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Friends of the ISU Horticulture Center Courtesy Levels
Illinois State University employees can contribute through payroll deduction which is a way for faculty and staff to donate to the Horticulture Center through their paycheck.
Please enroll me in automatic annual renewal as a Friend of the ISU Horticulture Center.
Student/Recent Alumni*
$25 per year
- Your friendship provides one display perennial at the Horticulture Center.
- Your Friendship Includes:
- Bi-annual Newsletter
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Free admission to a special holiday event:
2025 Holiday at the Horticulture Center - *graduated within the last 2 years
Individual
$50 per year
- Your friendship provides supplies for the greenhouse.
- Your Friendship Includes:
- Bi-annual Newsletter
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Free admission to a special holiday event:
2025 Holiday at the Horticulture Center
Household*
$100 per year
- Your friendship funds a student intern for one day.
- Your Friendship Includes:
- Bi-annual Newsletter
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Free admission to a special holiday event:
2025 Holiday at the Horticulture Center - *4 individuals living in the same residence
Supporter
$250 per year
- Your friendship helps enhance educational outreach.
- Your Friendship Includes:
- Bi-annual Newsletter
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Free admission to a special holiday event:
2025 Holiday at the Horticulture Center - Early access on the May Plant Sale
Benefactor
$500 per year
- Your friendship provides essential maintenance for equipment.
- Your Friendship Includes:
- Bi-annual Newsletter
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Free admission to a special holiday event:
2025 Holiday at the Horticulture Center - Early access on the May Plant Sale
- Small picnic at the Center with Director and Assistant Director
Director's Circle
$1,000 per year
- Your friendship provides plant material for an entire garden bed.
- Your Friendship Includes:
- Bi-annual Newsletter
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Free admission to a special holiday event:
2025 Holiday at the Horticulture Center - Early access on the May Plant Sale
- Small picnic at the Center with Director and Assistant Director
- Receive exclusive recognition as part of the Director's Circle
- Garden Goodies basket (a fall basket of produce, herbs, flowers from the Center)
Champion
$2,500 per year
- Your friendship supports new installments and future projects.
- Your Friendship Includes:
- Bi-annual Newsletter
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Free admission to a special holiday event:
2025 Holiday at the Horticulture Center - Early access on the May Plant Sale
- Small picnic at the Center with Director and Assistant Director
- Receive exclusive recognition as part of the Director's Circle
- Garden Goodies basket (a fall basket of produce, herbs, flowers from the Center)
- Personalized tour of the Center
Business Contributors Courtesy Level
Begin at $500 per year
- Business memberships are essential support to the Horticulture Center's annual operations.
- As a Business Member You Receive:
- Bi-annual Newsletter to share with your organization
- A Team Building Volunteer Opportunity for your employees
- Your organization joins in the movement to connect people with nature in our community
- Recognition on the Horticulture Center website, Horticulture Center gardens, and promotional materials throughout the year
- Business memberships begin at $500. To learn more, contact ISU Horticulture Center Director, Jessica Chambers at horticulture@ilstu.edu or 309-438-3496.
Current Business Contributors
