Membership
RCGC Membership Benefits
Members receive discounts on classes and events, and we offer a range of benefits and membership levels to suite your needs.
INDIVIDUAL LEVEL ..... $35 
- Discounted member rates for classes and events
- Borrowing privileges from RCGC's Horticultural Library
- Subscription to the Upstate Gardeners’ Journal
- Discounts at participating local garden stores. Present your membership card at the following and receive 10% discount on purchases made at Lucas Greenhouses and 5% discount on purchases made at Bristol's Garden Center, Clover Nursery & Garden Center, Country Way Garden Center, Grandpa's Nursery and Garden Center, Sara's Garden Center, The Garden Shop at Ted Collins Tree & Landscape, Van Putte Gardens, and Wayside Garden Center. Does not apply to sale and promotional items.
FAMILY LEVEL ... $45
- The Individual-level benefits listed above, for two members of the same family
CLUB OR GROUP LEVEL ... $60
- Member rates on classes and special events for club members
- Borrowing privileges from RCGC's Library for club members
- One subscription to the Upstate Gardeners’ Journal
- One membership card to share with club members for discounts at the participating garden centers listed under Individual membership
- One free meeting at Warner Castle per year. Special restrictions apply, call for details.
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL … $75
- Member rates for classes and events for employees
- Borrowing privileges from RCGC's Horticultural Library
- One subscription to the Upstate Gardeners’ Journal
- Business link on the RCGC web site
- Advertising privileges on the RCGC web site
- One membership card to share with employees for discounts at the participating garden centers listed under Individual membership
SPONSOR LEVEL ... $100
- Individual-level benefits plus:
- Two tickets to RCGC’s Annual Garden Tour
SUSTAINING LEVEL
Become a Sustaining Member with a monthly recurring contribution through PayPal or your bank's billpay services. Visit our Sustaining Membership page for more information.
- For $5 per month, enjoy FAMILY LEVEL membership benefits
- For a minimum of $10 per month, enjoy SPONSOR LEVEL benefits
CORPORATE LEVEL ... $500 and above, tailored to suit the specific needs of your business. Call for more information
- Advertising link on RCGC homepage, monthly email newsletter, and class catalogs
- Member rates on classes and events for employees.
- Subscription to the Upstate Gardeners’ Journal
- One membership card to share with employees for discounts at the participating garden centers listed under Individual membership
To sign up for a new or renewed membership:
Online through Paypal (all major credit cards accepted): select the appropriate membership level from the choices below and complete the PayPal payment process. If you are joining at the Family level, include the second family member's name on the form. If you are registering at the Club, Professional, or Corporate level, include your club or business name in the company name area.
By check: print and complete the membership form downloadable below, or simply include the appropriate information with your check and mail it or bring it in person to RCGC, 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620.
By credit card (MasterCard or Visa): call, mail or fax us your contact and credit card information and your choice of membership level (see below for our address info), or email to gardencenter@frontiernet.net. You may download and print a membership form, or simply include a note with all the appropriate information.
With Cash: see our office hours below.
DOWNLOAD MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM HERE
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