Community of Philanthropic Leaders
Launched in 2019, our Stewards and Sustainers program recognizes our generous supporters whose donations provide for the care, conservation, and preservation of native plants through Southern Highlands Reserve. In appreciation of their philanthropic leadership, participating individuals gain access to exclusive opportunities and experiences. Explore the garden and donor benefits associated with each level to find the right fit for you.
Donor Levels
Galax Steward
$100
Mountain Laurel Steward
$250
Rhododendron Steward
$500
Gregory Bald Steward
$1,000
Vaseyi Sustainer
$2,500
Hemlock Sustainer
$5,000
Red Spruce Sustainer
$10,000
Custom Donation
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Galax Steward
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Southern Highlands Reserve is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of members and friends. Becoming a Steward at the Galax level will help us to propagate and plant a tree on conservation land.
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Galax Steward
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Mountain Laurel Steward
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Southern Highlands Reserve is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of members and friends. Becoming a Steward at the Mountain Laurel level will help us to test our water quality and install run-off mitigation structures within the gardens. As a Mountain Laurel Steward, you will also enjoy 10 percent off a Reserve tour.
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Mountain Laurel Steward
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Rhododendron Steward
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Southern Highlands Reserve is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of members and friends. Becoming a Steward at the Rhododendron level will help us to plant approximately 50 new native pollinator plants in the Wildflower Labyrinth. As a Rhododendron Steward, you will also enjoy 15 percent off a Reserve tour.
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Rhododendron Steward
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Gregory Bald Steward
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Southern Highlands Reserve is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of members and friends. Becoming a Steward at the Gregory Bald level will help us to implement public education events within our gardens. As a Gregory Bald Steward, you will also enjoy 25 percent off a tour of the Reserve.
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Gregory Bald Steward
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Vaseyi Sustainer
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Southern Highlands Reserve is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of members and friends. Becoming a Sustainer at the Vaseyi level will help us to plant approximately 200 new native plants at the Viewsite. As a Vaseyi Sustainer, you will also enjoy two complimentary Visitor Day passes to the Reserve, early-bird access for the Native Plant Symposium, and a 15 percent discount at our Annual Plant Sale.
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Vaseyi Sustainer
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Hemlock Sustainer
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Southern Highlands Reserve is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of members and friends. Becoming a Sustainer at the Hemlock level will help us to maintain and expand our propagation greenhouses for production of high-elevation native plant species. As a Hemlock Sustainer, you will also enjoy a complimentary Private Tour of the Reserve, early-bird access for the Native Plant Symposium, and a 15 percent discount at our Annual Plant Sale.
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Hemlock Sustainer
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Red Spruce Sustainer
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Southern Highlands Reserve is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of members and friends. Becoming a Sustainer at the Red Spruce level will help us to further our red spruce restoration efforts, providing the equivalent of 1.5 acres of planted red spruce. As a Red Spruce Sustainer, you will also enjoy a complimentary Private Tour of the Reserve, two complimentary passes to our Native Plant Symposium, and a 15 percent discount at our Annual Plant Sale.
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Red Spruce Sustainer
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Custom Donation
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Gift Certificate
The perfect gift for the garden lovers in your life—purchase a gift certificate for a Visitors’ Day tour of the Reserve!
Gift-A-Spruce
Sponsor a red spruce tree for restoration in the name of someone you love. Your generous gift will sustain our red spruce restoration efforts and help us pay it forward for the benefit of us all.
Steward and Sustain
With your donation, you become part of a group working toward a vision of education, restoration, and research in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Donations to the Reserve directly support: SHR’s role in the Southern Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (SASRI), propagating red spruce trees for restoration projects in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains; development of a digital native plant database; conservation education through tours, lectures and educational events; propagation of native plants in our Nursery Complex; ongoing maintenance of SHR’s native plant display garden in the Core Park; education outreach programs with local elementary schools; research partnerships with universities and government organizations; and so much more.
Thank You
We thank you for supporting Southern Highlands Reserve and welcome you to our team! You are now part of a group of conservators dedicated to sustaining the health of our native ecosystems within the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. We thank you for choosing Southern Highlands Reserve as your partner in demonstrating your commitment to conservation.
The Southern Highlands Reserve is a nonprofit organization under the IRS code section 501(c)(3). All donations are considered a charitable contribution and are tax deductible.
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