Membership & Gifts
Our Members are Essential Partners.
Awbury is the largest remaining continuous tract of natural land in Germantown. Founded by a family of Quaker merchants, it became a public arboretum more than one hundred years ago. It’s a lot of precious responsibility to manage, and the importance of a core community of support can’t be overstated.
All board members must hold active membership, and only members can vote in our annual board elections.
Join us in the spirit of Nature for All.
Become a Member-Donor
Join us at a higher tier of annual giving, and let us welcome you with distinction. Choose from the following Member-Donor levels:
Member-Donors ensure our progress on many important fronts, empowering advancements in critical areas such as historical conservation, landscaping, outreach, and education.
Consider a Major Gift to Awbury
Awbury Arboretum has been a protected natural area for over one hundred years thanks largely to a handful of remarkable individuals who deeply appreciate how very special this site is. We are entrusted to ensure that Awbury continues to survive as a historic landmark and as an asset for the community we engage. Help us fulfill that promise. Help us set the best course for the future. Come have coffee or tea with us at the Cope House and let’s take a walk:
Make a Bequest
Awbury Arboretum holds a special place in the hearts of countless people who feel uniquely connected to this land. As people continue to sow memories here day after day, they discover how steeped Awbury is in the dreams and experiences of those who came before them. A legacy gift makes a profound and lasting impact beyond a lifetime.
Join us as a Corporate Sponsor
We are always grateful for the opportunity to work with local businesses. It’s yet another expression of powerful neighborhood solidarity. Your help makes countless events extraordinary at Awbury, from concerts to dinners to festivals, bringing thousands of people to these historic grounds. Business entities help manifest our dreams, expand our reach, and support the best use of these historical grounds for the common good.