Basic Membership
Premium/Wellness
Conservation Club
President's Club
Garden membership grants you exclusive Garden access, discounts, and amenities shared only by members. Support our garden and enjoy a truly personalized garden experience when you choose one of four different membership options.
Through your membership with The Water Conservation Garden, you are helping to champion the conservation of water, our Earth’s most precious resource. And, you are helping San Diegans understand that drought-tolerant landscapes are both beautiful and diverse.
Membership cards are given to adult members only. All children, 17 an under, are included and receive free entry with our membership levels starting with Family Memberships.
Basic Membership
Individual
Family
Family Plus
Individual
- -6One Year of Free Admission
- 1 Membership Card
- 2 Guest Passes
- First Month complimentary Wellness Classes (new members)
- Reciprocal Admission at 300+ North American botanical gardens-including local garden like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the SD Botanic Garden
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 10% Discount in Gift Shop
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden Events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Individual Membership
Individual Gift Membership
Family
- One Year of Free Admission
- 2 Membership Cards (1 per adult)
- 4 Guest Passes
- First Month complimentary Wellness Classes (new members)
- Reciprocal Admission at 360+ North American botanical gardens-including local garden like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the SD Botanic Garden
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 10% Discount in Gift Shop
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden Events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Family Membership
Family Gift Membership
Family Plus
- One Year of Free Admission
- 4 Membership Cards (1 per adult)
- 6 Guest Passes
- First Month complimentary Wellness Classes (new members)
- Reciprocal Admission at 360+ North American botanical gardens-including local garden like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the SD Botanic Garden
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 10% Discount in Gift Shop
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden Events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Family Plus Membership
Family Plus Gift Membership
Premium Membership
(Also Known As Wellness)
Individual Premium
Family Premium
Family Plus Premium
Individual Premium
- Free Access to weekly Wellness Classes
- Exclusive Access to Mind & Body Master Classes and Sustainable Living Sessions when available
- Wellness Program email updates including new classes and schedule changes
- Discounted Garden Retreat tickets
- One Year of Free Admission
- 1 Membership Card
- 2 Guest Passes
- Reciprocal Admission at 360+ North American botanical gardens-including local garden like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the SD Botanic Garden
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 10% Discount in Gift Shop
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden Events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Individual Premium Membership
Individual Premium Gift Membership
Family Premium
- Free Access to weekly Wellness Classes
- Exclusive Access to Mind & Body Master Classes and Sustainable Living Sessions when available
- Wellness Program email updates including new classes and schedule changes
- Discounted Garden Retreat tickets
- One Year of Free Admission
- 2 Membership Cards (1 per adult)
- 4 Guest Passes
- Free Access to Wellness Classes
- Reciprocal Admission at 360+ North American botanical gardens-including local garden like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the SD Botanic Garden
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 10% Discount in Gift Shop
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden Events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Family Premium Membership
Family Premium Gift Membership
Family Plus Premium
- Free Access to weekly Wellness Classes
- Exclusive Access to Mind & Body Master Classes and Sustainable Living Sessions when available
- Wellness Program email updates including new classes and schedule changes
- Discounted Garden Retreat Tickets
- One Year of Free Admission
- 4 Membership Cards (1 per adult)
- 6 Guest Passes
- Free Access to Wellness Classes
- Reciprocal Admission at 360+ North American botanical gardens-including local garden like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the SD Botanic Garden
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 10% Discount in Gift Shop
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden Events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Family Plus Premium Membership
Family Plus Premium Gift Membership
Agave
Lilac
Manzanita
Agave
- One Year of Free Admission
- 5 Membership Cards (1 per adult)
- 8 Guest Passes
- Free Access to Wellness Classes
- Reciprocal Admission at 360+ North American botanical gardens-including local garden like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the SD Botanic Garden
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 15% Discount in Gift Shop
- 10% Discount off Facility Rental
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden Events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Agave Membership
Agave Gift Membership
Lilac
- One Year of Free Admission
- 10 Membership Cards (1 per adult)
- 8 Guest Passes
- Free Access to Wellness Classes
- Reciprocal Admission to 360+ North American botanical gardens
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 15% Discount in Gift Shop
- 10% Discount off Facility Rental
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden Events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Lilac Membership
Lilac Gift Membership
Manzanita
- One Year of Free Admission
- 15 Membership Cards (1 per adult)
- 8 Guest Passes
- Free Access to Wellness Classes
- 15% Discount in Gift Shop
- Reciprocal Admission to 360+ North American botanical gardens-including local garden like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the SD Botanic Garden
- 10-15% Discount at Partner Nurseries
- 10% Discount off Facility Rental
- E-newsletter subscription
- Free or Reduced Admission to Garden events
- Opportunity to Volunteer
Manzanita Membership
Manzanita Gift Membership
President’s Club $1,000+
For details on joining and benefits of this elite level of membership, click the button below to visit the President’s Clubs page
Discounts for Garden Members!
All members of The Water Conservation Garden receive free admission to reciprocal gardens
and a 10-15% discount on purchases at great nurseries around San Diego County!
Seniors/Students/Active Duty Military (10% Discount)
Use codes: SEN10, STUD10, MIL10
Must present valid ID on first visit to be eligible.
Membership Scholarships
The Water Conservation Garden offers financial aid for memberships, admissions, and programs. To learn more contact us at membership@thegarden.org.
Donate Memberships
Don’t plan to use all your membership cards or guest passes? Donate them to our scholarship fund by letting us know the number of memberships you would like to donate back. Contact us at membership@thegarden.org.
The Water Conservation Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. A certain amount of your membership dues may be tax deductible based on the fair market value of goods and services received. Please consult an attorney or tax advisor for tax advice. Our tax ID is 33-0639414.