Wish List

New Nursery Benches … $5,885
Two have been funded so far

10 new benches at $588.50 each

Nursery benches reduce the impacts of weeds, insects and disease to create cleaner conditions for growing happier, healthier plants. They also optimize growing space in our greenhouses. You can help us procure 10 new benches to enhance operations.

Lath House Renovation … $165,000

Gifts of all sizes will help

After more than a decade, it’s time to refurbish the JCRA’s award-winning Lath House by adding new timbers and design adjustments. Gifts of any size will help us revitalize this iconic structure where we ensure new and rare plants can flourish before transplanting them to our gardens.

Design Development for Education Annex Building … $20,000

100 gifts of $200 could support this

As our team grows, we need more space to develop new programs and educational offerings for our community. The first step is a design and feasibility study that will empower us to create a plan for installing this new annex alongside our current horticulture staff building.

Brick Columns … $120,000

10 spans of fence and columns at $12,000 each

Recent donor-funded additions of brick columns and iron fencing provide an aesthetic and welcoming face for visitors and help show our ties to NC State. We aim to replace the remaining chain link and barbed wire fencing by 2026 to complete our Beryl Road facelift.

Solar Charging Station … $13,500
Fully funded!

Solar panels boost our ability to sustainably charge garden equipment and vehicles. By helping us add panels to the roof where this equipment is stored, you’ll enable our team to continue showcasing that practicality and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.

Internships … $50+

$6,500 supports one summer internship for a student

Interns offer vital support during our busy summer season, as they help with maintenance and youth and adult education while immersing themselves in hands-on horticulture. You can help expand these internship opportunities that grow our community with a gift of any size.

Staff Enrichment … $500 to $7,500

JCRA staff grow their expertise and enrich our community through visits to peer horticultural institutions, participation in conferences and symposia, and other activities. Any amount helps us fund these experiences that raise the profile of our arboretum while amplifying our impact.

Technology Infrastructure Upgrades … $10,800

Six laptop computers at $1,800 each

Our growing team needs access to modern technology to provide premier service to our community. Donor support to purchase upgraded laptops will help us direct JCRA funding toward other projects that strengthen our mission of education, conservation and research.