and more.

THANK YOU TO OUR CHALLENGE DONORS

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Taylor Bearden and Vanessa Calixto
Greg and Lauren Brown
Catherine Colinvaux and Phillip Zamore
Jeanie and Robert Connolly
Jyoti and Ravi Datta
Kathleen Devericks
Aisling Gaughan and Kent Russell
Maria Heskes-Allard and Roger Allard
Ellen Hornig
Jim Karadimos and Bill Beever
Roxy and Dix Leeson
Jean and Rick Leif

Aimee and Seth Lombardo
Indira and Baltej Maini
Matthew Mattus and Joseph Philip
Lisa and Neil McDonough
Shiamin and Rajendra Melville
Jean and Anthony Poteete
Linda and Mark Shelton
Priya and Nitin Vaidya
Shannon and Graham Wall
Gayle and Chick Weiss
Shirley and Peter Williams
Emily and Tom Wood

GIVING WEEK IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED IN PART BY

Country Bank Logo - Giving Week Sponsor

LEARN MORE

What is Grow the Garden Week of Giving?
Grow the Garden is New England Botanic Garden’s largest annual fundraiser. As a nonprofit organization, all money donated through this effort helps support the Garden’s mission of creating experiences that inspire people and improve the world.

What does my gift to Grow the Garden do for New England Botanic Garden?
Each donation supports the operations of the Garden. From educational programs to horticultural projects, you can be sure that your gift will be used to help the Garden thrive!

How can I donate?
There are several ways to make a meaningful gift to Giving Week. You can donate with a credit/debit card here, through your DAF account, in person at the Garden, by check, phone, or by Venmo: @NEBGatTowerHill.

Is my gift tax-deductible?
All gifts are eligible for a tax deduction per IRS guidelines. Donations made online will receive an email receipt. Mailed donations will be sent a letter acknowledging gifts. All other receipts are available upon request.