Thank You for Your Support

We want to say thank you! Your membership helps us connect people from all walks of life with the natural world. This year alone, membership gifts have supported youth and adult education programs that have served over 27,000 students and over 5,000 lifelong learners. Thank you for everything you do!

The WNC Nature Center and The North Carolina Arboretum are swapping members for the month of June!

For N.C. Arboretum Members Visiting the WNC Nature Center:

  • N.C. Arboretum members will enjoy free, daily admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children to the WNC Nature Center during the month of June 2023! Not valid for special events and education programs.
  • Advance reservations are not required. During your visit, please be ready to provide:
    • Your valid N.C. Arboretum membership card.
    • Your ID
  • N.C. Arboretum members who join the WNC Nature Center during the month of JUNE will receive a 10% discount on an Individual, Dual, Family or FamilyPLUS membership. The membership must be purchased in person to receive the discount.

For WNC Nature Center Members Visiting The North Carolina Arboretum:

  • WNC Nature Center members will enjoy free, daily admission for 1 standard car to the N.C. Arboretum during the month of June 2023! Special programs or events may incur an additional fee.
  • WNC Nature Center members must show their valid WNC Nature Center membership card and photo ID at the entrance gate when visiting The North Carolina Arboretum.
  • WNC Nature Center members who join the The North Carolina Arboretum during the month of June 2023 will receive a $20 discount on a membership for 1 year. Please present your Nature Center membership card in person at the membership kiosk in the Baker Visitor Center to receive the discount. The membership must be purchased in person to receive the discount.

Member Parking Spaces

As a token of our thanks for your support, we installed five members-only parking spaces in the first bay in front of the Baker Visitor Center to help you get to the gardens and trails you love even faster! All members from the individual level all the way up to the Olmsted Society are welcome to park in these spaces whenever they are available.