Japanese Garden Ginkgo Society
The new Ginkgo Society recognizes those donors who make an annual contribution of $500 or more to the Cranbrook Japanese Garden. These gifts not only support current projects and operations but also help with the long-term preservation of the garden, as 25% of each gift goes towards the Japanese Garden Endowment. Ginkgo Society donors also receive access to special events and annual online recognition.
As a Ginkgo Society member, you are carrying on the legacy of the garden, rooted in 1915, and ensuring that it remains for generations to come.
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
To celebrate the new Cranbrook Japanese Garden Ginkgo Society, we have created the Founders Circle that includes those donors who contribute $1,000 or more to the garden by June 1, 2026. In addition to the Ginkgo Society benefits, by becoming a member of the Founders Circle you will receive a commemorative Pewabic Pottery ginkgo tile and an exclusive invitation to the new Entrance Garden Dedication Ceremony reception this fall (for all gifts made by October 2025).
THANK YOU TO YOUR FOUNDERS CIRCLE MEMBERS:
The Aikens Family
Thomas L. Booth and Lois V. Booth
Jenny Cederstrom and Jim Cederstrom
Janet Chorkey
Frank M. Edwards and Ann M. Williams
John M. Erb and Debbie D. Erb
Stephanie N. Fakih
William A. Graham
Jennifer Granger and Chris Granger
Chris Habucke
Karen R. Hagenlocker and Henry Whiting, III
Edward E. Hagenlocker and Sylvia Hagenlocker
Nichole C. Halle
Paul Hartmann and Patricia Hartmann
Masami Hida and Camilo Serna
Mark Johnson and Marc Zupmore
James A. Kelly and Mariam C. Noland
Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation
Paula J. Kemler and James E. Kemler
Elizabeth D. Lilley and Richard M. Lilley
Judith A. Lindstrom
Saida S. Malarney
Doug Miller and Carol E. Miller
Anthea Noonan
George O'Brien
Marian M. Pettengill
Ryan L. Polk
Sarah A. Post and Thomas C. Post
Gwen Potiker and Brian Potiker
John F. Reed and Julie J. Reed
Chris, Andi, and William Richardson
Aimeclaire L. Roche and Nathan Costa
Warren E. Rose and Carol Ann Rose
Anita J. Savio and John Savio
Kelly Shuert and Matthew C. Shuert
Amy Spitznagel and Mark Spitznagel
Thomas H. Stoner and Katharine Stoner
Yesenia M. Venegas and Jesse E. Venegas
Elizabeth L. Willoughby and Michael L. Willoughby
Andrew J. Wilson
Robert T. Wilson and Sandra A. Smith
Gregory Wittkopp and Dora Apel
Womens National Farm & Garden Association - Bloomfield Hills
Sheila Zuieback
PHOTO CREDITS
Cranbrook Japanese Bridge, July 16, 2019; Photography by Eric Franchy.
Ginkgo Tree Leaves.
Japanese Bon Festival, 2023; Photography by Shintaro Nabeshima.