Chris Smith, MBA

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One Seed at a Time: NTX Giving Day Early Giving Opens

September 01, 2020

Help Bella Change the World, One Seed at a Time

NTX Giving Day Bella Image

Dear Friends,

While 2020 has been full of unexpected challenges, the unfortunate reality is that the threat to endangered plants and ecosystems still exists and they still need our protection.

BRIT offers a solution – one seed at a time. [Click on image above to find out more.] Help us plant the seeds of hope through outstanding outdoor education programs, world-renowned research, and valuable art and book collections.

Early giving opens today for the Sept. 17 North Texas Giving Day campaign, one of the largest community giving events in the nation. We hope we can count on your support. 

Your gift also strengthens our partnership with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden so we can continue to reward our greatest champions (you!) with complimentary perks such as members-only discounts, free Garden admissions, and reciprocal benefits at other botanical gardens.

With your help we can continue to focus on our mission of plant conservation and education. Please consider supporting BRIT in these ways:

  • Share this email with a friend;

  • Renew your membership;

  • Donate now.

As always, we are forever grateful for your support.

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