We have $22,900. left to raise, before year-end. Please Donate Today with MightyCause
We give thanks to all volunteers over 15 years…
Our volunteer Board of Directors has contributed hours of thoughtful insights and support since 2019!
Our current Part-time Staff have given hours of volunteering time in addition to their paid roles. Thank you!
Matt Belge was the light artist who came to us in September and suggested we add special projections at our Holiday Stroll events. Then, he suggested we begin an Artist-in-Residence Program!
Beth Ford was the office volunteer who helped Rest-Stop-Ranch become an Accredited Arboretum in 2025!
David Cannistraro, Jean DiVincenzo, and New England Rose Society helped to build the 100+ Wheelchair-Accessible Rose Collection, 2017-present.
Bruce Piper and Edith Heyck helped to start our weekly volunteer Garden Crew Program in 2019. John Coulon served as a program leader. Retired individuals, student interns, and day program folks participated.
Memory Cafe Progam volunteers have included Karen Moniz, Linda Malbon, Mary Lou Eagan, and a few more.
Sunday Stroll Program volunteer has been Marlene Bettencourt, since 2013! Over the years, a few others have assisted.
Many more individuals and groups have contacted us and provided assistance and in-kind gifts over the years.
THANK YOU!
This is our final push to raise the funds needed to support:
- Growing the Accessible Gardens (2026 Forest Floor Hardscape Switchback)
- User-Friendly Labeling the Arboretum Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines
- Creating an Artist-in-Residence Program, starting with Light Artist, Matt Belge
- Offering Individual and Group Support, and Memory Cafe for Dementia Caregivers
To review the Use of Funds for each area, please visit: 12 Days of Giving is Coming Up