Parking Update

Due to necessary adjustments to the scope of the geothermal work that is occurring in front of Lyman there will be NO accessible parking in front of Lyman for approximately the next two weeks. The closest handicap accessible parking space on College Lane is about 200 yards south of Lyman (just north of the Smith Conference Center). If Lyman guests need this space and assistance getting closer to Lyman there is a number posted on an adjacent sign where guests can call for a ride that will get them to within 30 yards of Lyman. Please call 413-585-2742 for more information if needed.

 

Parking Update

Due to necessary adjustments to the scope of the geothermal work that is occurring in front of Lyman there will be NO accessible parking in front of Lyman for approximately the next two weeks. The closest handicap accessible parking space on College Lane is about 200 yards south of Lyman (just north of the Smith Conference Center). If Lyman guests need this space and assistance getting closer to Lyman there is a number posted on an adjacent sign where guests can call for a ride that will get them to within 30 yards of Lyman. Please call 413-585-2742 for more information if needed.

 

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About the Friends

The Friends of the Botanic Garden was founded in 1992 to support the collections and enhance the resources of the outdoor gardens and Lyman Plant House. Support from our Friends sponsors the botanic garden's volunteer program, supports our internships, makes our bus subsidy program for local school field trips possible, and so much more. 

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You can become a Friend of the Botanic Garden today using the Friends Membership Form. (Printable membership forms are also available upon request by emailing garden@smith.edu.)  Friends Membership levels start at $20 for Smith students or recent alums, and range in giving levels from $100 for a Family membership to $1500 for a Champion membership.


 

As a token of our appreciation for your support

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We offer our Friends:

  • Members-only hours at the Spring Bulb Show.
  • Free admission and discounts at 300 gardens around the country.
  • Leaflet, our annual magazine that features articles by faculty, staff and students, beautiful photographs of the botanic garden and much more.
  • Special members communications featuring events listing mailed biannually.
  • A 10 percent discount on botanic garden merchandise.
     

All contributions to the botanic garden are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. For Smith alums, donations and memberships with the botanic garden receive class credit.

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Your Botanic Summer Road Trip

One of your benefits as a Friend of the Botanic Garden of Smith College is free or reduced entry at over 300 gardens nationwide through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program. It’s like a passport to public gardens across North America. A passport we encourage you to fill with stamps.

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