Membership and Donations

Did you know over 13,000 students come to the Arboretum and Nature Center every year? Teachers in the tri-state area depend on us to teach environmental education. Join us in our efforts by becoming a member today!

Membership Benefits:

• Unlimited admission during daylight hours
• Free canoeing all year
  
• 10% Gift Shop discount on all purchases
• Quarterly Native Ground newsletter
  
• Discounted rates for facility rentals, camps, events and public programs
• Reciprocal admissions and discounts at 150 Nature and Science Centers in the US and Canada
• Memberships are valid for one year and are non-transferable.

Pricing:

$65 FAMILY: Benefits for one or two specified adults and your children (or grandchildren) age 17 and younger.

$50 INDIVIDUAL PLUS: Benefits for two specified adults OR one specified adult plus ONE guest each visit. Option must be determined at time of purchase

$25 GUEST OPTION : Add to any membership admission for one Free Admission for ONE additional guest each visit

$150-499 FRIEND
(specify amount on donation form)

• Family Membership with all Membership Benefits
• Guest Option
• Reciprocal admission and discounts at participating Arboretums and Botanical Gardens across the US

$500-999 PATRON
(specify amount on donation form)

• Family Membership with all Membership Benefits
• Guest Option
• Reciprocal admissions and discounts at participating Arboretums and Botanical Gardens across the US
• $50 Gift Certificate for purchase at Marie Humphreys' Spring or Fall Native Plant Sale
  

$1000-4999 CURATOR
(specify amount on donation form)

• All Patron benefits
• Choose ONE of the following:
• Behind the scenes tour
• Private guided canoe trip for up to 20 guests
• Customized guided tour (wildflower, tree, bird, geology, etc.) for up to 20 guests

$5000+ CONSERVATOR
(specify amount on donation form)

• All Friend benefits for life 

The Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center receives no monies from local, state or federal agencies. We rely entirely on people like you to continue our work.