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Almost all of our classes qualify for CNLP credits. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional, visit the New York State Nursery and Landscape Association's website or the GardenScape Professionals site for more information.

 

 


 

Sustaining Membership

"I decided to become a Sustaining Member of the Rochester Civic Garden Center because it is an easy way to support an organization that I believe in. I like the convenience, and that RCGC receives a reliable amount of income on a regular basis"  --RCGC long-time member Art Trimble

More information here.

 

 


 The Plantsmen of Rochester Parks

The Plantsmen of Rochester Parks is a wonderful history of the men who created our local park system.  Copies of this book can be purchased at Warner Castle for $16.95 plus tax, for a total of $18.31, or online here for $18.31(including tax) plus $3.32 shipping for a total of $21.63. Proceeds benefit the Rochester Civic Garden Center’s endowment fund in memory of Alvan R. Grant.

Rochester Civic Garden Center
5 Castle Park
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-473-5130
Fax: 585-472-8136
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-4pm
Library Hours: Regular RCGC hours as well as 9:30-12:30 on the 3rd Saturdays of January through June.
RCGC is open to the public.
Reservations requested for groups of 8 or more. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

 

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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

        

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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Our mission is to improve the quality of life in the Genesee Region by fostering knowledge, providing information, increasing interest, and promoting all aspects of gardening and horticulture. People of the region have access to our library, public lectures, classes and other horticultural resources.