Garden Pathway

Member Benefits

Supporting the growth of our garden community

Benefits of Membership

By joining "The Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum," you will help support one of the most spectacular public gardens in southeast North Carolina. As a member, you'll receive exclusive benefits:

  • 10% off Membership Tier for Active Military
  • Discounts at Arboretum Gift Shop based on membership level
  • 10% discount on goods & services at our supporting merchants
  • Invitation to Annual Meeting & Program (January)
  • Early Access to the Spring Master Gardener Plant Sale (a day prior to the general public)
  • Priority registration for classes and events
  • Admission privileges and/or additional benefits at nearly 360 gardens throughout North America
  • Newsletter & emails of current events
  • Autumn Member party invitations; free tickets based on membership level

As a Friends member, your contributions support the Arboretum’s ongoing development and preservation, ensuring this cherished community resource continues to inspire and educate for generations to come. Join us today!


Membership Levels

Individual - $40.00 (USD)

Subscription period: 1 year
Automatically Renews (or opt out if you wish)

Joint - $75.00 (USD)

Bundle (up to 2 members)
Subscription period: 1 year
Automatically Renews (or opt out if you wish)

Contributor (Bundle) - $125.00 (USD)

Bundle (up to 3 members)
Subscription period: 1 year
Automatically Renews (or opt out if you wish) 

Benefactor (Bundle) - $250.00 (USD)

Bundle (up to 4 members)
Subscription period: 1 year
Automatically Renews (or opt out if you wish)

Partner (Bundle) - $500.00 (USD)

Bundle (up to 5 members)
Subscription period: 1 year
Automatically Renews (or opt out if you wish)

Patron (Bundle) - $1,000.00 (USD)

Bundle (up to 6 members)
Subscription period: 1 year
No automatic renewal available


Membership Renewal

Fourteen days prior to your membership renewal date, you will receive an invoice to renew online. The email will contain a link that you can click to pay for your renewal. When this time comes, please consider upgrading your membership to the next level.


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