Membership
There’s no admission fee at Plantations, so we rely on support from our members and other donors to fund all of our programs. Memberships, charitable gifts and endowment income provide 80% of Plantations’ budget and strengthen every aspect of our mission. Your annual membership gift enables us to create beautiful gardens, preserve irreplaceable natural areas, and offer unique programs for people of all ages about the importance of plants in our lives.
3 easy ways to join Cornell Plantations:
· Join online! Click here.
· Print and mail membership form with your check.
· Call us at (607) 255-8734.
Membership Benefits
- Lower registration fees for Plantations’ classes and workshops
- Discounts at our gift shop in the Nevin Welcome Center
- Reciprocal benefits at over 270 other public gardens, arboreta, and conservatories in North America
- Invitations to member-only events at Plantations and in the community
- Verdant Views, our biannual magazine, and other Plantations’ publications
Membership Levels
$25 Student/Senior
$25 Plantations Volunteer
$50 Individual
$75 Household
$100 Friend
$101–$499 Sustaining Member
$500–$999 Charter Society
$1,000–$4,999 Plantations Sponsor
$5,000+ Tower Club
Cornell Giving Societies
Donors to Plantations at these levels are also recognized by Cornell University through these giving societies:
$25,000+ President’s Circle
$10,000–$24,999 Dean’s Circle
$5,000– $9,999 Tower Club
$1,000– $4,999 Quadrangle Club
$500– $999 Charter Society
$250 to $499 Ivy Society (alumni who graduated within the past 10 years)
Reciprocal Garden Benefits
Plantations membership provides shared benefits through the American Horticultural Society (AHS) at other botanical gardens, arboreta, and conservatories in 45 states, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This typically includes free or reduced admission to grounds and events, plus discounts in garden and book shops.
When you join Plantations, you’ll receive a membership card and the AHS Reciprocal Gardens Brochure, which lists all participating living museums. The list is also updated regularly on the AHS online directory.


