PLANTING TODAY. PRESERVING TOMORROW.

The Tree Hunter Legacy Fund honors the vision and lifelong dedication of Rod Haulenbeek—our beloved Tree Hunter—and ensures his passion for trees and the Arboretum will inspire and enrich generations to come.
“It’s not about the trees we plant today, but the legacy they leave behind.”
— Rod Haulenbeek

A LASTING LEGACY. A THRIVING ARBORETUM.

Annual distributions from this endowment will support the care, beauty, and long-term health of the May Arboretum’s collection of trees and landscapes for future generations.

AN ENDOWMENT FUND WITH PURPOSE • A LEGACY THAT GROWS

WHY IT MATTERS

Protects and enhances our extraordinary tree collection and natural landscapes.
Provides stable, long-term funding for tree care, planting, and preservation.
Honors Rod’s legacy of curiosity, stewardship, and love for trees.

YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS

Specialty tree planting and replacement
Professional tree care and health management
Landscape enhancement and habitat preservation
Arboretum infrastructure that protects our living collection
Education and engagement that inspire future stewards