Support the Gardens. Enjoy the Benefits.
Give $50 or more to the Cornell Botanic Gardens Annual Fund and receive a Cornell Botanic Gardens Access Pass as our thanks for supporting the Gardens.
Your Gift Makes the Gardens Possible
Cornell Botanic Gardens is free and open to everyone. Your support helps us care for more than 3,700 acres of cultivated gardens and natural areas, conserve plants and habitats, support Cornell students, and connect people with the plants and landscapes that sustain us.
When you give to the Gardens, you're helping ensure these extraordinary places remain accessible to everyone.
Your Access Pass Allows you to...
Explore More
Enjoy reciprocal benefits at more than 300 public gardens across North America, giving you even more opportunities to explore gardens and connect with the natural world.
Stay Inspired
Receive gardening advice, news, stories, and inspiration through our e-newsletter and other Gardens publications.
Save at the Garden Gift Shop
Enjoy 10% off purchases at the Nevin Welcome Center Gift Shop.
Give $250 or More and Enjoy Even More Benefits
Make an annual gift of $250 or more and receive all of the Access Pass benefits above, plus reciprocal admission and member benefits at more than 800 museums and cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM).
A New Way to Enjoy Membership Benefits
Cornell Botanic Gardens has transitioned from a traditional membership program to the Access Pass. Now, an annual gift of $50 or more to the Gardens provides Access Pass benefits while directly supporting the work you care about.
The Access Pass is our way of saying thank you for helping the Gardens thrive.
When Will I Receive My Access Pass?
Access Passes are issued annually to donors who give $50 or more to the Cornell Fund for Cornell Botanic Gardens. Passes are valid for one year, from August 1 through July 31.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Whether you're making your first gift to Cornell Botanic Gardens or have been supporting our work for decades, your generosity makes a difference.
Your gift helps us care for our gardens and natural lands, conserve rare and native plants, provide meaningful learning opportunities, support students, and inspire people of all ages to understand, appreciate, and nurture the natural world.
Thank you for helping the Gardens grow.