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Join as a new member by September 24 and receive $10 off your membership.

Save $10 with the code NEW2024.

Members keep the Garden blooming! By becoming a member, you own a share of this beautiful Garden – no green thumb required!

Membership at the Garden is a fantastic value which includes many benefits and allows you to create an experience to fit your lifestyle. Best of all, because the Garden is 100% community supported, your membership is an investment in northeast Wisconsin.

We’re busy planting, plotting, and planning for beauty in every season at the Garden!

As a member, you’ll get to enjoy free admission to the new Bell Children’s Garden. Join us to cultivate a sense of wonder and love of nature in all generations, together.

Give the Gift of the Garden

Looking for a unique gift for that special nature lover in your life?
Pass along the gift of the Garden today!

Purchase a gift membership, and your loved ones will be sent their digital membership card to download immediately. They can start using their benefits right away!

Want to keep it a secret?
Purchase a gift certificate that your loved one can use to purchase a membership on their next visit. Call our Guest Experience team for details!

A membership is the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life!

Gift memberships purchased online are active from the purchase date.

If you’d like to keep the gift a surprise or you do not have all the contact information needed (address, email phone, etc.), you can purchase a membership certificate at the Garden during normal business hours.

This certificate gives you the flexibility to give a printed paper certificate to the recipient instead. Membership gift certificates must be redeemed for membership within six months of the issued date.

For questions, contact our Guest Experience Team at 920.490.9457 or info@gbbg.org.

All membership levels enjoy:

Free 1–year digital subscription to Better Homes & Gardens magazine (subject to availability)

Instant digital membership cards (available on any smartphone)

Members–only “Botanical Buzz” emails from the President & CEO

Benefits subject to change. Green Bay Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported 100% by the community it serves. Contributions to the Garden are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law for Garden Angel membership level and above.

Membership Levels

One person

Free unlimited daily admission

One member plus guest

Free unlimited daily admission

2 adults plus children and grandchildren age 17 and younger

Free unlimited daily admission

2 adults plus children and grandchildren age 17 and younger

Free unlimited daily admission

Photography permit

2 adults plus children and grandchildren age 17 and younger

2 free guests per daily visit when member is present (excludes special events)

Plus More!

• Discount at participating nurseries and greenhouses

• 10% discount on facility rental (one–time annual use; subject to availability; not valid with other discounts; must be member at time of event)

• Invitation to Garden Party in August

• Portion of membership is tax deductible

2 adults plus children and grandchildren age 17 and younger

4 free guests per daily visit when member is present (excludes special events)

Plus More!

• Discount at participating nurseries and greenhouses

• 15% discount on facility rental (one–time annual use; subject to availability; not valid with other discounts; must be member at time of event)

• Invitation to Garden Party in August

• Portion of membership is tax deductible

• 2 single–use guest passes (excludes special events & Sanimax concerts)

• Invitation to “With the Expert” event

• Free spring signature plant selected by Director of Horticulture

2 adults plus children and grandchildren age 17 and younger

6 free guests per daily visit when member is present (excludes special events)

Plus More!

• Discount at participating nurseries and greenhouses

• 20% discount on facility rental (one–time annual use; subject to availability; not valid with other discounts; must be member at time of event)

• Invitation to Garden Party in August

• Portion of membership is tax deductible

• 4 single–use guest passes (excludes special events & Sanimax concerts)

• Invitation to “With the Expert” event

• Free spring signature plant selected by Director of Horticulture

• Free subscription to a gardening magazine

• Free tickets to: TasteBud; Brews, Bistros, & Bonfires; WPS Garden of Lights (2 tickets/per event)

2 adults plus children and grandchildren age 17 and younger

8 free guests per daily visit when member is present (excludes special events)

Plus More!

• Discount at participating nurseries and greenhouses

• 25% discount on facility rental (one–time annual use; subject to availability; not valid with other discounts; must be member at time of event)

• Invitation to Garden Party in August

• Portion of membership is tax deductible

• 6 single–use guest passes (excludes special events & Sanimax concerts)

• Invitation to “With the Expert” event

• Free spring signature plant selected by Director of Horticulture

• Free subscription to a gardening magazine

•Free tickets to: TasteBud; Brews, Bistros, & Bonfires; WPS Garden of Lights (2 tickets/per event)

2 adults plus children and grandchildren age 17 and younger

10 free guests per daily visit when member is present (excludes special events)

Plus More!

• Discount at participating nurseries and greenhouses

• $400 credit on facility rental (one–time annual use; subject to availability; not valid with other discounts; must be member at time of event)

• Invitation to Garden Party in August

• Portion of membership is tax deductible

• 8 single–use guest passes (excludes special events & Sanimax concerts)

• Invitation to “With the Expert” event

• Free spring signature plant selected by Director of Horticulture

• Free subscription to a gardening magazine

• Free tickets to: TasteBud; Brews, Bistros, & Bonfires; WPS Garden of Lights (2 tickets/per event)

Reciprocal Admissions Program

Thanks to the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program, Green Bay Botanical Garden memberships offers free admission and/or additional benefits at more than 360 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands. View a list of participating gardens, arboreta, and conservatories. Special events are excluded from Green Bay Botanical Garden’s reciprocal admissions program.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I renew my membership?

The fastest way to renew your membership is online. Simply log into your Garden membership account and renew today.

Don’t have an account or unsure about creating an account? Follow these directions.

You can also renew in person with our Guest Experience Team too.

You can access your digital membership card link by logging into your membership account at the Garden. Not sure how to download your card? Use these directions.

I need to change information on my membership account.

You can update your membership account by logging into your Garden membership account online. Not sure how to access your account? Use these directions.

Need to update an address, phone number or email? Follow these directions.

I’ve purchased a gift membership. Now what?

If you’ve purchased a gift membership online, we will email the digital membership cards per your instructions (there’s an option to select the date which the digital membership card email will be sent to the gift recipient).

Should you purchase a membership in-person or over the phone, an email with the digital membership card will be sent immediately sent to the recipient.

Want to keep it a surprise? You can now purchase a membership gift certificate at the Garden during normal business hours.

The gift membership is active from the purchase date. If purchasing a membership gift certificate, the membership will be active from the date the certificate is redeemed. For questions, contact our Guest Experience Team at 920.490.9457 or info@gbbg.org.

My digital membership card isn’t updating after my renewal.

For iPhones

  1. Restart your phone.
  2. Adjust the settings on the card.
  3. Open your digital membership card on your smartphone.
  4. Select the three dots in the corner to access the digital card’s settings.
  5. Turn them all off.
  6. Pause.
  7. Turn them all back on.
  8. Restart your phone.

For  Android Phones

  1. Restart your phone.
  2. Adjust the settings on the card.
  3. Open your digital membership card on your smartphone.
  4. Select the info button in the bottom corner to access the digital card’s settings.
  5. Turn them all off.
  6. Pause.
  7. Turn them all back on.
  8. Restart your phone.
  9. Check your app for updated dates and times.

I’ve purchased a new membership (online, sent in a check, or credit card). Now what?

If you are a new member and have purchased a membership online, a separate email with access to your digital membership card(s) will be sent to you within 24 hours.

If you are a new member and purchased your membership in-person at the Garden or mailed a check in and have provided us with an active email address, please allow five business days to receive your digital membership card email.

Who can visit under my membership?

A named member on the account must be present at the time of entry to take advantage of the free admission benefit. The number of entries will depend on your membership level. See our membership benefits grid for details.

I’ve renewed my membership. Now what?

Your digital membership cards will automatically update once your membership payment has processed. NOTE: If you have not downloaded your digital membership card please follow these instructions.

If you need additional assistance, contact our Guest Experience Team at 920.490.9457 or info@gbbg.org.

If you’ve requested to receive paper membership cards, cards are processed regularly every two weeks.  Your membership is active.  You can still visit the Garden by checking in with our Guest Experience Team when you arrive, even if you don’t have updated membership cards.

Please note, if you have an active email on file, you will still receive notification that you have a digital membership card. You may download at any time. 

I’ve rejoined as a member. Now what?

If you’ve rejoined as a member and have purchased a membership online, a separate email with access to your digital membership card(s) will be sent to you within 24 hours.

If you are a new member and purchased your membership in-person at the Garden or mailed a check in, please allow five business days to receive your digital membership card email.

It is the member’s responsibility to notify the Membership Team if you have not received your membership materials. 

You may still come to the Garden if you have not received your membership cards. Check in with the Guest Experience Team who can verify your membership.

Where are reciprocal gardens located? How do I use this benefit?

For a full listing of reciprocal garden’s visit the American Horticultural Society web site. Reciprocal membership covers general admission to 360+ gardens throughout North America.

We advise you to call ahead to the garden that you are visiting, share the date that you plan to visit, and ask what you can expect as a part of a participating reciprocal garden – Green Bay Botanical Garden.

Are memberships refundable?

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please keep in mind that you may still receive benefits at 360+ gardens through the American Horticultural Society reciprocal program by showing a current Green Bay Botanical Garden membership card.  

Give the Gift of the Garden

Membership to Green Bay Botanical Garden is truly a gift that can be enjoyed all year long and comes with many great benefits.

When you purchase a gift membership online, you will be able to:

Gift memberships purchased online are active from the purchase date.

If you’d like to keep the gift a surprise or you do not have all the contact information needed (address, email phone, etc.), you can purchase a membership certificate at the Garden during normal business hours.

This certificate gives you the flexibility to give a printed paper certificate to the recipient instead. Membership gift certificates must be redeemed for membership within six months of the issued date.

For questions, contact our Guest Experience Team at 920.490.9457 or info@gbbg.org.

Donor Advised Funds & Membership Payments

Green Bay Botanical Garden accepts gifts from Donor Advised Funds and IRAs as payment for membership. Memberships paid for by either of these methods will have all non-deductible benefits declined as required by law. The benefits include the following: Single-use Guest Passes; tickets to TasteBud; Brews, Bistros, & Bonfires; WPS Garden of Lights; Spring Signature Plant, invitations to certain member events. You may still utilize your Free Unlimited Daily Admission benefit and Free Admission to Thursday Night Sanimax Concert Series.

For gifts from Foundations, please consult with your tax advisor if you have any questions about receiving tangible benefits in exchange for your gift.

Please note that a personal payment for the non-deductible portion (bifurcated payments) is typically not permitted; please consult with your tax advisor.

Contact Us

For more information about membership, contact our Development & Membership Coordinator, Alina Booth, at 920.490.9457 or membership@gbbg.org.

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A donation to the Garden by Dec 31 makes a world of difference. Be part of our growth journey! 🌺

Don’t just give a gift…
give an experience.

A Garden membership is a meaningful gift for your loved ones to enjoy this timeless treasure and make memories all year long.

Support the Garden and gift a membership today!

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Special Offer for New Members

Explore nature’s wonders!
Join as a new member by December 3 and receive two Free Daily Admission Passes.

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Sounds of Nashville on August 11

will be moved indoors with limited seating due to Friday’s weather forecast. Tickets are no longer available. We apologize for any inconvenience!

The Bell Children's Garden is now closed through mid-January during WPS Garden of Lights.