BECOME AN ARBORETUM MEMBER:

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The grounds, facilities, and educational programs are are supported solely through memberships and private contributions. Please consider joining us with one of the many levels of membership we have available.

General Member Benefits

• Early and discounted registration on classes (Must be Family Tree level or above for discount on children's classes)
• Advance Registration for classes, lectures and events
• Advance notice of upcoming classes, programs and events through email updates
• Free admission to ArBOOretum and other special events. (Must be Family Tree level or above for free admission to AbBooretum)
• Discounts at native plant sales
• Discounts on purchases in our Nature Shop (10 to 25 percent, depending on membership level)
• Reciprocal Benefits at over 100 Nature Centers Across the United States -view list (pdf)
• Members Get More discounts:
  • Up to 50% off admission to Houston Museum of Natural Science exhibits
  • Discounts at the following local businesses (upon showing a valid membership card)
    

    Anderson Landscape & Nursery 2222 Pech Road, Houston, 77055	10%
    The Backyard Gardener	20%
    Lucia's Garden	10%
    Southwest Fertilizer	10%
    Wabash Antiques & Feed	10%

Levels of Membership - Fees below are for one year of membership, renewable on date of purchase:

AMIGO ($20 + 30 volunteer hours)

• Special membership level for active Houston Arboretum volunteers
• Includes all membership benefits for Individual

Students & Seniors ($30)

• Students (age 25 and under with valid ID and proof of student status)
• Seniors over 62 with valid ID
• Student and Senior membership must be purchased in person at the Arboretum
• General Membership Benefits for One Adult
• 10% Discount on Nature Shop purchases

Individual ($35)

• General Membership Benefits for One Adult
• 10% Discount on Nature Shop purchases
• Invitations to Members-only special events

Couple ($50)

• General Membership Benefits for Two Adults
• 10% Discount on Nature Shop purchases
• Invitations to Members-only special events

Family Tree ($70)

• General Membership Benefits for family of four (may include grandparents and grandchildren)
• PRIORITY and discounted registration for children's programs and camps for family members only
• 10% Discount on Nature Shop purchases
• Invitations to Members-only special events

Magnolia ($150)

• Family Membership Benefits
• PRIORITY and discounted registration for children's programs and camps for family members only
• Invitation to “Coffee, Bagels and Early Morning Bird Walk with the Naturalist”
• 15% Discount in the Nature Shop

Loblolly ($500)

• Magnolia Membership Benefits
• HIGH PRIORITY registration for children's programs and camps
• Discounted rate facility rentals
• 15% Discount in the Nature Shop
• $100 savings on birthday party packages

Pecan ($750)

• Loblolly Membership Benefits
• HIGH PRIORITY registration for children's programs and camps
• Discounted rate on Birthday Party and facility rentals
• A Free Guided Tour for 10 at the Arboretum
• 25% Discount in Nature Shop

Founder's Circle ($1,500)

• Pecan Membership Benefits
• HIGHEST PRIORITY registration for children's programs and camps
• One free facility rental - value up to $500, ask for details
• Invitation to Founder's Circle social events
• Recognized in the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Annual Report

Become a Member

Join the Arboretum now using our online form

Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary for native plants and animals.