Chicago Botanic Garden

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President's Circle Memberships

Join, Renew or Give a Gift Membership.

Founding Member
$1,000 – $2,499

Free year-round parking for two cars
Seasonal Member Magazine
20 percent discount on most classes at the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the
Chicago Botanic Garden, as well as Camp CBG and family programs
10 percent discount at the Garden Shop
Discount coupon for the Garden Café
Members-only FREE days for the Model Railroad Garden and tram tours, plus
a membership discount during regular visitor hours
Access to the Midwest's finest gardening resources, including the
Plant Information Service and Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Free admission to 200 botanic gardens nationwide
Priority registration or members-only hours for select Garden events
Facility rental privileges
An annual behind-the-scenes tour
Invitations to exclusive previews and events, travel opportunities, and programs for
individuals and families
An invitation to a special tree-lighting ceremony and Wonderland Express preview
Recognition in the Annual Report and on the Donor Wall in the Visitor Center


Sustaining Member
$2,500 – $9,999

All the President's Circle Founding Member benefits, plus opportunities to personalize
Garden visits, including the following:

• Advance registration for select programs
• A golf-cart tour
• Private tours of the gardens or greenhouses


Laureate Member
$10,000 – $24,000

All the President's Circle Sustaining Member benefits, plus intimate events with special
guests and curators


Chairman's Circle
$25,000

All the President's Circle Laureate Member benefits, plus a home garden consultation
with a Garden horticulturist

 

Questions about membership? Contact the Member and Donor Services staff at (847) 835-8215 or visit the Membership Desk in the Visitor Center. Daily business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for seasonal hours.