Become a Friend

When you become a member of the Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden, you will share in supporting the Garden and its programs. In addition, you will enjoy the many benefits of membership, including:

  • A subscription to the Friends quarterly publication, Manzanita, featuring articles about the Regional Parks Botanic Garden and California native plants.

  • Early admission to annual spring and fall plant sales.

  • Invitations to special events offered exclusively for Friends members.

  • Discounts at select nurseries offering California native plants.

  • Membership in the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program, which enables our members to enjoy member benefits at these participating gardens around the country.

Membership types

General Membership

$30 Limited Income/Student    $50 Individual    $75 Family/Dual (two cards)

Special Garden Friend (Includes a General Membership, plus a contribution to the Friends)

$125 California Poppy    $250 Buckwheat    $500 Ceanothus     $1000 Manzanita

Become a member by completing your membership application online or by mailing an application form and a check:

By Check

Mail an application form and a check payable to Regional Parks Foundation to:

Regional Parks Foundation
Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden
PO Box 2527
Castro Valley, CA 94546-0527