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A small garden shop with stairs leading to the entrance, potted plants on display, and informational signs in front. The shop is surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.Logo for the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, featuring a red flower with green leaves inside a black circle, next to bold text reading Botanical Garden with smaller text above and below.A tall palm tree with drooping leaves stands in front of a glass greenhouse entrance surrounded by various plants, informational signs, and a large planter on a sunny day.A large tree branch hangs over a sign reading University of California Botanical Garden. Plants & gifts for sale. Welcome: Open daily. Dense foliage and a wooden structure are in the background. The photo is in black and white.
A small garden shop with stairs leading to the entrance, potted plants on display, and informational signs in front. The shop is surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.Logo for the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, featuring a red flower with green leaves inside a black circle, next to bold text reading Botanical Garden with smaller text above and below.A tall palm tree with drooping leaves stands in front of a glass greenhouse entrance surrounded by various plants, informational signs, and a large planter on a sunny day.A large tree branch hangs over a sign reading University of California Botanical Garden. Plants & gifts for sale. Welcome: Open daily. Dense foliage and a wooden structure are in the background. The photo is in black and white.
One-Year Family Plus Membership to the UC Botanical Garden
Ended at: 83 days 22 hours 55 minutes 46 seconds ago
$125.00 USD

This auction has been sold to Barbara Lyons at $125.00 USD.

Fair Market Value: $160
Generously donated by the UC Botanical Garden

Discover one of the most celebrated living museums in California with a one-year Family Plus membership to the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. Spanning 34 acres and featuring over 10,000 plant species from around the world, the Garden is a sanctuary of beauty, biodiversity, and learning—perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone seeking peaceful immersion in the natural world.

This generous membership includes:

  • Admission for two named adult members, plus two additional adults and four children (under 18) per visit.

  • Four complimentary guest passes to share the Garden with friends.

  • Reciprocal admission to more than 360 gardens nationwide through the American Horticultural Society (AHS), plus full privileges at hundreds of cultural institutions through NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association) and ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums).

  • Member discounts at local nurseries and 10% off Garden plants and merchandise.

  • Access to seasonal member experiences including:

    • Guided Member Walks

    • Member Only Evenings (May–September), when the Garden glows during the golden hour

    • Member Mornings in winter with warm drinks, treats, and docent-led tours

    • Early registration for Green Stuff Summer Camp and priority access for Redwood Grove Summer Concerts

    • Invitations to member-only receptions, exhibitions, holiday sales, and book signings.

A Family Plus membership offers a full year of discovery, tranquility, and hands-on engagement with one of California’s most remarkable botanical collections. Perfect as a family gift or for anyone seeking more time in nature.

Images Courtesy Melinda Young Stuart