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Explore our Membership Levels & Benefits
Individual $65
- Free admission to the Arboretum.
- Free access to 300+ botanic gardens through American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program.
- Two 1-time guest passes.
- Discounts to 10+ garden centers (see below) and at Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop.
- Reduced registration fees for special events.
Household $100 For two adults and all household dependents.
Same Benefits as the Individual Level plus:
- Two additional 1-Time guest passes (total of 4)
- One free plant coupon for up to $12 at Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop
- Includes membership for 2 adults and all children (17 and younger) in a household
Garden Advocate $200 Best Value!
Same Benefits as the Household Level plus:
- One free plant coupon for up to $12 at Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop
- Free access to 225+ museums through ROAM.
Garden Enthusiast $500
Same Benefits as the Garden Advocate level plus:
- Free access to 900+ cultural centers through NARM.
Trailblazer $1,000
Same Benefits as the Garden Enthusiast level plus:
- Special VIP tour for you and up to 10 guests led by expert docents and/or our Executive Director. (call 502-2998 or email arboretum@ucsc.edu to schedule)
Change Maker $2,500
Same Benefits as the Trailblazer level plus:
- Personalized landscape architectural or conservation improvement consultation (2-hour max).
Visionary $10,000 +
Same Benefits as the Change Maker level plus:
- Free Garden Enthusiast Level Membership to give to friends or family.
Discount Program for Arboretum Members
Show your current membership card for the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden and receive discounts at the following nurseries!
(The following shops give discounts on plants only)
Carry your Arboretum & Botanic Garden membership card!
What does my membership support?
Your Arboretum Membership supports the maintenance of our internationally recognized plant collections, student programs and internships, collaborations with the academic and scientific community and the horticulture industry, the Amah Mutsun Relearning Program, and our daily operations that support our visitors from near and far.
Going traveling?
Bring your Arboretum Membership Card! All annual members receive free admission to our garden and reciprocal admission to American Horticultural Society RAP gardens, discounts at local nurseries and gift shops, guest passes, and invitations to members-only special events.
Give the gift of Membership!
You can purchase an Arboretum Membership for a friend or family member so they too can enjoy all the benefits of being a member! Click on this link to Buy a Gift Membership.
Additional Benefits of Membership
Early Bird Saturdays – every 3rd Saturday morning at 7am. Bring your membership card and explore the gardens in the early morning light. Great for birdwatching, photography or quiet contemplation.
Evening Access Third Thursdays July – October: By popular request, this special Members-only series gives you access to the gardens during the early evening when the angle of the sun is at its best for photography, birding, and watching wildlife peruse for food before settling in for the night. Bring binoculars, a camera, walking sticks, or a picnic blanket and basket of your favorite summertime foods. Or simply bring yourself and enjoy the early evening calm and sunlight in the gardens.
ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums) lets you take your benefits when you travel, including admission for two and discounts in stores and restaurants. ROAM has hundreds of participating museums around the country and Canada— with over 50 in California alone! Participation in NARM (North American Reciprocal Membership) extends ROAM even further. NARM offers free admission and discounts to an additional 900 cultural centers. With all three reciprocal programs, a member can access over 1700 centers!
Discounts on plants and gifts at the Arboretum and other local nurseries!
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