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Membership

As a member of the Leila Arboretum Society, you are not only supporting our mission to preserve and enhance Leila Arboretum for all to appreciate horticulture and the arts in a natural environment, you are also giving yourself the opportunity to meet wonderful people and make lasting friendships. Many of our members exchange gardening tips, plants and vegetables, share knowledge and help each other learn more about the wonderful world of gardening. Whether it’s working in the greenhouse, the smell of flowers or the dirt between your fingers, being a member is both fun and educational.

* Member benefits increase as you increase your level of support – see below for details*

Basic Benefits

  • Horticulture Experts on Staff.
  • Invitation to our free Members-only Corn Roast.
  • 10% discount on plants purchased at our Annual Spring Plant Sale-Fundraiser.
  • 10% discount on LAS classes and workshops.
  • $25 discount on site rentals for Weddings, Birthdays and more

Levels of Membership

Individual ($25) – (1 adult) or ($20) – Student, Senior, Military-Active Duty/Veteran

  • Basic benefits listed above

Family/Grandparent ($50) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18) or ($40) – Military-Active or Veteran

  • Basic benefits plus…
  • Discount on site rental increased to $50
  • Free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens.

Hemlock ($100) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18)

  • Basic benefits plus…
  • $10 off coupon at the annual spring plant sale in May.
  • Discount on site rental increased to $50
  • Free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens.
  • 2 free tickets to the Annual LAS Garden Tour.

Sweetgum ($250) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18)

  • Basic benefits plus…
  • $10 off coupon at the Annual Plant Sale fundraiser) in May.
  • Discount on site rental increased to $50
  • Free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens.
  • 2 free tickets to the Annual LAS Garden Tour.
  • 1 free admission to a class or program (up to $50).

Birch ($500) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18)

  • Basic benefits plus…
  • $10 off coupon at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser)in May.
  • Free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens.
  • 2 free tickets to the Annual LAS Garden Tour.
  • 2 free admissions to a class or program (up to $50).
  • Your choice of either an honorary tree planted at Leila Arboretum at member’s request or a 2 hour personal event in the Kaleidoscope Garden after 5pm.

Oak ($1000) – (two adults & kids/grandkids under 18)

  • Basic benefits plus…
  • $10 off coupon at the Annual Plant Sale (fundraiser)in May.
  • Free admission for 2 adults to over 150 American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Gardens.
  • 2 free tickets to the Annual LAS Garden Tour.
  • 2 free admissions to a class or program (up to $50).
  • Your choice of either an honorary tree planted at Leila Arboretum at member’s request or a 4 hour personal event in the Kaleidoscope Garden after 5pm.

Sponsors

  • Post Consumer Brands
  • Zanetti Family Foundation
  • Guido A. & Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation
  • Huntington Bank
  • Women Who Care
  • Robert and Eleanor DeVries
  • Battle Creek Community Foundation
  • Battle Creek Tile & Mosaic
  • IBEW Local 445
  • K Drive Greenhouse
  • Miller Foundation

Hours of Operation

Office: 8am – 5pm weekdays.

Kaleidoscope Garden: Open Daily – June through Sept.

Leila Arboretum: Daily from Dawn to Dusk.

There are no daily admission or parking fees for either Leila Arboretum or the Kaleidoscope Garden. There may be fees for special events.

Note: Dogs are allowed in Leila Arboretum. Must be on a ‘Leash at all times’.

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“Leila Arboretum is owned by the City of Battle Creek and managed by Leila Arboretum Society. The Kaleidoscope Garden is owned and operated by Leila Arboretum Society. ”