Gift Memberships

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Give your friends or loved ones a gift they can enjoy throughout the year. A Holden Forests & Gardens membership provides free, year-round admission to both of our campuses including admission to the Kalberer Family Tower and Murch Canopy Walk at the Arboretum and seasonal shows such as Glow and Orchid Mania at the Botanical Garden. Membership also includes dawn-to-dusk access to the Arboretum, discounts on classes and store purchases, and free admission to nearly 300 participating gardens, arboreta and conservatories through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admission Program.

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To purchase a gift membership, click here or stop by either campus to pick up a gift card.

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General Membership

Join/Renew

Choose your membership level:

  • Friends & Family – $170
    • Admission for two adults and children/grandchildren under the age of 18 plus two unnamed adult guests each visit
    • Free admission for friends in the same vehicle at the Arboretum (one vehicle only)
    • Two one-time use guest passes mailed with your membership materials
    • $6 parking per visit at Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 10% Discount at Cleveland Botanical Garden Store and Treehouse Gift Shop at Holden
    • Member rates on programs, classes and events
    • Reciprocal admission benefits to nearly 300 participating gardens, arboreta and conservatories throughout North America (via the American Horticultural Society)
    • Subscription to quarterly magazine and monthly e-newsletter
    • Book checkout privileges at the Warren H. Corning Library and Eleanor Squire Library
    • Member-only preview day for Holden Arboretum’s Annual Plant Sale
    • *New this year* Discounts on plants and planters through plantaddicts.com

Donor Membership

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Donor Memberships offer more than additional benefits—they are an investment in the future of Holden Forests & Gardens. Membership at this level offers several enhanced and exclusive benefits described below!

Purchase a donor membership and receive all of the benefits of the Friends and Family level, PLUS:

Leadership Society

Donate to Join/Renew

Show your support of Holden Forests & Gardens by joining the Leadership Society! Your gift will help strengthen all areas of Holden Forests & Gardens, including its plant collections, special events, innovative research and educational programming. Enjoy unique benefits and special opportunities designed to showcase the inner workings of Holden Forests & Gardens.If you are interested in learning more, contact Deborah Miller at 216.707.2807 or dmiller@holdenfg.org.

Join the Leadership Society and you will receive all of the benefits of the Palm level, PLUS:

  • Rhododendron $1,000-$2,499
    • 5 adults + children under age 18 admitted to Arboretum (dawn to dusk) and Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 5 adults + children under age 18 receive free admissions to the Murch Canopy Walk, Kalberer Emergent Tower and special seasonal exhibits per visit
    • $6 Member parking rate at Cleveland Botanical Garden per visit
    • 4 one-time use parking passes for Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 10% Discount at the Garden Store (CBG) and Treehouse Gift Shop (Arboretum)
    • Invitation to Leadership and Legacy Appreciation Event
  • Magnolia $2,500-$4,999
    • 5 adults + children under age 18 admitted to Arboretum (dawn to dusk) and Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 5 adults + children under age 18 receive free admissions to the Murch Canopy Walk, Kalberer Emergent Tower and special seasonal exhibits per visit
    • FREE Member parking rate at Cleveland Botanical Garden per visit
    • 4 one-time use parking passes for Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 20% Discount at the Garden Store (CBG) and Treehouse Gift Shop (Arboretum)
    • Invitation to Leadership and Legacy Appreciation Event
    • 1 Free Family level gift membership to share with a friend or family member
  • Orchid $5,000-$9,999
    • 6 adults + children under age 18 admitted to Arboretum (dawn to dusk) and Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 6 adults + children under age 18 receive free admissions to the Murch Canopy Walk, Kalberer Emergent Tower and special seasonal exhibits per visit
    • FREE Member parking rate at Cleveland Botanical Garden per visit
    • 4 one-time use parking passes for Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 20% Discount at the Garden Store (CBG) and Treehouse Gift Shop (Arboretum)
    • Invitation to Leadership and Legacy Appreciation Event
    • 2 Free Family level gift membership to share with a friend or family member
  • Oak $10,000-$24,999
    • 6 adults + children under age 18 admitted to Arboretum (dawn to dusk) and Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 6 adults + children under age 18 receive free admissions to the Murch Canopy Walk, Kalberer Emergent Tower and special seasonal exhibits per visit
    • FREE Member parking rate at Cleveland Botanical Garden per visit
    • 4 one-time use parking passes for Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 20% Discount at the Garden Store (CBG) and Treehouse Gift Shop (Arboretum)
    • Invitation to Leadership and Legacy Appreciation Event
    • 2 Free Family level gift membership to share with a friend or family member
    • Invitation to a private event with the President and CEO
  • Hickory $25,000+
    • 6 adults + children under age 18 admitted to Arboretum (dawn to dusk) and Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 6 adults + children under age 18 receive free admissions to the Murch Canopy Walk, Kalberer Emergent Tower and special seasonal exhibits per visit
    • FREE Member parking rate at Cleveland Botanical Garden per visit
    • 4 one-time use parking passes for Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • 20% Discount at the Garden Store (CBG) and Treehouse Gift Shop (Arboretum)
    • Invitation to Leadership and Legacy Appreciation Event
    • 4 Free Family level gift membership to share with a friend or family member
    • Invitation to a private event with the President and CEO

Add more benefits to your Membership

Photography Membership Add-On ($45)

Enjoy photographing flowers, gardens and the many botanical wonders you see at the Garden year-round? Here is your chance to share your images and passion for photography with other Garden photographers. Add a Photography membership and enjoy:

  • Off-hours* access to the Glasshouse and outdoor gardens on:
    • The first Tuesday of every month (5 – 7pm)
    • The second Saturday of every month (8 – 10am)
    • The third Sunday of every month (10am – noon)
  • Privileges to bring tripods and other equipment to shoot in the Glasshouse and gardens during these hours.

*Some months, the club hours may change depending upon events or shows. We will let you know in advance.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many corporations match charitable contributions given to non-profit organizations by their employees, board members, employees’ spouses and/or retirees. Check with your human resources office to see if your gift may qualify.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about membership, please contact Ellen Vohsing 216.707.2804 or evohsing@holdenfg.org. 

Cleveland Botanical Garden is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID #34-0239538

 Refund Policy

All transactions made through Cleveland Botanical Garden’s website – including purchases, gifts and donations – are final and not subject to refund or transfer. If you have questions or concerns about your transaction, please call 216.721.1600, ext. 100.