Night of Illumination
Thursday Oct 22, 2026 6:00 pm – Thursday Oct 22, 2026 9:00 pm
Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road Framingham, MA 01701
Memberships
Becoming a Native Plant Trust Member helps make a meaningful difference in the New England landscapes, helping protect the habitats, wildlife, and biodiversity that make our region so special.
Enjoy benefits
Foster your interests in native plant conservation, education, and gardening
As a member, enjoy benefits like discounts on plants at Nasami Farm and Garden in theWoods, savings on classes and events, discounts at our Visitor Center, and invitations to exclusive member programs. Join a community of people who believe that protecting native plants is one of the most powerful ways to care for the natural world we all share.
Photo: Event at Garden in the Woods © 2026 Melissa Blackall
All Members Receive
Free Admission
Unlimited entries to Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA.
Program Discounts
15% off for classes, events, and programs at Garden in the Woods and across New England.
Discounts at Native Plant Trust Nurseries
Discounts at Native Plant Trust nurseries and Garden Shops for plants, gifts, home decor, and more.
Nursery Connections Program
Discounts at participating regional and mail-order nurseries across New England.
Members’ Events
Access to members’ only events, such as Night of Illumination and annual Preview Days at Garden in the Woods and Nasami Farm.
On-Demand Learning
Free, on-demand webinar library from previous Native Plant Trust educational programs.
Publications
Print subscription to our bi-annual publications of Native Plant News magazines and Programs Catalogues.
Winter Walking Access
Off-season access to Garden in the Woods from December – March.
AHS Garden Network
Free or discounted admission to 380+ public gardens participating in the American Horticultural Society Garden Network.
Membership Levels and Benefits
The more you give, the more you gain: each level carries forward every benefit below it and opens new ways to connect with the Native Plant Trust community. We are glad to have you with us and look forward to your year among us.
Individual
$55/year- One membership
- Free admission to Garden in the Woods plus one guest
Family and Friends
$75/year- Two memberships included
- Free admission to Garden in the Woods and to members’ events for up to four individuals accompanying per member (maximum party of 10 per visit)
Contributor
$125/year- Reciprocal benefits at hundreds of institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) network
- Invitation to our annual Intern Showcase, featuring presentations by our Horticulture and Conservation interns as they present findings from their special-interest projects
Supporter
$250/yearInvitation to two annual Directors’ Talks, presented by our Director of Conservation and Director of Horticulture to hear about their upcoming projects
Sustainer
$500/year- Opportunity to share a one-year complimentary Family/Friends gift membership.
- Invitation to Heart of the Habitat, an inside look at one of Native Plant Trust’s areas of focus or special projects
- Recognition in our annual donor report in Native Plant News
Conservation Circle
$1,250/year- Leadership Summit, hosted by our CEO
- Behind-the-Scenes, discovering areas of outstanding botanic interest
- Art and Nature event, exploring creativity inspired by the environment
Conservation Circle
Our patron program recognizes individuals who select Native Plant Trust as one of their philanthropic priorities each year. We are pleased to provide our Conservation Circle donors with a wide range of benefits, including everything offered to Sustainer-level members, plus invitations to:
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Leadership Summit, hosted by our CEO
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Behind-the-Scenes, discovering areas of outstanding botanic interest
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Art and Nature, exploring creativity inspired by the environment
© Melissa Blackall
Members Only Events
As a Native Plant Trust member, you can enjoy exclusive access to a number of special events held throughout the year.
Member’s Plant Swap
Saturday Sep 19, 2026 9:00 am – Saturday Sep 19, 2026 10:00 am
Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road Framingham, MA 01701
Corporate Memberships
Whether you’re a small business new to conservation or a large corporation with a long environmental record, we welcome your partnership. Corporate membership supports native plant conservation while offering your team and clients meaningful benefits, and dues are fully tax deductible.
Our corporate memberships include discounts for speaking engagements and tours, as well as discounted room rentals and visitor passes for Garden in the Woods, our flagship botanic garden in Framingham, MA.
We also offer a special partnership program for libraries. To learn more, contact our membership team at membership@nativeplanttrust.org.
Group
$150/yearDesigned for community service organizations and small businesses
Benefits
- 4 circulating visitor passes to Garden in the Woods
- 10% discount on one speaking engagement
- 10% discount on one group Garden tour
- 20% discount on one room rental at Garden in the Woods
- Subscription to our publications
- Fully tax-deductible dues.
Contact membership@nativeplanttrust.org to join or renew.
Group Plus
$225/yearDesigned for large companies
Benefits
- 8 circulating visitor passes to Garden in the Woods
- 10% discount on one speaking engagement
- 10% discount on one group Garden guided tour
- 20% discount on one room rental at Garden in the Woods
- Subscription to our publications
- Fully tax-deductible dues.
Contact membership@nativeplanttrust.org to join or renew.
Contributor
$125/yearBenefits include those for Family/Friends, plus
- Invitation to Intern Showcase
- Reciprocal benefits at hundreds of institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) network
Contact membership@nativeplanttrust.org to join or renew.
Please note: All memberships are non-transferable and are revocable licenses. Membership levels, benefits, and prices are subject to change without notice.