Corporate Partnerships

Build a natural partnership based on mutual values, shared experiences, and meaningful connections to inspire environmental stewardship and education.

Winter Lights – Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition, November – January
Mountain Science Expo – Two-day STEM-oriented science festival for K-12 students, late April
Fall For The Arb and Spring Into The Arb – Seasonal event series with weekend nature, education, music and recreation programming
Arbor Evenings – A summertime tradition to sip and stroll through the gardens while listening to regional musicians, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June through September

ecoEXPLORE – Tech and incentive-based K-8 program reaching 30,000+ kids at 600 locations across the state
Project EXPLORE – Helps preK-12th grade teachers to integrate science in the schoolyard and boost student interest of nature and STEM
Discovery Camps – K-8 campers build lasting connections to nature and learn new citizen science skills
Project PEACE – Deepens access for underserved youth to outdoor learning and STEM activities
Adult Education – 200+ annual classes led by expert instructors in our classrooms, gardens and the Forest Blue Ridge Naturalist Certification of Merit program.

Support our mission and reach desirable audiences

Demonstrate your company’s commitment to conservation, sustainability, wellness, and lifelong learning and enrich the lives of 600,000+ Arboretum visitors and 21,000+ Member households by sponsoring events, exhibits or programs.

In addition to one full year of multi-channel sponsorship recognition, your business receives employee and client benefits such as exclusive event invitations, volunteer opportunities, and complimentary annual Memberships.

Mission-aligned touring shows and large scale exhibitions in Baker Exhibit Hall and grounds
Education-focused smaller artworks like botanical illustrations and photography in the Education Center first and second floors

Landscapes such as the National Native Azalea Collection and Bonsai Exhibition Garden encourage stewardship of our region’s plant diversity
Opportunities to help keep our 65 acres of formal gardens
Thriving WNC Green Industry Symposium to provide local continuing education for horticulture professionals