Make a donation to the Botanic Garden of the University of Turku
Support the work of the Botanic Garden of the University of Turku! Donations help us to maintain our collection and share information about biodiversity. It is easy to make a donation via our donation page.
Why donate to the Botanic Garden?
The Botanic Garden of the University of Turku in Ruissalo is a living and open window into biodiversity and our research.
We maintain a collection of over 5,000 plant species in greenhouses and outdoor gardens, including species from all corners of the globe. We share current research information on the importance of biodiversity and conservation, monitor the success of plant species, and promote Finland’s garden culture. We are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turku and contribute to more sustainable tourism.
By donating to the Botanic Garden, you support our diverse work to uphold biodiversity.
Our living collection is our pride
Plants are the basis of life on Earth. Human health and thriving nature are inextricably linked, and the accelerating environmental crisis means that we need to take urgent action to protect and restore biodiversity.
At the Botanic Garden of the University of Turku, the researchers and gardeners work as part of an international network to protect species from extinction, tackle biodiversity loss, and improve environmental sustainability.
By making a donation, you support the Botanic Garden so that we can maintain it as a beautiful and attractive place to visit and provide collection-based research and educational opportunities, organise events and exhibitions as well as continue as a custodian of unique plant collections and an environmental educator.
With your support, the Botanic Garden will be able to teach people of all ages about the importance of plants in our ecosystems.
With your donation:
- the garden remains a beautiful and attractive place to visit
- we can offer research and education opportunities and organise events and exhibitions
- we ensure the care of our unique plant collections
- we teach people of all ages about the importance of plants in ecosystems
By donating, you are involved in:
- creating a refuge for endangered plants
- supporting the Garden’s operations
- developing the Garden as a living and thriving environment open to everyone
- enabling us to carry out our missions in research and education
Thank you for your donation!
We warmly thank all our donors. When you donate, you can subscribe to our newsletter, where we will tell you about our upcoming events, current news, and how your donations have been used.
Over the years, we have received both large and small donations. We appreciate every donor’s contribution. Donations of all sizes help to maintain and grow the Botanic Garden of the University of Turku.
Donations are used for:
- improving and renewing the information provided to visitors
- producing a variety of exhibitions
- purchasing tools and seeds
- hiring interns during the high season
- ensuring the well-being of our rescue animals
Donation news
In previous years, we have received many donations from communities and individuals. We share news about the donations on our website and social media channels as well as in our newsletter.
Tax deductibility and data protection
Donations made to universities for the benefit of research are tax deductible in Finland. You can make a tax deduction per calendar year for a donation of at least €850. The amount can be accumulated from several donations over the course of the year. If you provide your social security number when making the donation, the University of Turku can report the donation directly to the tax authority.
The information you provide when making a donation is stored in the University’s donor register. The data will be used for communication to donors in accordance with the given consent. Read more about the privacy notice.
More information about tax deductions
More detailed instructions from the tax authority (in Finnish)
Fundraising permit
The University of Turku has a fundraising permit RA/2020/799 issued by the National Police Board. The permit is valid until further notice.