Becoming a May Arboretum Society Member

Become part of something great

Since 1986, members of the May Arboretum Society have provided invaluable support for the preservation and cultivation of our magnificent landscape. Consider joining us today – help ensure the future of one of Nevada’s most treasured resources. If you prefer to make a one-time gift to the Arboretum, honor the memory of someone special, or include the Arboretum in your estate plans, find more information on Ways to Give.

How to Join

Membership dues are paid on a yearly basis and expire one year from the day you join. You will receive renewal reminders by email prior to expiration.

 

Online (preferred)

Membership online is easy! Just select your desired level below, add to cart, and check out using your preferred credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).

 

By Mail

To join by mail, complete one of two forms below and mail it to: 

The May Arboretum Society
P.O. Box 6225, Reno, NV 89513

 Printable Personal Membership Form 

 Printable Business Partnership Form 

Personal Memberships

Universal Benefits (All Levels)

  • Special admission privileges to over 300 gardens, arboreta and conservatories as part of the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Access Program
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before presale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Presale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart with no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Your Membership benefits card is your ticket to special May Arboretum Society discounts at select local garden centers and nurseries. Please see the back of the physical membership card or the additional information on the digital card for participating businesses.
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

Additional Benefits (Level Specific)

Benefactor

Includes invitations to special events
(i.e., balloon races viewing)

Please check back for membership registration options.

$25.00 / year
$25.00 / year
$30.00 / year
$40.00 / year
$75.00 / year
$135.00 / year
$500.00 / year
Did you know ?

Your May Arboretum Society Membership or Partnership grants you access to over 300 public gardens and arboreta across the country. By joining, you’ll be automatically enrolled in the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program! 

How cool is that?

Business Partnerships

Universal Benefits (All Levels)

  • Special admission privileges to over 300 gardens, arboreta and conservatories as part of the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Access Program
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before presale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Presale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart with no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Your Membership benefits card is your ticket to special May Arboretum Society discounts at select local garden centers and nurseries. Please see the back of the physical membership card or the additional information on the digital card for participating businesses.
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

Additional Benefits for Businesses

  • 10% discount for employees to purchase personal memberships
  • Reciprocal benefits at over 300 botanical gardens nationwide
  • Thank you listing on the MAS website
  • Invitation to special events
  • Listing in the MAS Annual Report

$250.00 / year
$500.00 / year
$750.00 / year
$1,000.00 / year

Student

$25.00 / year

This personal membership grants universal benefits  for one named student.

Category:

Description

Membership Benefits

  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

Senior

$25.00 / year

This personal membership grants universal benefits  for one senior (age 65+).

Category:

Description

Membership Benefits

  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

Individual

$30.00 / year

This personal membership grants universal benefits for one named individual.

Category:

Description

Membership Benefits

  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over
    330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

Couple

$40.00 / year

This personal membership grants universal benefits  for two individuals.

Category:

Description

Membership Benefits

  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

Family

$75.00 / year

This personal membership grants universal benefits  for one or two named individuals + children (up to age 18).

Category:

Description

Membership Benefits

  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

Household

$135.00 / year

This personal membership grants universal benefits  for up to five named individuals.

Category:

Description

Membership Benefits

  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

Benefactor

$500.00 / year

This personal membership grants universal and additional benefits for five named individuals.

Category:

Description

Membership Benefits

  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting
  • Includes invitations to special events (i.e., balloon races viewing)

Business Supporter

$250.00 / year

For businesses with 1-19 employees. This membership comes with business benefits and one membership card.

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Description

For businesses with 1-19 employees.

Membership Benefits

  • One membership card
  • Each business membership card allows four employees admission to special events (i.e., balloon races viewing)
  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

 

Additional Benefits for Business Membership

  • 10% discount for employees to purchase basic membership
  • Reciprocal benefits at over 300 botanical gardens nationwide
  • Thank you listing on the MAS website including a link to business website
  • Invitation to special events

Business Patron

$500.00 / year

For businesses with 20-249 employees. This membership comes with business benefits and two membership cards.

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Description

For businesses with 20-249 employees.

Membership Benefits

  • Two membership cards
  • Each business membership card allows four employees admission to special events (i.e., balloon races viewing)
  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

 

Additional Benefits for Business Membership

  • 10% discount for employees to purchase basic membership
  • Reciprocal benefits at over 300 botanical gardens nationwide
  • Thank you listing on the MAS website including a link to business website
  • Invitation to special events

Business Advocate

$750.00 / year

For businesses with 250-499 employees. This membership comes with business benefits and three membership cards.

Categories: ,

Description

For businesses with 250-499 employees.

Membership Benefits

  • Three membership cards
  • Each business membership card allows four employees admission to special events (i.e., balloon races viewing)
  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

 

Additional Benefits for Business Membership

  • 10% discount for employees to purchase basic membership
  • Reciprocal benefits at over 300 botanical gardens nationwide
  • Thank you listing on the MAS website including a link to business website
  • Invitation to special events

Business Catalyst

$1,000.00 / year

For businesses with 500+ employees. This membership comes with business benefits and four membership cards.

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Description

For businesses with 500 employees.

Membership Benefits

  • Four membership cards
  • Each business membership card allows four employees admission to special events (i.e., balloon races viewing)
  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society, offering reciprocal benefits to over 330 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Discounts on Society sponsored workshops/lectures and events
  • Members-only evening-before pre-sale for the Spring Plant Sale
  • Pre-sale of tickets for special events
  • 10% discount at Wilbur’s Garden Cart- no minimum purchase
  • Discounted memorial brick purchases at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Member discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting

 

Additional Benefits for Business Membership

  • 10% discount for employees to purchase basic membership
  • Reciprocal benefits at over 300 botanical gardens nationwide
  • Thank you listing on the MAS website including a link to business website
  • Invitation to special events