Membership | Price (+HST) |
---|---|
Single | $85/year |
Single Plus | $120/year |
Family | $130/year |
Family Plus | $175/year |
Contributing | $300/year |
Supporting | $600/year |
Sustaining | $1,000/year |
Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
President's Circle | $10,000/year |
Giving a Gift
Donate to RBG
Here at Royal Botanical Gardens, we understand that donating is an extremely personal decision. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Find out below about the ways you can contribute to RBG.
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature. By supporting Royal Botanical Gardens, you give the children of today and tomorrow the gift of nature.
Donate Online to RBG’s Greatest Need
RBG stands at a pivotal moment in its mission to connect nature, culture, and education. The urgency to protect our ecosystems, expand our educational programs, and deepen community engagement has never been greater. This is RBG’s Greatest Need.
With your gift, we can ensure our gardens thrive, our visitors are inspired, and our environment is safeguarded for future generations. Together, we can drive meaningful growth, deliver enriching experiences, and advance critical conservation efforts.
Act now—your donation will make a lasting impact!
Specialized Giving Programs

Tree Canopy and Forest Restoration Fund
RBG’s forests are under threat from invasive species and climate change. Your gift helps protect ancient Eastern Hemlocks, restore endangered species like the American Chestnut, and safeguard over 800 hectares of vital natural lands.
Donate today to keep our forests thriving for future generations.

Help Create Gardens that Inspire, Educate, and Flourish
We’re embarking on an exciting transformation—and we need your help to make it happen.
Why Your Gift Matters:
- Your donation helps create world-class gardens that inspire and educate.
- It supports conservation efforts and the preservation of rare plants.
- Your generosity ensures RBG remains a sanctuary for nature, health, and community.

Green Angels Subsidy Program
The Green Angels Subsidy Fund provides admission passes, school programming, child, adult, and family programming, and school transportation costs to those experiencing financial hardship.

Legacy Giving & the 1941 Club
When you leave a legacy gift to Royal Botanical Gardens, you help RBG connect people, plants, and place for generations to come.

Tribute & Memorial Program
Let someone know that you are thinking of them by making a donation to Royal Botanical Gardens.
Other Ways to Donate
Making a contribution by phone or mail
Please call us at 905-527-1158 (1-800-694-4769) ext. 229 or mail your cheque to Royal Botanical Gardens, Development Department, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, On L7T 4H4.
Support RBG by hosting a Fundraising Event
Are you passionate about RBG and do you love to plan and host events? Consider hosting a virtual or in-person event to help raise funds and awareness for RBG! Simply fill out our Third-Party Events Application and one of RBG’s Development Staff will be in touch.
Donating Property Other than Cash (Gifts-in-Kind)
Gifts-in-kind, also referred to as in-kind donations are contributions of goods. Items such as books, artwork, gardening equipment and more can be given to RBG in exchange for a tax-receipt at fair market value or appraised value. Services can be donated by way of a cheque exchange. Semi-annually (in June and December), RBG reviews application and will contact interested parties who wish to donate items or services. If you have an item or a service you wish to donate, please review our gift-in-kind policy and compete our gift-in-kind form.
Contact the Fundraising Team
Do you have a question about donating to Royal Botanical Gardens, or are you interested in setting up an estate gift? Fill out the form below and a member of our team will get back to you.