Membership & Benefits
Merryspring members receive a variety of benefits, and their membership dues are an important source of income needed to keep Merryspring running each year.
Benefits include: free admission to spring, summer and winter lecture series; discounts on classes and workshops; 10% discount on most purchases; regular e-mail notification of speakers and events; the Hawthorn e-newsletter; benefits at more than 345 reciprocating gardens nationwide (read below); a share in the stewardship.
How to join Merryspring
To become a Merryspring member, please call (207) 236-2239, or click here for a printable form that can be mailed to:
Merryspring
P.O. Box 893
Camden, ME 04843
Visa and MasterCard accepted
Membership donations may also be made securely online using a credit card, debit card, or Paypal account by clicking the donate button below. Thank you!
All contributions of $35 or more will be entered as membership donations unless otherwise specified. Please call (207) 236-2239 or email info@merryspring.org if you have questions.
Contact Info
Merryspring is open to the public every day during daylight hours, free of charge. To preserve the park and the numerous bird species, dogs are not allowed. Merryspring is conveniently located just behind Camden Hannaford at the end of Conway Rd.
Office hours:
Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Street Address
Merrryspring Nature Center
30 Conway Road
Camden, Maine 04843
Mailing Address
Merryspring Nature Center
P.O. Box 893
Camden, ME 04843
Phone/Fax/Email
207-236-2239
info@merryspring.org
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
| Individual | $35 – $49 |
| Family | $50 – $99 |
| Friend | $100 – $249 |
| Donor | $250 – $499 |
| Steward | $500 – $999 |
| Conservator | $1,000 – $2,499 |
| Partner | $2,500 – $4,999 |
| Patron | $5,000 or more |
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FEES
| Supporter | $50 – $99 |
| Friend | $100 – $249 |
| Donor | $250 – $499 |
| Steward | $500 – $999 |
| Conservator | $1,000 – $2,499 |
| Partner | $2,500 – $4,999 |
| Patron | $5,000 or more |
Members may borrow from Merryspring’s extensive Nature Lending Library.
Members receive a discount in our gift shop.
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American Horticulture Society Benefits
Every member of Merryspring can benefit from the American Horticulture Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program(RAP). If you travel and enjoy visiting botanical gardens, arboreta or conservatories, the RAP includes more than 360 organizations in 45 states, plus Canada, the Cayman Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The most up-to-date list of participating gardens can be found on the American Horticulture Society’s website in their online directory. To download a pdf reference list of all participating gardens, click here.
If you plan to visit any of the participating gardens remember to take along your Merryspring membership card for free admittance. If you would like to become a Merryspring member, or have misplaced your membership card, please contact the office at (207) 236-2239 for assistance.
