Giving
Every tree planted, trail maintained, and program taught here depends on the generosity of people like you. For over 60 years, the University of Alberta Botanic Garden has grown because our community showed up for it with time, care, and generosity. Your gift goes directly toward the living collections, cultural gardens, and education programs that make this a place worth protecting and sharing with the next generation of Albertans.
Donate to support the GardenWhat's Growing in the Garden
Learn more about the various projects in the garden that can bloom with your support.
Aga Khan Garden Fund
The Aga Khan Garden is part of an intellectual, educational and cultural collaboration between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan Development Network. It was opened in 2018 as a gift from His Late Highness the Aga Khan IV. Donations to this fund will support the care and maintenance of the Aga Khan Garden for generations to come.
Kurimoto Japanese Garden Fund
Donations to this fund will support the care and maintenance of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden garden, including priority projects like entrance gate upgrades, pond relining, roof replacements on structures and buildings, and tatami mat replacements in the Ozawa Pavilion.
Indigenous Peoples Garden Fund
Created in 1980, our Indigenous Peoples Garden is the first at a botanic garden in Canada. This year, we are entering a phase of restoration and renovation of the garden, in collaboration with Indigenous traditional knowledge keepers. Donations to this fund will support these restoration and upgrading efforts as well as interpretive programs.
University of Alberta Botanic Garden Fund
This fund supports both our horticultural operations and physical infrastructure. From plants, seeds, and soil to trail upgrades and show houses, this ensures our beautiful gardens remain accessible, vibrant, and blooming year after year.
Education and Programming
From school field trips to adult horticulture classes, your support helps connect people of all ages with the wonder of the natural world.
Kids in the Garden Fund
This fund is dedicated to bringing kids to the garden. Through school field trips (Wildlife of Alberta, Interesting Insects, Terrific Trees & Plants, and Wetland Wonders), Interpreter Field Trips, and our Kids’ Kits we introduce young Albertans to the beauty and importance of nature.
Adult Education and Programming
This fund is dedicated to providing programming, activities and events for adults, from mushroom walks and wellness programs to horticulture chats and gardening classes. We help connect people with the earth so that they cherish the essence of life.
Planned Giving
A gift in your will to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden creates a lasting legacy for you and your family, ensuring these gardens continue to inspire and educate for generations to come.
Contact
If you would like to discuss a legacy gift to University of Alberta Botanic Garden, please contact:
Deidra Helmig, Development Officer, UABG
780-492-9794