The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton received a $2.35 million gift that will support strategic improvements, enhance the garden’s collections and ensure that it remains a top conservation resource in Southern California.
The commitment consists of a $2 million planned gift and a $70,000 annual gift for the next five years, which will allow the arboretum to address such needs as repairs and maintenance to its greenhouse and irrigation system.
“This gift is important for three reasons,” said Greg Pongetti, curator of the Arboretum and Botanical Garden. “First, these funds can be used to support physical improvements. Second, the multi-year pledge allows us to plan for the future by factoring the annual funding into our annual plans and budget. Third, we hope that this type of gift inspires others in our community to support the arboretum and our work.”
