Help us open the gates again
Ways to Give
Your gift helps Arborcrest recover from Hurricane Helene and welcome visitors back on April 15, 2027.
Please make your check payable to Arborcrest Gardens and mail it to:
Give by check
Arborcrest Gardens
174 Evergreen Lane
Boone, NC 28607
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tHANK YOU FOR HELPING THE DREAM LIVE ON.
Questions about giving? arborcrestgardens@gmail.com | (828) 263-3358
THE DREAM LIVES ON
Help Arborcrest Gardens Open Its Gates Again
In the early morning hours of September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene roared into western North Carolina. At Arborcrest, the storm devastated the gardens, damaging trails, bridges, and treasured plantings. The gates closed, and our small team began the long work of restoring and rebuilding.
Now we are preparing to reopen on April 15, 2027.
Your gift will help us finish that work and bring back the beauty you have been waiting to see - the brilliant flowers, sweeping mountain vistas, and unexpected discoveries around every bend. It will also support our research with rare and threatened plants and help us welcome you back for walking tours and riding tours aboard our electric shuttles. Josh or Leigha narrates the riding tours.
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Whether you have visited before or are just discovering Arborcrest, you can help carry this work into the future. Please make a gift today and help us open the gates again.
THE DREAM LIVES ON
Other Ways to Give
Give from your IRA
Ask your IRA custodian about making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) payable directly to Arborcrest Gardens, Inc. Use the charity details below.
If you are age 70 1⁄2 or older, ask your custodian whether a QCD fits your plans.
Give through your donor-advised fund
Recommend a grant to Arborcrest Gardens, Inc. through your fund’s sponsoring organization. Use EIN 56-1582536 to identify Arborcrest. Grants are subject to your sponsor’s eligibility requirements and approval.
Leave a gift through your estate
Help the dream live on by naming Arborcrest Gardens, Inc. in your will, trust, or beneficiary designation.
Give your attorney or adviser our legal name, EIN, and mailing address below.
Charitable remainder trusts
If you are considering a charitable remainder trust, ask your attorney or tax adviser about naming Arborcrest Gardens, Inc. as a charitable beneficiary.
Charity details
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Arborcrest Gardens, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation.
Arborcrest Gardens, Inc.
174 Evergreen Lane, Boone, NC 28607
EIN: 56-1582536
arborcrestgardens@gmail.com | (828) 263-3358
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​Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution.
How Your Donation Keeps Us Going
Funds research to propagate and assess threatened species
Support for our team to perform essential work
Aids in creating thriving habitats for local wildlife
Improves educational tours & makes them accessible to all
Contributes to long-term sustainability of the garden
A Living Classroom
We believe that community involvement is essential in the world of gardening. This work is made possible through generous donations, which help support our efforts.
Agriculture
We aim to demonstrate that small-scale, sustainable agriculture is within reach for many. From a child’s first seed to a bountiful harvest, we believe that knowing where our food comes from is the foundation of true food literacy.
Guided Tours
We provide free educational riding tours for everyone, including individuals with disabilities who may find it challenging to walk the trails. Everyone deserves the chance to experience the magic of plant diversity.
Sanctuary
We strive to create a welcoming environment in the garden where everyone feels safe and included. Our goal is for each visitor to experience a sense of tranquility and belonging, allowing them to connect with nature and to one another.
Volunteering
We have designed, installed, and maintained beautiful outdoor spaces at Watauga High School, Hardin Park Elementary School, and community churches. Since 1987, we continue to provide landscaping services for the churches.