06/12/2026
🌳 Introducing the Tree Hunter Legacy Fund 🌳
At this year's Secret Garden Gala, the May Arboretum Society will proudly unveil the Tree Hunter Legacy Fund, established in honor of Rod Haulenbeek, whose passion for trees and dedication to the Arboretum helped shape the remarkable living collection we enjoy today.
The Tree Hunter Legacy Fund is more than a tribute—it is a promise to the future.
Gifts to this fund will help acquire, plant, and care for exceptional trees that expand the Arboretum's collection and ensure that future generations can experience the beauty, wonder, and educational value of our urban forest.
You do not have to attend the gala to support this important initiative.
🌿 Help us grow the canopy of the Arboretum for future generations.
📱 Text ROOTED to 366283 to make your donation today.
Every contribution, regardless of size, helps preserve and expand the living museum that is the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Together, we can honor the legacy of those who came before us while planting the future for those who will follow.
06/11/2026
🌿✨ Our Online Silent Auction is NOW OPEN! ✨🌿
The bidding has officially begun, and the best part is—you do **not** have to attend the Secret Garden Gala to participate!
Whether you're joining us at the event or supporting from home, you can bid on incredible auction items while helping the May Arboretum Society grow its future.
Featured items include:
🎸 An autographed Taylor Swift guitar
🏕️ Grand Canyon family glamping adventure
🌴 Mexico vacation getaway
🍷 Curated wine collections and baskets
🎼 Reno Phil season passes
…and much more!
Every bid helps support the May Arboretum Society Endowment Fund, ensuring the long-term sustainability, preservation, and growth of the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden for generations to come.
🌳 Start bidding today:
https://mayarbor2026.ggo.bid
✔ Open to everyone
✔ No gala ticket required
✔ Bid from anywhere
✔ Support a lasting community legacy
Please share this post with your friends and family and help us spread the word. Together, we can grow the future of the Arboretum.
Online Bidding Page
06/02/2026
For 40+ years, the May Arboretum Society has worked behind the scenes to support the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden, one of Northern Nevada’s most beloved public spaces.
We’re a nonprofit organization dedicated to stewardship, education, and preservation. Our members, donors, and volunteers have helped fund everything from irrigation improvements and garden expansion to third-grade pollinator programs and free field trips for Title I schools.
Our vision is simple: ensure the Arboretum has the resources it needs to become a world-class destination for generations to come.
Join us for the May Arboretum Society 2026 Gala on June 13 and help support the stewardship, education, and preservation work that keeps the Arboretum growing.
🎟️ Only a few tickets remain! Secure yours at masgala.org
06/02/2026