Help celebrate 150 years of the Arnold Arboretum!
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As a member, you are part of a strong community of like-minded people who want to help the Arnold Arboretum flourish now and in the future. You are part of our 150 years of special relationships between plants and people—a community that includes plant and environmental scientists, science educators, school children and families, walkers and runners, and nature enthusiasts everywhere.
As a nonprofit organization that is free and open to the public every day of the year, we rely on the thoughtfulness and generosity of our contributors. Our strength derives from the support of members like you who enjoy the Arboretum for free (both in person and online), yet contribute annually to ensure the Arboretum stays vibrant and dynamic. Individuals, families, and institutions can join or renew their membership at any level by simply following the links below to our online membership form.
Please note our membership levels changed in May 2022 after more than 25 years to better align costs and revenue. Please select the membership level below that makes sense for you—every dollar contributed helps advance our work and benefits all visitors. If you would like to make a donation that is different from or in addition to the membership levels, we welcome you to make a gift via our donation page.
To join or renew membership by mail, complete our Printable Membership Form and mail to: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, P.O. Box 419209, Boston, MA 02241-9209.
Community 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.