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Your membership supports our mission.

Take advantage of all that a Chicago Botanic Garden membership has to offer! All visitors—including Garden members—must preregister for a timed entry. This is necessary for the health and safety of all.

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Please allow five to six weeks for your membership materials to arrive in the mail; you can visit the Membership Desk for a temporary card(s) until your packet arrives. Your access as a member for online reservations will become active following a 24-hour processing time. For reservations within 24 hours of a membership purchase, call the Membership Desk at (847) 835-8215.

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Your gift funds horticultural displays, the conservation of plants, ground-breaking scientific work, and education.

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As a member, you enjoy many members-only privileges, including free year-round parking.

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Garden Plus 1 Year

Two adults and minor children at the same household share all the basic benefits of membership, plus parking for two cars, two membership cards, Garden Value Discounts, and more.
$135 for one year

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  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • 10 percent discount at the Garden View Café
  • Access to the Midwest's finest gardening resources:
    Plant Information Service
    20 percent discount on most classes
    Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
    Plant sale members-only hours
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • 10 percent discount at the Garden Shop
  • FREE Wednesdays for the Model Railroad Garden, Butterflies & Blooms exhibition, and tram tours, plus a membership discount during regular visitor hours throughout the season
  • Discounts on select ticketed Garden events
  • Discounts on Camp CBG and other family programs
  • Facility rental privileges
  • Discounts at many Chicagoland garden retailers through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Members receive discounts on the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Garden Walks and directories, showcasing premier private gardens locally and nationally.
  • The online membership offer also includes a gift selected just for you!
    A free gift voucher will be sent with your membership packet.

Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Garden 1 Year

All benefits and discounts are for one adult.
$99 for one year

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Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Educator Garden 1 Year

All benefits and discounts are for one adult.
$99 for one year

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  • Free year-round parking for one car
  • Discounts on Teacher Professional Development Courses
  • Educator resources at the Lenhardt Library of the Chicago Botanic Garden
  • Classroom loan kits and advance notice for educator programs
  • Educator Newsletter
  • Access to the Midwest's finest gardening resources:
    Plant Information Service
    20 percent discount on most classes
    Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
    Plant show members-only hours
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • 10 percent discount at the Garden Shop
  • Discount coupon for the Garden View Café
  • Discounts on Butterflies & Blooms, Model Railroad Garden, and tram tour tickets
  • Discounts on select ticketed Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges
  • Members receive discounts on the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Garden Walks and directories, showcasing premier private gardens locally and nationally.
  • The online membership offer also includes a gift selected just for you!
    A free gift voucher will be sent with your membership packet.

Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Educator Garden Plus 1 Year

Two adults and minor children at the same household share all the basic benefits of membership, plus parking for two cars, two membership cards, Garden Value Discounts, and more.
$135 for one year

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  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Discounts on Teacher Professional Development Courses
  • Educator resources at the Lenhardt Library of the Chicago Botanic Garden
  • Classroom loan kits and advance notice for educator programs
  • Educator Newsletter
  • 10 percent discount at the Garden View Café
  • Access to the Midwest's finest gardening resources:
    Plant Information Service
    20 percent discount on most classes
    Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
    Plant show members-only hours
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • 10 percent discount at the Garden Shop
  • FREE Wednesdays for the Model Railroad Garden, Butterflies & Blooms exhibition, and tram tours, plus a membership discount during regular visitor hours
  • Discounts on select ticketed Garden events
  • Discounts on Camp CBG and other family programs
  • Facility rental privileges
  • Discounts at many Chicagoland garden retailers and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Members receive discounts on the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Garden Walks and directories, showcasing premier private gardens locally and nationally.
  • The online membership offer also includes a gift selected just for you!
    A free gift voucher will be sent with your membership packet.

Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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National Garden 1 Year

National membership requires that you live more than 75 miles away from the Garden. National members receive the same benefits at a discounted price.
National Garden: $72

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Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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National Garden Plus 1 Year

National membership requires that you live more than 75 miles away from the Garden. National members receive the same benefits at a discounted price.
National Garden Plus: $96

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Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Ambassador

Director's Circle
$300 - $999

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  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden View Café with proof of membership
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden Shop
  • 20 percent discount on select classes
  • 20 percent discount on select family programs, including Camp CBG
  • Free Wednesdays for the outdoor Model Railroad Garden and tram tours, plus discounts during normal visitor hours
  • Checkout privileges in the Lenhardt Library
  • Ten percent discount at selected area nurseries and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • Members-only hours for select Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges
  • Discounts at many Chicagoland garden retailers and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program

Plus:
Invitations to special previews and exclusive donor events

Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Patron

Director's Circle
$1,000 to $1,499

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  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden View Café with proof of membership
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden Shop
  • 20 percent discount on select classes
  • 20 percent discount on select family programs, including Camp CBG
  • Free Wednesdays for the outdoor Model Railroad Garden and tram tours, plus discounts during normal visitor hours
  • Checkout privileges in the Lenhardt Library
  • Ten percent discount at selected area nurseries and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • Members-only hours for select Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges
  • Discounts at many Chicagoland garden retailers and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program

Plus:
Invitations to special previews and exclusive donor events

Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Founding Member

President's Circle
$1,500 – $2,499

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  • President’s Circle parking placard – no preregistration required
  • VIP tickets – Come any date/time to our most popular ticketed events including: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, Lightscape, and the Orchid Show – even if the event is sold out.
  • Invitations to exclusive events, previews, lectures, travel opportunities, and special programs
  • Advance ticket purchase and registration for most Garden events and Camp CBG, as well as a member discount
  • Recognition on the Donor Wall in the Visitor Center at giving level
  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden View Café and Garden Shop with proof of membership
  • 20 percent discount on select classes and family programs, including Camp CBG
  • Free admission to the outdoor Model Railroad Garden, tram tours, and Butterflies & Blooms
  • Checkout privileges in the Lenhardt Library
  • Ten percent discount at selected area nurseries and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • Members-only hours for select Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges

Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Sustaining Member

President's Circle
$2,500 – $4,999

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  • Opportunities to personalize Garden visits, including private golf-cart tours of the gardens and greenhouses
  • President’s Circle parking placard – no preregistration required
  • VIP tickets – Come any date/time to our most popular ticketed events including: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, Lightscape, and the Orchid Show – even if the event is sold out.
  • Invitations to exclusive events, previews, lectures, travel opportunities, and special programs
  • Advance ticket purchase and registration for most Garden events and Camp CBG, as well as a member discount
  • Recognition on the Donor Wall in the Visitor Center at giving level
  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden View Café and Garden Shop with proof of membership
  • 20 percent discount on select classes and family programs, including Camp CBG
  • Free admission to the outdoor Model Railroad Garden, tram tours, and Butterflies & Blooms
  • Checkout privileges in the Lenhardt Library
  • Ten percent discount at selected area nurseries and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • Members-only hours for select Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges

Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Supporting Member

President's Circle
$5,000 - $9,999

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  • Advance registration for select programs, including certain events and travel opportunities
  • Opportunities to personalize Garden visits, including private golf-cart tours of the gardens and greenhouses
  • President’s Circle parking placard – no preregistration required
  • VIP tickets – Come any date/time to our most popular ticketed events including: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, Lightscape, and the Orchid Show – even if the event is sold out.
  • Invitations to exclusive events, previews, lectures, travel opportunities, and special programs
  • Advance ticket purchase and registration for most Garden events and Camp CBG, as well as a member discount
  • Recognition on the Donor Wall in the Visitor Center at giving level
  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden View Café and Garden Shop with proof of membership
  • 20 percent discount on select classes and family programs, including Camp CBG
  • Free admission to the outdoor Model Railroad Garden, tram tours, and Butterflies & Blooms
  • Checkout privileges in the Lenhardt Library
  • Ten percent discount at selected area nurseries and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • Members-only hours for select Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges

Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Laureate Member

President's Circle
$10,000 – $24,999

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  • Access to intimate events with special guests and curators
  • Advance registration for select programs, including certain events and travel opportunities
  • Opportunities to personalize Garden visits, including private golf-cart tours of the gardens and greenhouses
  • President’s Circle parking placard – no preregistration required
  • VIP tickets – Come any date/time to our most popular ticketed events including: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, Lightscape, and the Orchid Show – even if the event is sold out.
  • Invitations to exclusive events, previews, lectures, travel opportunities, and special programs
  • Advance ticket purchase and registration for most Garden events and Camp CBG, as well as a member discount
  • Recognition on the Donor Wall in the Visitor Center at giving level
  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden View Café and Garden Shop with proof of membership
  • 20 percent discount on select classes and family programs, including Camp CBG
  • Free admission to the outdoor Model Railroad Garden, tram tours, and Butterflies & Blooms
  • Checkout privileges in the Lenhardt Library
  • Ten percent discount at selected area nurseries and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • Members-only hours for select Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges

Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Chairman’s Circle

President's Circle
$25,000 – $49,999

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  • Home garden consultation with a Garden horticulturist
  • Advance registration for select programs, including certain events and travel opportunities
  • Access to intimate events with special guests and curators
  • Opportunities to personalize Garden visits, including private golf-cart tours of the gardens and greenhouses
  • President’s Circle parking placard – no preregistration required
  • VIP tickets – Come any date/time to our most popular ticketed events including: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, Lightscape, and the Orchid Show – even if the event is sold out.
  • Invitations to exclusive events, previews, lectures, travel opportunities, and special programs
  • Advance ticket purchase and registration for most Garden events and Camp CBG, as well as a member discount
  • Recognition on the Donor Wall in the Visitor Center at giving level
  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden View Café and Garden Shop with proof of membership
  • 20 percent discount on select classes and family programs, including Camp CBG
  • Free admission to the outdoor Model Railroad Garden, tram tours, and Butterflies & Blooms
  • Checkout privileges in the Lenhardt Library
  • Ten percent discount at selected area nurseries and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • Members-only hours for select Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges

Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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Benefactor’s Circle

President's Circle
$50,000 & up

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  • A private dinner with the Garden’s president
  • Home garden consultation with a Garden horticulturist
  • Advance registration for select programs, including certain events and travel opportunities
  • Access to intimate events with special guests and curators
  • Opportunities to personalize Garden visits, including private golf-cart tours of the gardens and greenhouses
  • President’s Circle parking placard – no preregistration required
  • VIP tickets – Come any date/time to our most popular ticketed events including: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, Lightscape, and the Orchid Show – even if the event is sold out.
  • Invitations to exclusive events, previews, lectures, travel opportunities, and special programs
  • Advance ticket purchase and registration for most Garden events and Camp CBG, as well as a member discount
  • Recognition on the Donor Wall in the Visitor Center at giving level
  • Free year-round parking for two cars
  • Ten percent discount at the Garden View Café and Garden Shop with proof of membership
  • 20 percent discount on select classes and family programs, including Camp CBG
  • Free admission to the outdoor Model Railroad Garden, tram tours, and Butterflies & Blooms
  • Checkout privileges in the Lenhardt Library
  • Ten percent discount at selected area nurseries and our Do North partners through the Garden Value Discounts program
  • Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
  • Members-only hours for select Garden events
  • Facility rental privileges

Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

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