Rutgers Gardens members form a special community of supporters who are passionate about the plant collections, display gardens, natural areas, and unique features found within these 180 acres. Whether you’re a Rutgers alum with treasured memories of reading a book in the Evergreen Garden between classes, a local resident who enjoys the winding trails of Helyar Woods on a crisp day, a longtime visitor who knows every secret nook of the Rhododendron Garden, or a new friend who is eager to see the trees and blooms change each season, we appreciate your willingness to become a Rutgers Gardens member.
Members make an impact with their gift by strengthening our efforts to care for the thousands of specimens in our plant collections in ecologically sound ways. Memberships help support the Rutgers Gardens Student Internship Program and experiential learning opportunities that further a deeper knowledge of horticulture and sustainable agriculture, both by the university community and the public.
Memberships are renewed annually, are non-transferable, and are active through the calendar year. Your entire membership fee is tax deductible!
While membership registrations for 2025 are now closed, we invite you to subscribe to the Friends of Rutgers Gardens e-newsletter to learn when 2026 memberships are active. Our monthly newsletter shares stories from our student farmers and student horticulturists, updates about revitalization projects at Rutgers Gardens, news from the Rutgers Gardens Student Farm fields, university collaborations, what’s in bloom seasonally, special events, and more!