The Gardens need your help!
Please join the "Friends of the Garden" by making a difference with a donation. Our "Friends" help with garden development, partially funding student interns and ongoing maintenance of this historic university project.
How to Donate:
Select one of the following three funds which help The Gardens in different and essential ways - OR - Other gifts are also greatly appreciated.
Fund choices:
1. People - A fund to support the students in the K-State Gardens Internship Program (Internship Program - D29740)
2. Places - A specific fund that provides financial assistance to The Gardens where needed most; such as, maintaining existing or developing new displays. (G.D.E.F. - D61020)
3. Programs - This fund supports and promotes The Gardens mission of providing "excellence in garden education" by providing resources beyond the scope of Kansas State University that will enhance and enrich The Gardens. (Friends of Gardens - D25860)
OR
Other Gifts: If you would like to discuss memorials/honorary opportunities, gifts in kind, garden related materials (equipment or tools), or make a major gift to The Gardens; please contact The Gardens' Director at 785-532-1397.
To donate by mail: Download the Mailing K-State Gardens Donation Instructions, complete with fund number, and send to The Gardens.
To donate electronically - donate online through the KSU Foundation (Please Note: Currently, all on-line contributions go to the Programs fund.)
Thank you for supporting the K-State Gardens
2023-2024 Friends of The Gardens Board Members
The board functions in an advisory fashion to the Director. It organizes fundraisers, education activities, grant writing, publicity, planning, etc.
Jenne Streeter, President
Rose Mary Boggs
Karen Brokenicky
Dan Brown
Mike Butler
Nancy Cole
Val Converse
Marcia Cooper
Libby Cyr
Ricci Dillon
Nancy Farrar
Don Glaser
Leslie Jager
Tim Lindemuth
Jo Lyle
Marie Martin
Susan Martin
Terry Olson
Barbara Pearson
Jan Stewart
Frank Tracz
Beth Unger
Dale Watson
Cheryl Yunk
Student Member
Ex Officio Members
Scott McElwain, Director of The Gardens
Kerry Wefald, KSU Foundation development officer
Steve Keeley, Department Head, Horticulture and Natural Resources
