Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay – deeply rooted in native plants. We are wildly appreciative of our members and want to ensure you take full advantage of your membership benefits. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. We are glad you are here!
Household Memberships:
A Household Membership applies to all members of the family including children under 18 years of age who live at the same address and includes the following:
- Access to the current electronic issue of the quarterly Wild Ones Journal
- Invitations to workshops, garden tours, seed exchanges, plants sales, and stewardship projects
- Discounts at participating nurseries and some Wild Ones chapter programs
- Participation in national photo contests
- Participation in Wild for Monarchs recognition programs
- Involvement in Citizen Science and networking with conservation partners
- Receiving Wild Ones National e-Newsletters
- Invitation to our private Facebook discussion group and National Annual Member meeting
- Networking and camaraderie with like-minded people who care about native plants and our planet
Affiliate (Nonprofit Organization) Memberships:
Affiliate members are not-for-profit organizations and individuals such as academics & professionals whose missions are related to the Wild Ones mission. Advantages of membership include Household Membership benefits, plus the following:
- Acknowledgment of Affiliate Membership in the quarterly Wild Ones Journal
- Gifted a Wild Ones decal to display in your window, upon request
- Discount on sponsorships for the quarterly Wild Ones Journal
- Access to Wild Ones educational brochures and other promotional materials to share with clients
Business Memberships:
Business members understand the importance of working toward a sustainable future with Wild Ones. Advantages of membership include Household Membership benefits, plus the following:
- Acknowledgment of Business Membership in the quarterly Wild Ones Journal
- Gifted a Wild Ones Recognition Certificate and Wild Ones decal to display in your window, shop or office
- Discount on sponsorships for the quarterly Wild Ones Journal
- Access to Wild Ones educational brochures and other promotional materials to share with clients
Limited Income Memberships:
Reduced-price memberships are available to full-time students and those on a limited income. If you are on a limited income or a full-time student, this membership gives you all the benefits of a Household Membership.
Lifetime Memberships:
A Lifetime Membership shows your lasting commitment to native landscaping and provides you with ongoing Household Membership. In recognition of your support, you will receive our Certificate of Appreciation, as well as acknowledgment in the Wild Ones Journal.
Lifetime Membership also shows your extraordinary support of Wild Ones’ mission and its goals by helping provide financial support to maintain a strong organization. Lifetime Membership dollars are placed in a restricted trust account which stipulates that an amount equal to annual dues is removed each year and from which a portion is paid to your local chapter as their annual dues reimbursement.
The cost for a Lifetime Membership is $1,500 per household and can be paid in a lump sum or in installments over a period of three years in $500 increments. After completing the $1,500 payment, you’ll receive all the benefits of a Wild Ones membership for life and you’ll never receive another membership renewal notice again!
A Lifetime Membership applies to all members of the family including children under 18 years of age who live at the same address.
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