Supporting The Garden will help ensure the preservation of this world class botanical garden. The Garden’s mission is to preserve this exceptional example of garden design, and to continue to develop its collection of water-conserving plants, for the education and enjoyment of the public. Please don’t hesitate to make a one-time donation or set up a recurring monthly donation using your credit card. As always, your gift is tax deductible.

A wonderful way to support The Ruth Bancroft Garden is to plan a gift in your estate or will. Estate gifts can be specified to go into our Endowment Fund, creating a lasting source of income to preserve The Garden. If you are interested in Planned Giving, please contact our Development Director Rebecca Ines, at (925) 944-9352.

Basic Membership - $35
• Free admission for tours and open days
• One free Guest Pass (good for tour admission)
• Notices of Garden events
• Invitation to Members Only Plant Sale
• 10% discounts at select area nurseries and garden centers
• Discounts on selected tours & events
• Subscriptions to The Newsletter of The Ruth Bancroft Garden and monthly Email Bulletin
• Pacific Horticulture Magazine subscription discount
• “Artist Day” – members can visit on Fridays to paint, photograph, draw, etc.

Family Membership - $60
• Basic benefits
• Two membership cards
• Two Guest Passes

Cereus - $100
• Basic benefits
• Two membership cards
• Four Guest Passes

Aloe - $250
• Above benefits plus
• Opportunity to purchase plants by appointment

Agave - $500
• Above benefits plus
• Invitation to donor event for Garden Supporters

Visionary - $1,000
• Above benefits plus
• Two nonmember Guest Passes for Members Only Plant Sale
• Unlimited free admission to The Garden for you and your guests

Preservationist - $2,000
• Above benefits plus
• Private use of The Garden

Golden Barrel Benefactor - $5,000-$10,000
• Lifetime membership with all privileges
• Private use of The Garden
• Permanent donor recognition

Student Membership - $15
• All benefits of Basic Membership Senior Membership (65+) - $25
• All benefits of Basic Membership Garden Club Membership - $50
• Notices of Garden events
• Subscriptions to The Newsletter of The Ruth Bancroft Garden and monthly Email Bulletin

Corporate Sponsorships - $2,000 and above
• Private group tours for employees
• Private use of The Garden
• Recognition on website and other print materials
• Employee membership cards as required
• Notices of Garden events
• Invitation to Members Only Plant Sale
• 10% discounts at select area nurseries and garden centers
• Discounts on selected tours & events
• Subscriptions to The Newsletter of The Ruth Bancroft Garden and monthly Email Bulletin
• Pacific Horticulture Magazine subscription discount
• Additional benefits based upon sponsorship such as recognition on donor plaque, etc.

10% Nursery Discounts when you present your membership card at:
• Navlet’s Garden Center (all locations)
• Merlot Nursery, Walnut Creek
• The Dry Garden, Oakland
• Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, Richmond
• Smith & Hawken, Walnut Creek

Please use our Secure site to Join, Renew or Donate. You can also fax or mail in a Membership Application

Please come back soon for information on Volunteering at The Garden.

You can email info@ruthbancroftgarden.org for more information or call the business office.