Why become a member of The Friends of the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College?
The success of a campus Arboretum depends on funding and volunteers. During the past 40 years, many people have contributed their time and money to this endeavor.
The Cactus and Succulent Garden is a campus landmark dating back to the early days of Palomar College. The Friends of the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College has become an impressive botanical collection. But all of this would have never occurred without dedicated people who really cared about the future of the Palomar College Arboretum.
Four Ways to Help Support the Palomar College Arboretum:
- Become a member of The Friends of the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College.
- Become an Arboretum Volunteer
- Make a Donation to the Arboretum
- Become an Arboretum Committee Member
There are numerous advantages to a campus Arboretum: It is a beautiful botanical garden with walking trails and benches, a place for outdoor lectures within walking distance of campus classrooms, a quiet and relaxing study and picnicking area for students, staff and the community. The sciences, photography, kinesiology, anthropology, art, performing arts, and communication classes have used the Arboretum as a place for field trips, class projects and research. The valuable coastal sage scrub preserves, archeological sites, and exchange programs have enriched student learning. The Friends of the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College give two Palomar College student scholarships each year.
Today, more than ever, we need members to insure that the Arboretum develops into a first class botanical garden. Please join The Friends of the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College!
In addition to your tax deductible membership, here are a few additional benefits:
Free workshops, tours, lectures, events and activities
Supports International collaborations
Supports campus collections from around the world
Email invitations for special events/lectures
10% discount at Arboretum plant sales
Arboretum newsletter
Support student scholarships
Opportunity to serve on the Arboretum Committee
Arboretum Committee Meetings, Lectures & Workshops qualify for faculty Professional Development credit http://www.palomar.edu/pd/
100% of your donations and membership fees benefit The Friends of the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College.
Your generous donations and membership fees are also used to employ student workers in the Arboretum.
Join the Friend of the Palomar College Arboretum!
Please use the online form to become a member of the Arboretum.
Arboretum Membership Online Form
Palomar College Foundation Office
1140 W. Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1150 ext. 2664
Palomar College Employees may use payroll deduction to pay membership dues.
Thank you for your support, donations and membership to The Friends of the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College!