Membership is an easy and meaningful way to impact our community, provide unparalleled opportunities for nature-focused inspiration and education, and share the joy of the Garden.
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You can help the Garden flourish by becoming a member today!
Are you a Senior, Student, Educator, Garden Docent or
Golden Gate Park Cultural Collaborative Staff member?
Click here for Senior, Student and Educator membership details
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Become a member for a little as $10/month! Details here
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Looking for a thoughtful gift? Give the Gift of the Garden!
San Francisco Botanical Garden is a public-private partnership with the city of San Francisco; however, the funding we need to maintain the beauty and diversity of our collections as well as the array of programs, tours and events at the Garden comes from Members like you.
In return for your generosity, we provide a variety of benefits and opportunities to connect more deeply with the Garden and one another.
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Would you like to make monthly or quarterly donations? Reoccurring donors get membership benefits starting with a donation of $10/month.
Member Levels & Benefits
Avid Gardener – $70 Unlimited free admission to the Garden, invitations to Special Member Events and Spring Plant Sale Preview, discounts on programs, books and plants at San Francisco Botanical Garden and at many local nurseries, free admission and discounts at many other gardens and much more.
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One Personalized Membership Card -
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Free Unlimited Admission -
Cardholders admitted to the Garden with one guest per visit -
Admission to all Special Member Events -
Admission to the Annual Plant Sale Member Preview -
Members get first pick at the largest annual plant sale in the Bay Area
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Free or Reduced Admission at more than 300 Gardens including the Japanese Tea Garden and Conservatory of Flower s -
10% Discount at Many Local Nurseries -
Receive free or reduced admission and other discounts at nearly 300 participating gardens and arboretums nationally, including 24 in California alone
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Discounts on Classes, Walks and Events -
10% Discount at the Garden Bookstore, Plant Arbor and at Monthly Plant Sales -
Discounted Subscription to Pacific Horticulture magazine -
Discounted Subscription to the San Francisco Chronicle
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Access to the Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture's Children's Circulating Collection -
Check out more than 2,000 children's books related to botanical and horticultural topics, including natural history, zoology, agriculture, forestry, and physical science
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Family/Dual – $85 All the benefits of Avid Gardener level plus:
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Benefits for Two Adults and any Children Under the Age of 18 -
Two Personalized Membership Cards in Total
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Eligible to receive a 12.5% discount for the summer Garden Camp -
Children's Book Borrowing Privileges -
Bring story time home with books from the celebrated Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture
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Garden Lover – $150 All the benefits of Family/Dual level plus:
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Two Guest Passes -
These one-time-use passes may be given to friends and family to attend Member Garden Parties, the Annual Plant Sale Member Preview and for general admission to the Garden.
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Admission to Annual Plant Sale Member Preview Reception. -
Attend an exclusive reception preceding the member Annual Plant Sale Preview.
Garden Steward – $275 All the benefits of Garden Lover level plus:
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Two Additional Guest Passes (4 total)
Garden Conservator – $550 All the benefits of Garden Steward level plus:
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Invitation for Two to June Full Moon Garden Walk
We offer discounted memberships to Seniors, Educators, Students, SFBG Docents, and Golden Gate Park Cultural Collaborative Staff.
Find out more about the benefits of membership at each level.
Strybing Circle
Strybing Circle donors provide leadership and vital support for a world-class botanical garden, and help to expand people’s understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Your participation offers opportunities to learn about the Garden’s vast collections and meet others who share your passion for nature and the environment.
San Francisco Botanical Garden Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID 94-6050168. All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the law.
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If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]