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Monarch Society

The Conservatory’s vision is a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience. No group makes this vision possible on a daily basis moreso than the Monarch Society. Just as monarch butterflies are a symbol of transformation, this group of donors creates transformational change in our education, outreach, arts and culture, and horticulture offerings.

Join the Monarch Society with a gift of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund. Support from people like you enables the Conservatory to fulfill its mission and ensures operational strength and security. We thank our Monarch Society members through complimentary year-round admission, special donor events, and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.

Levels & Benefits  Calendar of Events

Monarch Society Benefits

Monarch Society members at all levels enjoy these base benefits. Impact on our mission grows at each increased gift level, as do the benefits we offer.

-Free admission to the Conservatory
-Free admission for up to 10 guests attending with you
-Recognition in annual donor listing
-Admission benefits at over 270 gardens in North America
-Invitations to member, donor and sponsor events
-Exclusive Monarch Society events
-Discounts at Botanica
-Monarch Society email updates
-Discounts at the Garden Café
-Monarch Society Calendar of Events

Monarch Society Levels

Monarch Society donors are able to make whatever size impact feels right for them. The group includes multiple gift levels and associated benefits at each level, each aimed at getting you closer to the horticulture, community outreach, education and exhibitions that your Monarch Society support directly makes possible.

We’re grateful for the generosity and commitment of the 2023 Monarch Society members and hope to welcome you to this group!

Monarch Society Bronze—$1,000-$2,499
Monarch Society Silver—$2,500-$4,999
Monarch Society Gold—$5,000-$9,999
Monarch Society Platinum—$10,000+

Note: If you would like to join or renew Monarch Society support and split your gift up into equal quarterly or monthly payments, please contact Marly Coldiron at [email protected]

Join at the Bronze level Join at the Silver level

Join at the Gold level Join at the Platinum level


Tax Season Notice: The Conservatory does not automatically send year-end gift summaries; however, if a letter summarizing your 2023 cash donations is essential for your tax preparations, one can be provided.

To request a letter summarizing your 2023 donations, please email Laurel Quaintance, Donor Services Manager, at [email protected].