Levels

If you have any questions about your membership transaction please email gardenmembership@berkeley.edu.

Visit the Benefits tab ABOVE to see the benefits common to all levels of membership.

Click on the levels listed BELOW to see the unique offerings associated with each level or to JOIN/RENEW online.

▶ Individual - $55

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for one adult during regular Garden hours
• Two free one-time guest passes
• 100% tax deductible

▶ Family - $75

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for two adults (two members) and up to four children under age 18 during regular Garden hours
• Four (total) free one-time guest passes
• 100% tax deductible

Our Best Value
▶ Family Plus - $100

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for four adults (two members + two guests) and up to four children under age 18 during regular Garden hours
• Four (total) free one-time guest passes
• Two one-time guest pass to a Members-Only Plant Sale
• Reciprocal admissions brochure
• 100% tax deductible

▶ Sponsor - $250

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for four adults (two members + two guests) and up to four children under age 18 during regular Garden hours
• Four (total) free one-time guest passes
• Four (total) one-time guest passes to a Members-Only Plant Sale
• 100% tax deductible

▶ Patron - $500

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for four adults (two members + two guests) and up to four children under age 18 during regular Garden hours
• Four (total) free one-time guest passes
• Four (total) one-time guest passes to a Members-Only Plant Sale
• Invitation for two to the annual Director's Reception
• 100% tax deductible

▶ Director's Club - $1,000

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for four adults (two members + two guests) and up to four children under age 18 during regular Garden hours
• Four (total) free one-time guest passes
• Four (total) one-time guest passes to a Members-Only Plant Sale
• Invitation for two to the annual Director's Reception
• Providing support and leadership for the Garden's future
• $900 tax deductible
• Four free one-time passes for concerts in the Redwood Grove
• Private docent-led tour of the Garden for up to ten guests

▶ Current Cal Student - $15

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for one adult during regular Garden hours
• Two free one-time guest passes
• 100% tax deductible

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Only current UC Berkeley Students are eligible for this rate.

NOTE: Before you receive your membership packet the Garden will verify your affiliation status.

▶ Individual Cal Affiliate - $40

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for one adult during regular Garden hours
• Two free one-time guest passes
• 100% tax deductible

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UC Berkeley Affiliates are eligible for these lower rates: If you are a current UCB or LBNL staff, faculty or student, UCBG Volunteer, Cal Alumni Association member, UC Retirement Center member, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute member you qualify for these rates.

NOTE: Before you receive your membership packet the Garden will verify your affiliation status.

▶ Family Cal Affiliate - $60

Join/Renew Online

• All of the Benefits as specified under the Benefits Tab.
• Unlimited free admission for two adults (two members) and up to four children under age 18 during regular Garden hours
• Four (total) free one-time guest passes
• 100% tax deductible

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UC Berkeley Affiliates are eligible for these lower rates: If you are a current UCB or LBNL staff, faculty or student, UCBG Volunteer, Cal Alumni Association member, UC Retirement Center member, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute member you qualify for these rates.

NOTE: Before you receive your membership packet the Garden will verify your affiliation status.

Benefits

Your gift of membership preserves and maintains the Garden’s priceless collection.

Benefits common to all membership levels

• Admission to the Members-Only Plant Sale before the public Spring and Fall Sales
• Members only events and tours
• Exclusive mailings of the biannual Garden Newsletter
• Discounts on classes, workshops
• 10% discount in The Garden Shop and Plant Deck
• Reciprocal privileges with nearly 270 gardens, arboreta and conservatories across the nation
• Discounted subscription coupons to Pacific Horticulture and Bay Nature magazines (Note: Discount codes will be sent with your membership card.)
• Discounts at select local nurseries
• Members-Only monthly Horticultural Walk
• All new and renewing members in 2012 (valued at $20 or more) will receive a card for a free Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) subscription. The cards will be sent with membership packages and the subscription can be activated by returning the card to BHG. If you are a current subscriber one year will be added to your subscription.

Reciprocal Admissions Program
Garden members have access to more than 270 botanical gardens, arboreta, and conservatories throughout North America offering special admission privileges and many other benefits. Present your membership card for free admission at gardens such as the Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona or the New York Botanical Garden. Closer to home, the San Francisco Botanical Garden and the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek offer UCBG members free admission. The Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco does NOT offer reciprocal admission.

Download a printable reciprocal admissions brochure.

Click on the image cover to view an interactive reciprocal admissions brochure.

Magnolia Circle

Thank you for your 10 plus years of UC Botanical Garden membership!

Magnolia wilsonii
by Peggy Irvine

Magnolia Society
In the language of flowers the magnolia symbolizes love of nature while plants in the genus Magnolia are among the oldest flowering plants on earth. The Garden's significant Magnolia collection recently received national recognition by the North American Plant Collections Consortium. The Garden naturally selected Magnolia as the genus to symbolize our most dedicated and loyal members, those with ten plus years of Garden membership.

Magnolia Circle Breakfast
Wednesday | February 6 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We're celebrating the the Magnolia Society with a breakfast reception. Guests will be treated to coffee and pastries inside our Conference Center with an opportunity to meet Garden staff and view the beautiful botanical art of Plants Illustrated, an exhibition hosted by the Northern California Society of Botanical Artists. Optional Garden docent-led tours will be available following the reception.

* Reservations are required. Breakfast RSVP's will be taken on a first-to-call basis. Click here to register online or call (510) 643-1924 or email gardenmembership@berkeley.edu with your name(s). Due to the limited numbers we can accommodate, the event is only open to invited members (no guests please). With appreciation and gratitude for your long membership there is no charge for this event.

FAQ

Membership FAQ

1. I just bought a membership – what happens next?
2. When will my Membership expire?
3. I lost my membership card; what should I do?
4. If I forget to bring my membership card, can I still visit the Garden for free?
5. Do you have a discounted Membership level for seniors, teachers, and students?
6. Is my Garden Membership payment tax-deductible?
7. Can I change the name(s) on my Membership card after purchase?
8. Must a Family Membership have two names listed?
9. At what age do children need to be included on a Membership?
10. What is the benefit of purchasing a Family Plus Membership?
11. Does the member need to be present when using one-time guest passes?
12. May I visit other gardens with my UC Botanical Garden membership?
13. Can I bring my nieces/neighbors/friends to a member’s only event?
14. Can I transfer my membership to someone else?
15. Does the Garden offer seniors a discount membership level?
16. May members bring a guest to the Members' Plant Sale?

1. Q: I just bought a membership – what happens next?

You may use your receipt (online purchase) or temporary membership card (Entrance Kiosk purchase) as proof of membership until your permanent membership card(s) and Welcome Packet arrive by mail, usually within 3 weeks. During busier seasons, processing can take longer. If you plan to visit soon, please call 510-643-1924 to ask us to hold your member cards and materials at the Admissions Kiosk. We are happy to assist you with time sensitive memberships as well. Contact Member Services at 510-643-1924 or gardenmembership@berkeley.edu to request rush membership

You will begin receiving our monthly email newsletters, Garden Clippings and On the Deck, shortly after purchasing your membership. Garden Clippings contains timely information about tours, events, classes and other happenings at the Garden. On the Deck focuses on plants sold by the Garden. From time to time you may receive special mailings from us regarding other opportunities to support the Garden.
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Your Membership is valid for one year from the end of the month of purchase. If you have purchased a two-year Membership, then it is valid for two years from month of purchase. One month prior to the expiration of your Membership, you will receive a notice from the Garden telling you it’s time to renew. When you renew, we will update your membership for 12 months beyond your current expiration date.
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Contact Member Services at 510-643-1924 or gardenmembership@berkeley.edu to request a replacement. You should receive your new card within 7 business days by mail. While waiting for your new card, you may visit the Garden by showing your photo ID at the Entrance Kiosk.
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Yes! Just bring your photo ID.
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We do not offer a senior or teacher discount on Garden Memberships. UC Berkeley students are eligible for the Student rate. Current members of the Alumni Association, retirees and members of the Lifelong Osher learning institute are eligible for the UCB rate.
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All memberships at the $500 level or below are 100% tax deductible. At the Director’s Club level $900 is tax deductible. Please contact Member Services for information about the tax-deductible portion of your membership gift at other levels.
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You may change the name(s) on your Membership cards at anytime, simply let us know the current name(s) you wish to be on the membership and return all of your current Membership cards. You will then be issued cards with the new name(s).
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No. If only one name is on a Family level Membership, or higher, that one person may bring a guest with them each visit. One named member must always be present to use this benefit. Family level and above allow free admission for up to four children ages 5-17.
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9. Q: At what age do children need to be included on a Membership?

Children ages 4 and under may visit the Garden for free. Memberships at the Family level and above allow free admission for up to four children ages 5-17.
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Children ages 4 and under may visit the Garden for free. Memberships at the Family level and above allow free admission for up to four children ages 5-17.
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No, guests may come on their own using member guest passes.
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Yes! The UC Botanical Garden is a member of the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admission Program. Your Garden membership offers benefits at over 200 gardens, arboreta and conservatories nationwide! For a list of participating venues and the benefits they offer, please visit www.ahs.org. Please be aware that the list is subject to change. Before visiting any garden, be sure to visit its website or call to verify hours of operation. Please remember to carry your UC Botanical Garden membership card with you when you travel to reciprocating gardens. (Please note: reciprocal privileges are for the member(s) named on the card only, and you may be required to show photo ID.)
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13. Q: Can I bring my nieces/neighbors/friends to a member’s only event?

Members-only events are designed specifically to benefit our named cardholders. To preserve the integrity of our membership program, we generally do not allow members to bring guests to our members-only events. In the case where guests may be permitted to attend, it will be noted in the event description. Complimentary one-time use guest passes may not be used for members-only events.
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No. Memberships are non-transferable.
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No, the Garden offers discounted membership rates for Cal affiliates and recognizes members of 10 or more years with the Magnolia Circle, but we do not offer a senior membership discount.
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Members at the Family Plus level and above receive plant sale guest passes as part of their membership benefits. Otherwise, only members are admitted to the Members' Plant Sales. If you have an Individual membership, only the member may attend the Members' Plant Sale. If you have a Family membership, only the two individuals named on the cards may attend the Members' Plant Sale. We suggest purchasing an upgrade if you would like to bring a guest to the Members' Plant Sale.
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How to Give

1. Buy Online - Convenient, Secure, and Fast
2. At our Entrance Kiosk
3. Phone – 510-643-2755
4. Mail - Download and print a membership application (below) and mail it to:

Purchase a gift membership using any of the above four ways to buy. A UC Botanical Garden membership is the perfect gift: it's like giving someone the gift of flowers for a whole year! The recipient receives free admission to the Gardens for an entire year, discounts in the shop and for programs, and don't forget that you'll be giving them access to over 200 other gardens nationally.

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Nurseries

UCBG Members’ Nursery 10% Discount List

Bring your UCBG membership card to receive the discount.
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