Membership

Become a Member of Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and help sustain a living treasure on Northern California’s coast. Nestled on the ancestral lands of the Northern Pomo peoples, these 47 breathtaking acres are home to dazzling rhododendrons, summer dahlias, autumn mushrooms, rare and endangered plants, and more than 180 bird species—all framed by sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

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By joining as a Member, you not only gain unlimited access to gardens, forests, and coastal trails, but also help conserve plant diversity, preserve public access to the coast, and support vital education and conservation programs. Those who choose the Supporter Level go the extra mile in safeguarding this coastal gem, ensuring it thrives for all who visit now and in the future.

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You can renew, gift, or purchase a new membership through our website or at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens at 18220 N. Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. You can also earn a membership by volunteering 50+ hours!

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Purchase a new Membership   .   Renew your Membership

Gift Certificates

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Sign in to your Membership Profile

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Membership Prices

​Beginning November 1, all membership purchases will include a $3 service fee and .03% credit card fee to help offset processing costs for our nonprofit botanical garden.

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Standard Levels

$75         Individual Membership
$125      Household Membership
$10         Museums for All Membership (SNAP EBT or WIC card required)
Seniors age 65+ receive a $20 discount on Individual and Household Level Memberships

 

Supporter Levels

$200        Rose Membership
$400        Magnolia Membership 
$750        Camellia Membership
$1,200    Dahlia Membership
$2,000    Rhododendron Membership​
 

 

Standard Level Membership Benefits

All levels of our Standard Memberships are entitled to the following for the duration of their membership:​

• Free or reduced admission to 380+ gardens nationwide (35 in CA alone) through the American Horticultural Society's (AHS) Reciprocal Garden Network

• Discounted admission for your guests – $10 each when accompanied by a member

• 10% discount at our nursery and store

• Members-only loyalty punch cards for Rhody's Garden Café

• Discounts on workshops, select events, and other educational opportunities

• Free or discounted registration for guided tours on a variety of topics — rhododendrons, mushrooms, birds, and more

• The Bloom Blast e-News — info on upcoming events, what's blooming, educational opportunities, and more...

• Advance notification of special events

• Invitations to members-only occasions

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Additional Benefits Based on Standard Level Membership​

Individual Membership ($75 – Seniors age 65+ receive a $20 discount)

• Free admission for 1 adult and accompanying children ages 17 and younger

• 2 single-use guest passes

 

Household Membership ($125 – Seniors age 65+ receive a $20 discount)

• Free admission for 2 adults (one must be a cardholder) and accompanying children ages 17 and younger

• 4 single-use guest passes

 

Museums for All Membership ($10)

This discounted membership rates is only available in person at the Gardens with SNAP EBT or WIC card, and a valid form of photo ID. Learn more about the Museums for All Program.

• Free admission for 2 adults (one must be a cardholder) and accompanying children ages 17 and younger

 

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Supporter Level Membership Benefits

All levels of our Supporter Memberships are entitled to the following for the duration of their membership (bold indicate Supporter Level exclusives):

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• Free admission for 2 adults (one must be a cardholder) and accompanying children ages 17 and younger

• Discounted admission for your guests – $10 each when accompanied by a member

• Access to pre-purchase an unlimited number of single-use guest passes (never expire) at a discounted rate of $15

• Free or reduced admission to 380+ gardens nationwide through the American Horticultural Society's (AHS) Reciprocal Garden Network

• Free admission for two at 520+ museums through ROAM Reciprocal (80 institutions in CA alone)

• Optional recognition on MCBG website as an individual or business with web-link

• 10% discount at our nursery and store – larger discount at higher levels

• Members-only loyalty punch cards for Rhody's Garden Café

• Discounts on workshops, select events, and other educational opportunities

• Free or discounted registration for guided tours on a variety of topics — rhododendrons, mushrooms, birds, and more

• The Bloom Blast Newsletter — info on upcoming events, what's blooming, educational opportunities, and more...

• Advance notification of special events

• Invitations to members-only occasions

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Additional Benefits Based on Standard Level Membership​

Rose Membership ($200)

• 4 single-use guest passes

• 2 admission tickets to Art in the Gardens

 

Magnolia Membership ($400)

• 8 single-use guest passes

• 4 admission tickets to Art in the Gardens

 

Camellia Membership ($750)

• 10 single-use guest passes

• 2 admission tickets to Art in the Gardens, including wine tasting

• 2 admission tickets to Festival of Lights

• 20% discount at our nursery and store

• A walk in the Gardens with the Executive Director

 

Dahlia Membership ($1,200)

• 20 single-use guest passes

• 4 admission tickets to Art in the Gardens, including wine tasting

• 4 admission tickets to Festival of Lights

• 20% discount at our nursery and store

• A walk in the Gardens with the Executive Director

 

Rhododendron Membership ($2,000)

• 40 single-use guest passes

• 6 admission tickets to Art in the Gardens, including wine tasting

• 6 admission tickets to Festival of Lights

• 20% discount at our nursery and store

• Recognition on e-news and logo with link on the MCBG website

• 1 gift membership at the Household Level

• Invitations to special donor events

• Lunch for two with the MCBG Executive Director

 

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about membership the Gardens call us at 707-964-4352 ext 112 or email membership@gardenbythesea.org.