Become a Member of the Arboretum
For nearly four decades, the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum has been a fixture within the JMU and Harrisonburg community as a place to walk, play, and enjoy nature. But there are so many other ways to get involved. Show your love for this woodland sanctuary by getting involved or by becoming a member!
EJCA Members enjoy insider perks and special privileges while supporting the Arboretum and our vision to inspire outdoor engagement in this space. Our goal for 2025 is to build up our phenomenal community of supporters who make meaningful connections in the Arboretum.
We are introducing NEW donor levels in 2025!
Your gift, small or large, will help us continue serving our community as a reliable source of enjoyment and learning.
As a token of our appreciation, any donations $15 to $49 will receive supporter privileges and a special Arboretum gift item. Consider donating $50 or more to become a Member of the Arboretum!
Become a member in 2025 and receive a FREE quart-sized perennial plant during our plant sale!
2025 Membership Levels
An annual gift of $15 to $49 qualifies you for the following:
- Special edition EJCA vinyl decal
- Invitation to attend our annual Litten Donor Reception
- Borrowing privileges from our botanical book collection
- Subjects include: gardening, trees & shrubs, propagation, etc.
- Quarterly EJCA newsletters & first look at upcoming events
- Directly support EJCA programming, community events, and the upkeep of your favorite urban forest!
An annual gift of $30 qualifies you for the following:
Includes Supporter level benefits...
- Special edition EJCA vinyl decal
- Borrowing privileges from our botanical book collection
- Subjects include: gardening, trees & shrubs, propagation, etc.
- Quarterly EJCA newsletters & first look at upcoming events
- Directly support EJCA programming, community events, and the upkeep of your favorite urban forest!
Plus...
- A Member card for one (1) student
- Invitation to Members-only events
- 10% discount on plant sales & gift shop (excluding commissioned items)
- Reciprocal admission to 380+ Affilliate Gardens & Arboreta
- One-year digital subscription to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
An annual gift of $50 or more qualifies you for the following:
Includes Student Member level benefits...
- A Member card for one (1)
- Special edition EJCA vinyl decal
- Invitation to Members-only events
- 10% discount on plant sales & gift shop (excluding commissioned items)
- Reciprocal admission to 380+ Affilliate Gardens & Arboreta
- One-year digital subscription to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
- Borrowing privileges from our botanical book collection
- Subjects include: gardening, trees & shrubs, propagation, etc.
- Quarterly EJCA newsletters & first look at upcoming events
- Directly support EJCA programming, community events, and the upkeep of your favorite urban forest!
Plus...
- Add a second name to membership card
- Discounts on select programs
- Shop plants early on Members' Days
- Early access to plant sale pre-ordering
- Private greenhouse shopping privileges (by appointment only)
An annual gift of $250 or more qualifies you for the following:
Includes Friends Member level benefits...
- A Member card for two (2)
- Special edition EJCA vinyl decal
- Discounts on select programs
- Invitation to Members-only events
- Reciprocal admission to 380+ Affilliate Gardens & Arboreta
- One-year digital subscription to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
- 10% discount on plant sales & gift shop (excluding commissioned items)
- Shop early in person or online at our seasonal plant sales before the general public.
- Private greenhouse shopping privileges (by appointment only)
- Borrowing privileges from our botanical book collection
- Subjects include: gardening, trees & shrubs, propagation, etc.
- Quarterly EJCA newsletters & first look at upcoming events
- Directly support EJCA programming, community events, and the upkeep of your favorite urban forest!
Plus...
- Reciprocal admission to 1,300+ Affiliate Museums & Cultural Institutes
- Invitation to special recognition event for Patrons of the Arboretum
- One (1) free pavilion reservation per-year
A one-time gift of $1,000 or more qualifies you for the following:
Includes Patron Member level benefits...
- A Member card for two (2)
- Special edition EJCA vinyl decal
- Discounts on select programs
- Invitation to Members-only events
- One (1) free pavilion reservation per-year
- Invitation to special recognition event for Patrons of the Arboretum
- 10% discount on plant sales & gift shop (excluding commissioned items)
- Reciprocal admission to 380+ Affilliate Gardens & Arboreta
- One-year digital subscription to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
- Shop early in person or online at our seasonal plant sales before the general public.
- Private greenhouse shopping privileges (by appointment only)
- Borrowing privileges from our botanical book collection
- Subjects include: gardening, trees & shrubs, propagation, etc.
- Quarterly EJCA newsletters & first look at upcoming events
- Directly support EJCA programming, community events, and the upkeep of your favorite urban forest!
Plus...
- Inscribed leaf on our Donor Tree
- Two-year reciprocal admission to 1,300+ Affiliate Museums & Cultural Institutes
Grounds: Free to the public
Dawn to dusk | 365 days a year
Frances Plecker Education Center:
M-F | 8 AM - 4 PM
