When you become a member of the Friends of the of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, you join a group founded by people who cherish our campus gardens and landscapes and want to see them thrive. Since 1971, Friends' contributions have helped provide support for the care and development of our outdoor spaces, environmental leadership opportunities for students, community engagement programs focused on sustainability, arts and sciences, as well as a robust volunteer program. We thank you for considering an annual membership!
Choose the level that is right for you by comparing our membership benefit information or learning about individual membership levels via the links below. Then, you can join or renew your membership online.
Other ways to become an annual member:
- Mail your membership form with a check.
- Join at the gate during plant sale events.
- Join at the Arboretum and Public Garden Headquarters office
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (See map.)
Individual $48
Annual Membership: $48 (Student $18)
- Members-only plant sales
- 10% discount at plant sales and on Arboretum merchandise
- Special gift at spring Member Plant Sale
- Thank you gift to new members for joining
- Multiple discounts and/or special offers at our partner nurseries and retailers
- Free admission and discounts at over 360+ botanical gardens
- Seasonal news and gardening advice
Family $72
Annual membership: $72
- Second membership card (if requested)
- Members-only plant sales
- 10% discount at plant sales and on Arboretum merchandise
- Special gift at spring Member Plant Sale
- Thank you gift to new members for joining
- Multiple discounts and/or special offers at our partner nurseries and retailers
- Free admission and discounts at over 360+ botanical gardens
- Seasonal news and gardening advice
Manzanita Circle $120
Annual membership: $120
- Free admission and/or discounts at over 1,300 museums, gardens and arts, cultural and historical institutions through NARM, one of the largest reciprocal admission programs in the world (narmassociation.org)
- Second membership card (if requested)
- Members-only plant sales
- 10% discount at plant sales and on Arboretum merchandise
- Special gift at spring Member Plant Sale
- Thank you gift to new members for joining
- Multiple discounts and/or special offers at our partner nurseries and retailers
- Free admission and discounts at over 360+ botanical gardens
- Seasonal news and gardening advice
Valley Oak Circle $300
Annual membership: $300
- Access to VIP plant sale shopping event prior to general member sales in fall and spring (one per season)
- Access to receptions for new Arboretum and Public Garden developments
- Free admission and/or discounts at over 1,300 museums, gardens and arts, cultural and historical institutions through NARM, one of the largest reciprocal admission programs in the world (narmassociation.org)
- Second membership card (if requested)
- Members-only plant sales
- 10% discount at plant sales and on Arboretum merchandise
- Special gift at spring Member Plant Sale
- Thank you gift to new members for joining
- Multiple discounts and/or special offers at our partner nurseries and retailers
- Free admission and discounts at over 360+ botanical gardens
- Seasonal news and gardening advice
Sequoia Circle $600
Annual membership: $600
- A one-hour private plant shopping experience at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery OR a one-hour Arboretum golf cart tour for up to four people (weekdays only)
- Invitation for two to annual donor appreciation event in our gardens
- Access to VIP plant sale shopping event prior to general member sales in fall and spring (one per season)
- Access to receptions for new Arboretum and Public Garden developments
- Free admission and/or discounts at over 1,300 museums, gardens and arts, cultural and historical institutions through NARM, one of the largest reciprocal admission programs in the world (narmassociation.org)
- Second membership card (if requested)
- Members-only plant sales
- 10% discount at plant sales and on Arboretum merchandise
- Special gift at spring Member Plant Sale
- Thank you gift to new members for joining
- Multiple discounts and/or special offers at our partner nurseries and retailers
- Free admission and discounts at over 360+ botanical gardens
- Seasonal news and gardening advice
Redbud Circle $1200
Annual membership: $1200
- A two-hour private garden consultation at your home
- A one-hour private plant shopping experience at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery OR a one-hour Arboretum golf cart tour for up to four people (weekdays only)
- Invitation for two to annual donor appreciation event in our gardens
- Access to VIP plant sale shopping event prior to general member sales in fall and spring (one per season)
- Access to receptions for new Arboretum and Public Garden developments
- Free admission and/or discounts at over 1,300 museums, gardens and arts, cultural and historical institutions through NARM, one of the largest reciprocal admission programs in the world (narmassociation.org)
- Second membership card (if requested)
- Members-only plant sales
- 10% discount at plant sales and on Arboretum merchandise
- Special gift at spring Member Plant Sale
- Thank you gift to new members for joining
- Multiple discounts and/or special offers at our partner nurseries and retailers
- Free admission and discounts at over 360+ botanical gardens
- Seasonal news and gardening advice
Compare Membership Benefit Levels
We offer six different levels of membership. Compare the benefits of each below.
| Individual | Family | Manzanita | Valley Oak | Sequoia | Redbud | Benefits |
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✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Access to Members-Only Plant Sales |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 10% Discount on Plants at Arboretum Plant Sales |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Discounts at Retail Partner Nurseries |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Annual Member Gift |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Free Admission or Discounts at over 360+ Botanic Gardens (ahsgardening.org) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Digital Member News, including Seasonal Gardening Advice |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | New Member Thank You Gift |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Second Membership Card |
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| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Free Admission or Discounts to 1,300+ Arts/Cultural Organizations (narmassociation.org) |
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| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | VIP Plant Shopping Opportunity Before General Members and Public (spring and fall season) |
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| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Access to Preview Events for New Arboretum and Public Garden Projects |
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| ✓ | ✓ | Annual Donor Appreciation Event |
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| ✓ | ✓ | Private One-Hour Plant Shopping Experience at Nursery or Arboretum Golf Cart Tour (one/year - weekdays only) |
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| ✓ | Two-Hour Private Garden Consultation |