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Membership

Becoming a member is a great way to support the Garden’s mission to cultivate, educate, and celebrate while receiving amazing benefits and year-round access to the Garden.
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Benefits

All Members Receive the Following Benefits

Free general admission year-round
Pre-sale and discounted tickets to Discounts on education classes, camps, and events
Pre-sale and discounted tickets to Outlaw Field Concerts

Types of Membership

Garden Friend

$55 for one year
Ideal for one person looking to receive great membership perks!
FREE general admission to the Garden year-round for 1 PRIMARY MEMBER
Reciprocal benefits at 345 botanical gardens across the country
Access to Members Only Plant Sale
FREE Admission to Garden Exhibits like Fairy Houses, and Scarecrow Stroll
Special discount on camps, classes, & events!
Pre-sale ticket access for Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series®
Discounted advance ticket purchase for Outlaw Field Summer Concerts Series® (4 tickets max)
Subscription to Web Thymes monthly e-newsletter

Garden Enthusiast

$125 for one year
Ideal for a two person household looking to bring friends or family into the Garden!
FREE general admission to the Garden year-round for 2 PRIMARY MEMBERS + 3 Guests. Guests must be accompanied by a PRIMARY MEMBER and are not eligible for member benefits
Reciprocal benefits at 345 botanical gardens across the country
Access to Members Only Plant Sale
FREE Admission to Garden Exhibits like Fairy Houses, and Scarecrow Stroll
Subscription to Web Thymes monthly e-newsletter
2 Complimentary Event Vouchers (valid for Bug Day, Great Garden Escape, Fall Harvest Days, Scarecrow Stroll or Winter Garden aGlow)
Special discount on camps, classes, & events!
Pre-sale ticket access for Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series®
Discounted advance ticket purchase for Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series® (4 tickets max)

Garden Supporter

$260 for one year
Ideal for a household looking to bring friends or family to the Garden, plus additional perks!
FREE general admission to the Garden year-round for 2 PRIMARY MEMBERS + 6 Guests. Guests must be accompanied by a PRIMARY MEMBER and are not eligible for member benefits
Reciprocal benefits at 345 botanical gardens across the country
Access to Members Only Plant Sale
FREE Admission to Garden Exhibits like Fairy Houses, and Scarecrow Stroll
Subscription to Web Thymes monthly e-newsletter
4 Complimentary Event Vouchers (valid for Bug Day, Great Garden Escape, Fall Harvest Days, Scarecrow Stroll or Winter Garden aGlow)
Special discount on camps, classes, & events!
Pre-sale ticket access for Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series®
Discounted advance ticket purchase for Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series® (4 tickets max)

Garden Club Membership

$50 for one year
The Garden is happy to offer Garden Club memberships.
2 transferable Garden membership cards in the Club’s name with unlimited general admission year-round for up to 2 guests with each card.
A guide to Idaho Botanical Garden’s membership levels and benefits. All Garden Club members receive 50% off any membership level!
12 one-time use Garden guest passes to share!
One free use of the Garden for Club Meetings or gatherings per year- advanced scheduling is required.
Reciprocal admission benefits at participating gardens across the nation.
Club subscription to Garden Thymes e-newsletter.

Library Passport Program

$50 for one year
This special passport supports our mission to connect people, plants, and nature in our community. Subscribing libraries may offer the Garden Passport for check out to library patrons, who can visit the Garden during regular admission hours.
The passport is available to library patrons.
Visitors to the Garden must have the Passport letter in their possession to enter.
The passport will allow a group of five (5) general admission during regular Garden hours.
No other member benefits or admission to special events are offered with the Passport.
Participating libraries will receive a passport letter which can be made available for check out to patrons. Each use of the letter will allow a group of up to five (5) library patrons general admission to the Garden during regular admission hours. This special passport supports our mission to connect people, plants, and nature in our community. Subscribing libraries may offer the Garden Passport for check out to library patrons, who can visit the Garden during regular admission hours.

Photographer Membership

$220 for one year
This special membership provides benefits created specifically for photographers and is good for one calendar year. A Photographer Membership is not transferable. The Photographer Membership benefits are for Photographer Members only.

Free admission for up to 10 associated individuals for the photo shoot. Groups with more than 10 individuals will be charged a group fee of $5 for each additional person.

*Filming at the Garden varies, please contact us for more information.
Unlimited photo shoots during regular Garden hours (excluding special events) for 1 year
Full rights to sell your Idaho Botanical Garden photos
Enjoy FREE general admission to the Garden year-round for 1 PRIMARY MEMBER
Reciprocal benefits at 345 botanical gardens across the country
FREE Admission to Members Only Plant Sale
FREE Admission to Scarecrow Stroll
Special discount on camps, classes, and events
Pre-sale ticket access for Outlaw Field Summer Concerts Series®
Discounted advance ticket purchase for Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series® (4 tickets max)
Subscription to the Web Thymes monthly e-newsletter

Interested in supporting the Garden at a higher membership level?

Additional membership levels include all the above benefits, with additional event vouchers, discounted concert tickets and guests for free general admission, VIP seating at a Great Garden Escape concert, and more. To learn more about our additional membership levels, please click the button below to email our Development Manager, Ariana Watson.

Impact of Membership

Members are critical to the success of the Garden’s mission to connect people, plants, and nature. Funds received from the membership program not only help the Garden grow but also serve as an investment in the Treasure Valley community. Because of member support, we can be our region’s preferred space to gather, experience nature, and advocate for environmental stewardship.
Your membership helps the Garden:
Offer low-cost and free education programs for all ages
Improve our living museum's collection
Continue conservation and restoration work
Be a celebrative community gathering space

Membership Portal

With this portal you can easily access your digital membership cards, Member ID, review your order history with us, and update your account contact information.

To get started all you need to do is use your email address to log in and we'll send a verification code to your inbox. If you're having trouble logging in or if your email address needs to be updated, give us a shout at 208-343-8649 or email us at info@idahobotanicalgarden.org and one of our friendly staff members will be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Question

Got a question? The answer may be below.
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I just purchased a membership. Now what?

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  • Create an online account
    • An online account ensures that you receive your membership discounts on Garden classes, camps, and events. To create an online account, click on “Join” and “Membership” on the Garden’s website homepage. Then, when you click on “Become a member” a checkout screen will appear. In the top right-hand corner, click the button that says, “Create account”. It will require you to enter the email address you use with your membership and that you create a password for future login.
  • Mail time
    • Memberships are mailed on a weekly basis. You should receive your membership packet within 10 business days.
  • Visiting the Garden before you receive your membership cards
    • You can visit the Garden if you are still waiting to receive your membership cards. Just chat with our kiosk staff at the entrance and they can look you up in our database.
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I want to upgrade my membership. What should I do?

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First of all - yay! Please call us at (208)-343-8649 and someone can assist you through the process to upgrade your membership.

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What are my membership benefits?

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All Garden members receive:

  • Free general admission year-round
  • Pre-sale discounts on all of our signature events
  • Reciprocal benefits at 345 botanical gardens across the country
  • Discounts on education classes, camps, and events
  • Pre-sale and discounted tickets to Outlaw Field Concerts

To see additional membership benefits dependent on level, please see your membership level benefits listed above.

 

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Are membership cards transferrable?

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No, membership cards have your individual or household name on them and are intended for your own use. If your membership level is eligible for guest admission, we ask that you attend with your guests or purchase/provide them with an admission voucher so that they may attend on their own.

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I’m not receiving membership discounts on classes/camps/events. Help!

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To receive your membership discount online, you must have registered your online account and be signed in with the email address associated with your membership. The membership discount won’t appear until checkout.
Please call or email us if you are unable to receive your discount after signing into your account.

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What’s the best family membership level?

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While the Garden doesn’t offer a specific family membership, the Garden Enthusiast membership is the most popular membership for families. It covers two primary members and 3 guests for free general admission to the Garden year-round.

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Is my membership tax deductible?

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Membership payments may qualify for the Idaho Education Tax Credit for donations to educational entities.
Please consult your tax advisor for complete details.

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Can I buy tickets to Garden events or register for classes through the portal?

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No. The membership portal is for viewing digital membership cards, updating contact
information, and reviewing purchase history with the Garden.

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Will I still get physical membership cards now that I can access them digitally?

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Yes. The Garden will continue to send physical membership cards for the time being.

Questions about membership?

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