Tyler Arboretum has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort to harness the collective power of charities, families, businesses and individuals to transform participation in the giving season.

Taking place Dec. 2, thus coinciding with the kickoff to the holiday shopping season, #Giving Tuesday aims to inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, and give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they support that help create a better world.

As a nonprofit, Tyler Arboretum depends upon the generosity of the community, members, and sponsors to remain fiscally sustainable. #GivingTuesday offers these supporters the opportunity to make a tax-deductible gift to the arboretum before the end of the year.

As part of the #GivingTuesday movement, Tyler Arboretum is asking for  donations to its Annual Fund. Gifts to Tyler on #GivingTuesday will support Tyler all year long—from green spaces to the Vegetable Garden (produce from which goes to the Media Food Bank), programs that connect children to nature, to preservation of rare ecosystems such as those found on Pink Hill.

For those unable to contribute monetarily this year, Tyler has a few volunteer opportunities on Dec. 2 for you to give back with time and talents.

For outdoor lovers, volunteer with the horticulture team from 8 a.m. until noon in efforts to care for arboretum. You will work with staff and other volunteers in weeding and general maintenance.  Tools will be provided; wear comfortable clothing suitable for the outdoors.

Do you love decorating? Our hayride wagon is ready to decorate for the holidays, as part of our Woodland Winter Wonderland experience. No experience required; we’re looking for creative folks who are able to work outdoors from 9 a.m. until noon that day.

Love crafting, but not the outdoors? The final volunteer opportunity for #GivingTuesday is helping set up for the children’s craft activities for Woodland Winter Wonderland. There will be lots of scissor action and laughter. Dress comfortably for this indoor work that will be held from 10 a.m. until noon.

Details and sign-up for the volunteer projects can be found at www.TylerArboretum.org/volunteer.

“Giving is doing what we can for people in need or committing to a cause we believe in,” said Tyler Volunteer Coordinator Julia Lo Ehrhardt. “The #GivingTuesday initiative is a great way to remind people about the good that they can give during the holiday season. Whether it’s time, talent or monetary gifts, we are truly thankful for those who choose Tyler Arboretum as the benefactor of their #GivingTuesday efforts.”

 

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