Help celebrate 150 years of the Arnold Arboretum!
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As a member, you are part of our 150th year of special relationships with the people of Boston, with plant and environmental scientists, with nature enthusiasts everywhere.
If you are unable to become a member at this time, we welcome you to make a gift from our donation page. Institutions can join at any level by simply following the links below.
Family Member
Arnoldia, the quarterly magazine of plant science, horticulture, ecology, and history – 64 pages of full color
Silva, our exclusive electronic member enewsletter
Invitations to members-only events
10% Discounts at more than 30 participating nurseries and garden centers
Free or discounted admission at more than 345 gardens through the reciprocal gardens program of the American Horticultural Society
Arnold Arboretum membership magnet
Arbor Day Member
Arbor Day Seedling cultivated by the Arnold Arboretum
Arnoldia, the quarterly magazine of plant science, horticulture, ecology, and history – 64 pages of full color
Silva, our exclusive electronic member enewsletter
Invitations to members-only events
10% Discounts at more than 30 participating nurseries and garden centers
Free or discounted admission at more than 345 gardens through the reciprocal gardens program of the American Horticultural Society
Arnold Arboretum membership magnet
Notable Member
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive pack of 5 note cards, with images from the Arboretum’s grounds and archives
Arbor Day Seedling cultivated by the Arnold Arboretum
Arnoldia, the quarterly magazine of plant science, horticulture, ecology, and history – 64 pages of full color
Patron Member
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive wall calendar with modern and archival images the Arboretum and its collection
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive pack of 5 note cards, with images from the Arboretum’s grounds and archives
Arbor Day Seedling cultivated by the Arnold Arboretum
Arnoldia, the quarterly magazine of plant science, horticulture, ecology, and history – 64 pages of full color
Benefactor Member
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Recognition in the Arboretum’s Annual Report
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive wall calendar with modern and archival images the Arboretum and its collection
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive pack of 5 note cards, with images from the Arboretum’s grounds and archives
Arbor Day Seedling cultivated by the Arnold Arboretum
Sargent-Olmsted Society
For a donation of $2,500 or more, we welcome you into our Sargent-Olmsted Society.
Your membership in this core group means that you are instrumental in the Arboretum’s continued strength in horticulture and protecting biodiversity. And you are key in fulfilling our founding promise as a public park in the City of Boston.
Ginkgo Circle $2,500+
Invitation to Sargent-Olmsted Society Reception
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Recognition in the Arboretum’s Annual Report
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive wall calendar with modern and archival images the Arboretum and its collection
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive pack of 5 note cards, with images from the Arboretum’s grounds and archives
Arbor Day Seedling cultivated by the Arnold Arboretum
Stewartia Circle $5,000+
Behind-the-scenes gathering with the Director
Invitation to Sargent-Olmsted Society Reception
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Recognition in the Arboretum’s Annual Report
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive wall calendar with modern and archival images the Arboretum and its collection
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive pack of 5 note cards, with images from the Arboretum’s grounds and archives
Maple Circle $10,000+
One “Notable Membership” ($250 level) to give as a gift
Behind-the-scenes gathering with the Director
Invitation to Sargent-Olmsted Society Reception
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Recognition in the Arboretum’s Annual Report
Arnold Arboretum membership-exclusive wall calendar with modern and archival images the Arboretum and its collection
Metasequoia Circle $25,000+
One “Notable Membership” ($250 level) to give as a gift
Behind-the-scenes gathering with the Director
Invitation to Sargent-Olmsted Society Reception
Posts from the Collections: The Arnold Arboretum by William Friedman, a digital anthology of plant highlights from the Director
Director's Circle
Don’t find what you are looking for? Email the Membership Department or call 617.384.5766.
To join by mail, complete our Printable Membership Form and mail to: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, P.O. Box 419209, Boston, MA 02241-9209.