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Memorials & Honorariums

Memorial and Honorarium sponsorship donations are a great way to honor and remember family, friends, and special occasions. A variety of gifts can be given, including engraved bricks for the patio in front of the Cafferty Building or Wedding Walkway, trees with personal markers, engraved medallions, and personalized garden benches. Each visit to the Arboretum will become even more special, bringing back the memories and honor associated with your gift.

Memorial/ Honorarium Trees:

Memorial & Honorarium trees require a donation of $1,200 for a new tree and $800 for an established tree.  The variety of tree for the memorial will be chosen by the person, or group, gifting the tree from a list of plants provided by the Iowa Arboretum.

Memorial/ Honorarium Shrubs:

Memorial & Honorarium shrubs require a donation of $350.00 for a new shrub or $300 for an established shrub.  The variety of shrub for the memorial will be chosen by the person, or group, gifting the shrub from a list of plants provided by the Iowa Arboretum.

Memorial/ Honorarium Benches:

A memorial garden bench placed on the Iowa Arboretum grounds requires a donation of $1,500.00.  The price includes the solid teak bench with an engraved label.  Placement of the bench is determined by the Iowa Arboretum staff. However, requests are gladly accepted.

Engraved Brick:

Memorial/ honorarium engraved bricks are available for a donation of $150.00.  The brick will be placed in the existing patio outside the South doors of the Cafferty Building.  These bricks are a wonderful gift for memorials, honorariums, weddings, a birthday as well as anniversaries.

Wedding Brick:

Wedding bricks engraved to celebrate that special day are available for a donation of $150.00.  The brick will be placed in the walkway leading down the wedding aisle at the Beckwith Pavilion.

Medallion:

Medallions are located in the Visitor Center and can be purchased for $1,500. The medallions come in different styles (leaves, cones, birds, and other styles). A small plaque will be installed under each medallion that is purchased recognizing the donor or designee.

Please contact the Executive Director at 515.795.3216 or at info@iowaarboretum.org if you have questions about the program.