PHILANTHROPY/MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT

We are planning new and unique ways to celebrate Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming with you, even though we are unable to host member parties in person. Be sure to check your email on these dates for member-premiered content:

• March 1: Learn about Wardian Cases

• March 15: Look inside the Observation Station

• March 29: Listen to a conversation about this year’s butterflies

• April 12: Create nectar for you and for butterflies

• April 26: Attract butterflies to your garden

Our Education and Exhibition departments have helped us create an Art Activity To Go. Supplies along with instructions will be available for you to pick up as you leave the Welcome Center. Offered while supplies last.

We are happy to offer additional early member hours Sundays from 9–11 am during March! Capacity limitations will be in effect based on current COVID-19 guidelines during March and April.

MUSEUMS FOR ALL

In October of 2020, we began participating in Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). The program encourages all people to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. Meijer Gardens joined more than 500 museums across the country in this mission.

The program provides reduced rate admission of $2 per person for up to four people per visit. Guests must present their SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or WIC cards at the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Ticketing Center.

We are happy to report that we have had over 700 visitors gain admission as a part of this program since we started in October. Thanks to support from members like you, we are able to provide this opportunity to share Meijer Gardens with everyone.

ENJOY OUTDOOR SPACES YEAR-ROUND

While we are enjoying winter in Michigan, remember that our horticulture staff clears outdoor paths year round! You can enjoy the Sculpture Park and gardens in every season. Click or tap here for a link to view and download a walking map of our grounds.

Do you wish you had someone to enjoy the sights with you? Gift memberships are perfect any time of the year and for any occasion. Memberships are active from the date of purchase for a full year so that you enjoy Meijer Gardens inside and out all year long. Contributor level members and above receive a discount on purchases of gift memberships.

Contact the membership department at 616-977-7689 or membership@meijergardens.org with questions.