Friends of the Arboretum 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
• Invitations to Members Only 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!