Membership
Your Membership Makes a Difference
Membership gifts are the primary support for the JCRA's daily operations and vital for its success. Yes, the JC Raulston Arboretum is free to the public, but it is not free to operate. Memberships keep the gates open and the gardens in top shape.
Thank you for your support and advocacy of the JC Raulston Arboretum through the membership program. It's fast and easy to become a Friend of the Arboretum. Join or renew now using our secure Web site, or contact Judy Morgan-Davis at (919) 513-0264 or jvmorgan@ncsu.edu.
JCRA Membership Levels and Benefits
A Great Value for You, a Great Investment in the Future
| Individual | Family/Dual | Sponsor | Patron | Founder | Benefactor | Philanthropist | |
| Dues | $50 | $75 | $300 | $600 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Number of cards issued | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Admission(s) to FOA Lectures | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2, plus 2 guests | 2, plus 2 guests | 2, plus 4 guests | 2, plus 8 guests |
| Admission(s) to Annual Plant Distribution | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2, plus 1 guest | 2, plus 2 guests |
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| Discounts and special offers from local businesses and garden centers* | |
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| Reciprocal privileges with over 200 gardens, arboreta, and conservatories* | |
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| Advance registration and discounts for workshops and symposia | |
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| Annual Plant Sale exclusive preview sale, plus 10% discount* | |
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| Members Only Preorder Plant Sale | |
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| Five Leaf Bucks for Children's Program Registrations | |
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| Advance registration and discounts for Children's Program | |
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| Connoisseur Plants | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 18 | ||
| A portion of these gifts go directly to the JCRA Endowment for Excellence | |
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| Complimentary membership(s) | 1 Individual |
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| Private JCRA tour with staff of your choice | |
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| Half-day rental of any garden or meeting room at the JCRA | |
*Must present JCRA membership card.
There are many worthy organizations that you can support with your giving dollars, and we thank you for believing that the JC Raulston Arboretum is a wise investment for the future. Please contact Judy Morgan-Davis at (919) 513-0264 or jvmorgan@ncsu.edu if you have any questions or comments.
Notes
- Students may attend FOA Lectures free of charge, plus receive electronic news with a registered e-mail address
- Please ask about our organization discount opportunities
- Bank drafts and NCSU payroll deduction welcome
- Join for two or more years, and receive two free FOA Lecture guest passes and a JCRA decal
- New Member Welcome Tours offered twice a year
Join the Friends of the Arboretum
Online
Join
or renew your membership online through a Web page hosted on the College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences' College Advancement Web site. Click
here to join or renew online! If this is a gift membership, please include the recipient's name and their address on the donor information page in the "Please notify" field (this is the largest of the text boxes). Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted
with online membership payments. Memberships are recorded as "donations" on
the online payment form.
Note: "JC Raulston Arboretum" will not appear on your credit card statement. Online donations are processed through the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc., within the Office of College Advancement. Your statement will include a charge from them. "NCSU CALS ADVANCE INT" will appear on your statement.
Download, print, and fill out our online membership form.
Make checks payable to the "NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc." noting "JCRA" in the memo line. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted with mailed in membership payments.
Mail the membership form along with your payment to:
JC Raulston Arboretum
NC State University
Box 7522
Raleigh, NC 27695-7522
The JC Raulston Arboretum operates under the auspices of the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc.—a 501(C)3 non-profit organization.