The Davis Botanical Society is the official membership organization for the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory and Center for Plant Diversity (Herbarium). By becoming a member, you help preserve, expand, and share two of the university’s most remarkable botanical collections—living and preserved—and support the students and research they inspire.
Why Join?
Membership is open to all: students, alumni, plant lovers, scientists, hobbyists, and community members alike. Whether you’re captivated by carnivorous plants, intrigued by California’s native flora, or simply want to support student research, there’s a place for you here.
Member Benefits Include:
- A subscription to the Society’s newsletter, Lasthenia, featuring updates, stories, and plant science highlights
- Invitations to field trips, talks, and workshops on botany-related topics
- Access to members-only plant sales at the UC Davis Arboretum
- The opportunity to support student research through Society-sponsored grants and awards
- The satisfaction of helping to sustain and grow invaluable plant collections and educational programs
Thanks to member support, the Botanical Conservatory awards an annual research prize to a UC Davis undergraduate or graduate student studying plant science.
Join Today
Memberships start at just $30 per year—and are free for current UC Davis students.
Visit the Davis Botanical Society website to learn more and sign up online.