1927 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA, 50701 | 319-226-4966 | info@cedarvalleyarboretum.org
Hours: Sunday: 11-6 | Monday: Closed | Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat: 9-6 | Thursday: 9-8
Arboretum Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships help the Arboretum grow as a shared community space where people can connect with nature and with one another. By becoming a sponsor, you support the care and growth of the Arboretum while strengthening our ties to the community. Sponsorships can honor a loved one, celebrate a special moment, or simply show your support for a place that brings people together. With a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits available, there’s an option for every budget.
Why Become a Sponsor?
- Support a beloved community space
- Gain recognition for your business or name
- Celebrate a loved one or your love of nature
Why Your Impact Matters
- Helps maintain gardens and seasonal displays
- Supports educational programs and classes
- Keeps the Arboretum welcoming and accessible
Sponsor Benefits
- Recognition in our newsletter, on social media, and on our website
- On-site signage at your sponsored feature from May–October
- Sign includes your name or brand plus a QR code to your information
- Select sponsorship levels include a complimentary membership
Ready to Become a Sponsor?
Explore the opportunities below and help the Arboretum continue to grow.
Gnome - $200
The Gnome Scavenger Hunt is one of the Arboretum’s most popular attractions, engaging visitors of all ages throughout the season. Guests follow a clue-based map to discover 19 hidden gnomes placed throughout the gardens, each marked with a plaque. Upon completing the hunt, participants receive a fun prize.
Sponsoring a gnome is a highly visible way to connect with the broader community. Each sponsorship includes a plaque placed next to the gnome featuring a business logo or individual name. Sponsors also have the option to rename their gnome. (Please include the gnome’s name in the comment box if you wish to change it).
Tree Sapling - $500
Sponsoring a tree sapling helps support our goal of “Growing For Generations” by expanding the Arboretum’s collection of native trees along the Loop Trail near the Sesquicentennial Forest. Unlike a memorial, which is permanent, this sponsorship is seasonal. Each year, new saplings are planted, allowing the forest to grow and change over time. Your support makes a visible impact during the season, while helping the Arboretum continue to thrive for years to come.
Sponsors are recognized with a plaque near their sapling featuring a business name, logo, or individual name. Your sponsorship nurtures a living forest, connects people with nature, and helps the Arboretum grow for generations.
Mosaiculture - $500-$1,500
Mosaicultures are one-of-a-kind living sculptures, created with metal frames, soil, and carefully placed plants. Each sculpture is a stunning blend of artistry and horticulture, bringing creativity, color, and life to the gardens.
The Arboretum is home to four mosaicultures: a frog, a bison, a peacock, and a set of three bees, each located in a different part of the grounds.
Sponsoring a mosaiculture is a unique opportunity to connect with the community, support the Arboretum, and gain recognition. Sponsors receive a plaque near the sculpture featuring their business name, logo, or individual name, and includes a complimentary membership.
Other Options - $100-$1,000
Support the Arboretum in ways that help our gardens, programs, and community thrive. These sponsorships can include any of the gardens, seasonal programs, or any area that contributes to the beauty, education, and vitality of the grounds.
Sponsors are recognized with a plaque displaying a business name, logo, or individual name, giving visibility for your support as visitors explore the Arboretum.Whether you want to highlight a special space, support an educational initiative, or help fund seasonal programs, these sponsorships provide flexible opportunities to make a real impact, connect with the community, and help the Arboretum flourish for everyone to enjoy.