Connecting people and plants through education, discovery, research, enjoyment, of the natural and built landscape.

Since 1965, McCrory Gardens has been a beloved treasure, offering over 25 acres of formal display gardens and 45 acres of arboretum. Generations have come to admire its beauty and experience the joy of nature. Your support during One Day for STATE helps us continue this tradition of excellence and excitement, ensuring McCrory Gardens remains a vibrant oasis on the prairie.

Your contribution today will:

• Support Our Garden Crew: Help fund the dedicated team that maintains McCrory Gardens, ensuring the gardens remain beautiful, thriving, and full of life.
• Fund New Projects and Opportunities: Contribute to initiatives such as the Arboretum Transportation Alternatives project, which creates new ways for the public to explore and experience the Arboretum.
• Enhance Community Engagement and Learning: Support workshops, events, and educational programming that connect people to nature, cultivate a love for plants, and foster a deeper understanding of the environment.
• Maximize Impact Through Challenge Gifts: Every gift counts, and thanks to generous donors and matching opportunities, your contribution goes even further to grow McCrory Gardens and support its mission.

Your generous support is the people power that makes this garden grow. Together, we can continue to enrich lives, inspire learning, and ensure that McCrory Gardens remains a place of beauty, education, and joy for generations to come.

Your donation on September 4 will have an even greater impact, thanks to the Robert and Suzanne Robotti Family Foundation Challenges, which help your gift go further. Thank you for being part of our mission to enrich lives and connect our community through the beauty of McCrory Gardens.