Support the New England Botanical Society

Help Advance the Study, Conservation, and Appreciation of Plants

For more than a century, the New England Botanical Society (NEBS) has played a vital role in documenting plant diversity, supporting botanical research, and fostering a community of people dedicated to understanding the natural world. Your donation helps ensure this work continues for generations to come.

Every gift—large or small—directly supports NEBS programs, publications, and educational opportunities that deepen botanical knowledge and protect New England’s botanical heritage.

Why Donate?

Your generosity helps NEBS to:

Support botanical research, field studies, and scientific exchange
Publish Rhodora, a leading journal of botanical science
Offer lectures, field trips, symposia, and educational programming
Preserve and share more than a century of botanical scholarship
Encourage the next generation of botanists through student engagement

NEBS is a nonprofit organization, and donations help sustain both our scientific mission and our community-centered activities.

Ways to Give

Make a One-Time or Recurring Donation

A financial contribution is one of the most impactful ways to support NEBS. Donors may choose to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation to provide ongoing support throughout the year.

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Honor or Memorial Gifts

Celebrate someone special or honor the memory of a loved one with a tribute gift. These donations are a meaningful way to recognize individuals who share a love of plants and the natural world.

Student & Program Support

Your donation can help reduce barriers for students and early-career botanists by supporting:

Student memberships
Travel assistance for field meetings and conferences
Educational programming and mentorship opportunities

Legacy Giving (Planned Giving)

Create a Lasting Impact

Legacy giving—also known as planned giving—allows you to support the New England Botanical Society beyond your lifetime while aligning your philanthropic goals with your personal and financial planning.

By including NEBS in your estate plans, you help ensure that botanical research, conservation, and education continue well into the future.

Planned gifts may include:

Bequests through a will or trust
Beneficiary designations on retirement accounts or life insurance policies
Charitable remainder trusts or other planned giving vehicles

Legacy gifts of any size make a lasting difference and help preserve NEBS’s mission for future generations of botanists, researchers, and plant enthusiasts.

Discuss a Legacy Gift

If you are considering a planned gift or would like to notify us that you have included NEBS in your estate plans, we would be honored to speak with you. Conversations are confidential and without obligation.

Please contact:

Dr. Don Hudson
Treasurer

Thank You for Your Support

Your generosity strengthens the New England Botanical Society and helps safeguard the study and conservation of plants in New England and beyond. Together, we can ensure that botanical knowledge continues to grow, flourish, and inspire.

Thank you for supporting NEBS.