The Challenge at Hand

Thanks to the vision and generosity of philanthropist Enid A. Haupt, the American Horticultural Society has been headquartered for nearly 40 years at River Farm – 25 picturesque and historic acres on the Potomac River just a few miles from our nation’s capital. River Farm has brought tremendous pride to the AHS and enhanced our outreach capabilities. It has also entailed significant repairs and maintenance that are inevitable with an aging and much used property like River Farm. And we need your help.

An Investment in Today and Tomorrow

While the AHS annually dedicates significant resources to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of River Farm, we are currently facing the urgent need to modernize the property’s water and sewer system and upgrade the technological platform. These projects will require an investment of one million dollars, which is far outside the scope of our routine annual operating budget, and we need everyone’s help to reach that goal. When this project is completed, River Farm will have better fire protection, our environmental footprint will be reduced, and we will be better equipped to carry out our mission.

Making a Difference, Foot by Foot

Inch by inch, foot by foot, you can make a difference for the American Horticultural Society and River Farm, and help us expand our outreach to gardeners across the country. We need 4,000 feet of pipe to complete our project. For $250, you can underwrite a foot of progress and help us maintain and improve the Society’s River Farm headquarters for future generations. With a contribution of $250 or more, you will receive a certificate recognizing your support of the American Horticultural Society’s By the Foot Campaign.

Ways you can make a difference and underwrite a foot (or feet!) to the “By the Foot” Campaign:

• Check - mail a check, made out to the “AHS” (and note “By the Foot Campaign”) to the AHS headquarters:
  
  The American Horticultural Society
  By the Foot Campaign
  7931 East Boulevard Drive
  Alexandria, VA 22308
   

• Phone -  Call Development at (703) 768-5700 ext. 125 or email development@ahs.org.
   

• Online - Donate online by clicking here. Be sure to note your gift is to the “By the Foot Campaign”

Special recognition is available for gifts of 20 feet or more; gifts of any amount are welcome. The AHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

Thanks for your support!