We are so proud to achieve this milestone in our Society's history.
Thank you to each of our current members, past members and leaders for bringing the May Arboretum Society to this milestone Anniversary.
Thank you to each of our current members, past members and leaders for bringing the May Arboretum Society to this milestone Anniversary.
A Brief History of the May Arboretum Society
The Society was establishd in 1986. In 1994 the Society was granted 501(c)3 status by the IRS as a not-for-profit charitable organization. Through fundraising events and donations, in addition to volunteer hours we support the continued improvement of the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Our Mission
Our mission is to sustain and grow the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden as well as promote its value through the creation of educational opportunities, which foster greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the role of plants in the high desert and mountain bio-regions. We also strive to promote the benefits that the Arboretum brings to our community and state.
In 2018, the Society...
- Hosted Dragon Lights Reno and welcomed more than 65,000 visitors during the five-week Chinese lantern festival.
- Donated more than $220,000 to support the arboretum.
- Increased membership in the Society by 87% compared to 2017.
- Enhanced membership benefits.
- Partnered with more than 22 non-profit organizations, institutions and local businesses.
