2010 membership incentives

Why Become a Member?

As a member of the Leila Arboretum Society, you are not only helping to make BC Green, but you are also giving yourself the opportunity to meet wonderful people and make lasting friendships. Many of our members exchange gardening tips, plants and vegetables, share knowledge and help each other learn more about the wonderful world of gardening. Whether it’s working in the greenhouse, the smell of flowers or the dirt between your fingers, being a member is both fun and educational.

Interested in Becoming a Leila Arboretum Society Member?

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MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS

INDIVIDUAL ($25) - (1 adult): 10% off classes and products of Leila Arboretum, 10% off plants at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, and other discounts at participating member merchants (see above).

FAMILY/GRANDPARENT ($50) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18): 10% off classes and products of Leila Arboretum, 10% off plants at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, and other discounts at participating member merchants (see above), free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens, plus 2 free general admissions to reciprocal area Museums.

HEMLOCK ($100) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18): a $10 off coupon at the annual spring plant sale in May, 10% off classes and products of Leila Arboretum, 10% off plants at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, and other discounts at participating member merchants (see above), free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens, 2 free general admissions to reciprocal area Museums, plus 2 free tickets to the Battle Creek Garden Tour an LAS Fundraiser.

SWEETGUM ($250) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18): two complimentary tickets to the Annual LAS Garden Tour (fundraiser), a $10 off coupon at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, 10% off classes and products of LAS, 10% off plants at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, and other discounts at participating member merchants (see above), free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens, 2 free general admissions to reciprocal area Museums, plus one free class or workshop (valued at $50).


BIRCH ($500) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18): one free class or workshop (up to $50), your choice of either an honorary tree planted at Leila Arboretum at member's request or a 2 hour personal event in the Children's Garden after 5pm, two complimentary tickets to the Annual LAS Garden Tour (fundraiser),a $10 off coupon at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, 10% off classes and products of LAS, 10% off plants at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, and other discounts at participating member merchants (see above), free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens, and 2 free general admissions to reciprocal area Museums.

OAK ($1000) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18): sponsorship of an educational event, one free class or workshop (up to $50), your choice of either an honorary tree planted at Leila Arboretum at member's request or a 2 hour personal event in the Children's Garden after 5pm, two complimentary tickets to the Annual LAS Garden Tour (fundraiser), a $10 off coupon at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, 10% off classes and products of LAS, 10% off plants at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser) in May, and other discounts at participating member merchants (see above), free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens, 2 free general admissions to reciprocal area Museums.

GENERAL BENEFITS
•Horticulture Experts on Staff
•Summer Celebration-Corn Roast
•Subscription to “Growing Times” quarterly newsletter.
•10% discount on products sold by LAS including: books, gardening tool &  equipment, LAS products and logo apparel.
•10% discount on plants purchased at our Annual Spring Plant Sale-Fundraiser
•10% discount on LAS “Growing In The Garden” classes and workshops.
•An invitation to our many events throughout the year.
•Discounts at participating member merchants.
•Annual meeting & voting rights.

Membership Drive Incentive Program
3/1/2010 – 3/31/2011

A membership with LAS will help to support great educational programs, care for the grounds and facilities of the arboretum and Children’s Garden, community gardening and community beautification.

Your efforts to invite, involve and solidify a network of members who care about LAS programs will be rewarded at the following levels:

(each level is based on either, individual or combinations of, new memberships or an increase in your previous level by the amount listed)

The above incentives are in addition to our normal benefit levels above.