Become a member.
Support our mission with a personal membership.
Becoming a part of our member community means supporting no-cost entry to nature through 16 miles of hiking and biking trails, an educational Nature Center, and an active Nature Playscape.
All in support of our mission: to provide access to nature and outdoor recreation - all year-round.
Individual - $40
Benefits for one named adult for one year include:
Free access to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation Auto Tour
10% Discount in Gift Shop
Discount on programs
Members Only opportunities
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 140 Nature Centers within the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Network
Household - $60
Benefits for two named adults for one year include:
Free access to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation Auto Tour
10% Discount in Gift Shop
Discount on programs
Members Only opportunities
Eligible for Facility Rentals
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 140 Nature Centers within the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Network
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 400 gardens within the American Horticultural Society Garden Network
Contributor - $120
Benefits for two named adults for one year include:
Free access to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation Auto Tour
10% Discount in Gift Shop
Discount on programs
Members Only opportunities
Eligible for Facility Rentals
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 140 Nature Centers within the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Network
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 400 gardens within the American Horticultural Society Garden Network
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 1,500 arts, history, and science organizations with the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM)
Sustainer - $300
Benefits for two named adults for one year include:
Free access to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation Auto Tour
10% Discount in Gift Shop
Discount on programs
Members Only opportunities
Eligible for Facility Rentals
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 140 Nature Centers within the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Network
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 400 gardens within the American Horticultural Society Garden Network
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 1,500 arts, history, and science organizations with the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM)
One (1) Contributor-level gift membership
Benefactor - $600
Benefits for two named adults for one year include:
Free access to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation Auto Tour
10% Discount in Gift Shop
Discount on programs
Members Only opportunities
Eligible for Facility Rentals
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 140 Nature Centers within the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Network
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 400 gardens within the American Horticultural Society Garden Network
Access to reciprocal benefits with over 1,500 arts, history, and science organizations with the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM)
Two (2) Contributor-level gift memberships
Digital Membership Card
Hayes Arboretum is excited to announce that we now have digital membership cards! Please follow the instructions below to download your digital membership card to your phone.
How to Access your Digital Membership Card:
Visit this link on your smartphone to access the wallet pass.
Use your Hayes Arboretum Membership number and your last name to access your account. (Reach out to us at staff@hayesarb.org or call us at
(765) 962-3745 if you need access to your Membership number.)View your digital card and add it to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. You’ll now be able to access your cards from your digital wallet when you visit.
You can also download your card and find information about benefits on your smartphone through the eMembership Card app. Follow the prompts to download your card to the app.
New and renewing members with an active mailing address can also be mailed print membership cards alongside their donation acknowledgement letter upon request.
Become a Member by Donating Below
Part of a business or organization?
Check the options below.
Not-for-Profit Partnership
$120 | In-Kind
*Email us about In-Kind partnership opportunities
Partnership with Hayes Arboretum as a Not-for-Profit partner creates opportunities to connect in nature for your organization.
As a Not-for-Profit Partner at the Arboretum, organizations have access to:
Discounted group programs
Rental opportunities to host meetings, retreats, and trainings onsite
Recognition and upcoming event marketing on the US 40 electronic sign
Corporate Sponsorship
$500 | $1000 | $5000
Sponsorship at Hayes Arboretum supports a shared vision of nature access for our community.
As a Corporate Sponsor of the Arboretum, organizations have access to:
Rental opportunities to host meetings, retreats, and trainings onsite
Contributor-level memberships to share with employees based on level of support
Sponsorship recognition that includes onsite, online, and US 40 electronic sign Thank You acknowledgement