Membership
Become A Mercer Member
Grow. Support. Preserve.
Your Membership supports Mercer Botanic Gardens, a 45 year old Houston treasure that brings enjoyment and creates memories for visitors of all ages.
The Mercer Society benefits members and supports Mercer Botanic Gardens to fulfill its mission through:
Fundraising
March Mart – Houston treasure SALE
Specialty Plant Sales with related education from experts
Summer Workshops & Symposium
Seasonal events for the entire family
Public engagement
Horticultural opportunities
The Mercer Society is a nonprofit organization that supports Mercer Botanic Garden. Membership is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Annual Membership
- 10%-25% Discount at March Mart
- 10%-25% Discount at Specialty Plant Sale
- Access to members-only programs and appreciation events
- Free or discounted admission to special events. Exhibitions, programs and camps
- A subscription to the Mercer Botanic Gardens newsletter “The Leaflet” and regular e-mails with updates and information about events, educational offerings, MBG and TMS News updated
- Free or discounted admission at over 300 state and national botanical gardens and arboreta
2020 Retail Partners
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TMS Retail Partners offer up to 10% off on all purchases. TMS membership card must be present at the time of purchase.
Basic Annual Membership
Senior
$35
Annual
Basic membership benefits for one named adult 55 years of age or better
10% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
10% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
Student
$35
Annual
Basic membership benefits for one named student, 16-25 years of age with student id
10% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
10% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
Individual
$50
Annual
Basic membership benefits for one named adult
10% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
10% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
Family
$60
Annual
Basic membership benefits for two named adults
10% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
10% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
“GROWERS” Annual Membership
Supporter
$125 - $274
Annual
Family membership benefits, plus
VIP Early Admission to March Mart for two named adults
15% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
10% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
Patron
$275-549
Annual
Family membership benefits, plus
VIP Early Admission to March Mart for two named adults
20% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
10% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
Sustainer
$550 - $1,199
Annual
Family membership benefits, plus
VIP Early Admission to March Mart for two named adults and two guests
25% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
10% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
Ginger Circle Membership
To assure the Gardens growth and development, the Ginger Circle is a group of generous philanthropic members who support Mercer Botanic Gardens at the highest levels.
Ginger Circle Benefits
All Growers Membership benefits, plus
Invitation for two to Celebratory Event
Inscribed 8X8 brick of appreciation sited along “Ginger Circle Way” in the Gardens
Torch Ginger
$1,200 - $4,999
VIP Early Admission to March Mart for two named adults and four guests
25% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
25% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
Butterfly Ginger
$5,000 - $9,999
VIP Early Admission to march Mart for two named adults and six guests
25% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
25% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
One Private Annual Golf Cart Tour of Gardens with Gardens Director (up to 5 individuals, to be scheduled at mutually convenient time)
Peacock Ginger
$10,000+
VIP Early Admission to march Mart for two named adults and six guests
25% discount at March Mart ($25 minimum purchase)
25% discount at Specialty Plant Sale
One Private Annual Golf Cart Tour of Gardens with Gardens Director (up to 5 individuals, to be scheduled at a mutually convenient time)
One in-home Garden consultation with Mercer Botanic Expert (to be scheduled at mutually convenient time)