Honorary & Memorial Gifts
Naming opportunities provide a great way to show your connection to the chimps and make an impact by honoring a friend/loved one or building your own legacy here at Project Chimps. Proceeds benefit the chimps by helping to offset food and enrichment costs in our annual budget. Your donation is tax deductible.
Thanks to students from Fannin High School volunteering their time and construction skills to the wood element projects. All opportunities include a commemorative plaque unless noted otherwise as a sign.
While some options below have specific locations already identified, we can also help match additional locations if you have one in mind. Our staff are happy to visit the trail with you to coordinate the location of your tribute gift.
Coordinating a Gift
If you are interested in one of our honorary or memorial opportunities, or have questions on additional ways to support the chimps through our trails program, contact our philanthropy team at donations@projectchimps.org for more information.
Plaques are engraved brass signs at 3″x 5″ with no set character limit. Keep in mind letters get smaller to accommodate verbiage as needed. Graphics can be accommodated.
Available Options Starting at $500+
$500
Last chance at this price! Will increase in 2025.
Tribute Bench
Benches to be built will be placed along trails to provide rest and seating for visitors.
$1,000
Tree Bench
Benches be built around two Black Walnuts behind the cabin near the Nature Trail.
$1,000
Picnic Table
Picnic Tables placed in Chestnut Grove near the trailhead where visitors can rest for a lunch or snack.
$1,000
Wood Arbor
Brides, lecturers, performers and more will use these arbors as stages for their events.
Available Options Starting at $5,000+
$5,000
Memorial Bridge
Bridges will carry hikers across Long Creek in various parts of the Nature Trail. One available bridge is ready to be dedicated and two others will be constructed with sponsorship.
$5,000
Pollinator Garden
The pollinator garden borders the koi pond and is complete with native pollinator plants, butterfly houses, bee hotels, and other enticements to local pollinators. We participate in the annual Georgia Pollinator Census.
A dedication sign will be added to the pollinator garden.
$5,000
Rock Garden
The rock garden is located in front of the Intern Cabin near the Chimp Tree. Featured in our annual Chimps Rock!, children can paint a new rock and exchange it for another, this area inspires kindness towards all living things.
A dedication sign will be added to the central tree of this garden as it matures.
$5,000
Walnut Forest
The black walnut forest is located behind the Intern Cabin near the Chimp Challenge Course. Featured in our field trip programs, these trees provide edible nuts for the chimps.
A dedication sign will be added to the most prominent walnut tree of this area.
Available Options Starting at $10,000+
$10,000
Chimp Tree
The Chimp Tree is located in front of the Intern Cabin by the rock garden. A local volunteer continues to carve additional chimps into this tree until the entire trunk is covered in chimps. It is additionally established as a Pokestop in the popular Pokemon Go app. The tree is a favorite photo spot for visitors during events.
A dedication sign will be added next to the tree.
$10,000
Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove is the first area a newly arriving guest sees when they come down our driveway. The Nature Trail travels through this area and a dozen picnic tables will be added in the near future. This area will be used by hikers, visitors, and student field trips as a peaceful and inviting rest area for picnics. The chestnuts can be harvested for the chimps to eat, too!
A dedication sign will be added to the most prominent chestnut tree of this area.
$10,000
Outdoor Classroom
The Outdoor Classroom is located between the Chimp Tree and the entrance to the chimp areas. Tour groups and class field trips utilize this space to learn about the chimps. Natural seating made from fallen trees has been added in one ring and a second will be added as more trees become available.
A dedication sign will be added to the most prominent tree of this area.
$15,000
Trailhead Kiosk
The kiosk is located at the trailhead by the pergola built by a scout to earn her Gold Award. This bold entrance piece will feature three panels that will educate hikers on the trail system as well as the chimps. All visitors will want to visit and review the materials showcased on this item.
Make an Impact at $20,000+
$20,000
Nature Trail
The Nature Trail is the easiest route on the trail system at just over 1 mile and minimal elevation gain. Over 30 educational signs can be found on this trail route highlighting native flora and fauna, with a few chimp facts added in. Bridges and benches to enjoy the babbling sounds of Long Creek will be located on this route. A kid-friendly geocache can also be found on this trail.
$20,000
Yellow Trail
The Yellow Trail is a moderate looping hike of 2.4 miles and reaches the peak of Paris Mountain at the highest elevation of the trail system. Hikers will enjoy a variety of landscapes as they navigate this loop that intersects with the White Trail in several locations.
The dedication of the trails will result in an updated trail head sign, updated trail map, and the name added to the website in all locations where this trail is mentioned.
$25,000
Amphitheater
The amphitheater will be a three-tier terrace with built in seating near the koi pond facing the wedding arbor with a picturesque arched bridge in the background. The seating will accommodate 50 guests with additional level lawn space above the last tier for temporary seating to be added for an additional 50 guests. The sketch was provided by a UGA student.
A dedication sign will be added to the most prominent tree of this area.
$25,000
Challenge Course
The Chimp Challenge Course is a 12-element low ropes course where groups can come together to tackle team-building activities. Eight of the elements were built by two scouts who earned their Eagle Awards. A scout troop provided the remaining four elements.
A dedication sign will be added to the most prominent tree of this area.
$25,000
Koi Pond Deck
The koi pond is a man-made .5 acre pond home to nearly 100 koi. The koi share this pond with native turtles and salamanders and migratory waterfowl visit throughout the year. A overhanging viewing deck will be added to the pond upon the dedication of this item where guests can visit with the koi who eagerly approach humans to accept the treats they offer from our fish feeding station. The sketch was provided by a UGA student.
A dedication sign will be added to the new deck once constructed.
$50,000
Intern Cabin & Gift Shop
The Intern Cabin and Gift Shop is a historic cabin over 100 years old dating back to the original property owners of the Jones Family. The cabin provides dormitory style living quarters and office spaces for up to eight student interns. The front porch has been remodeled to serve as our Gift Shop where guests can purchase items to remember their visit and support the chimps.