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Membership at Cincinnati Nature Center
A membership to Cincinnati Nature Center is a ticket to the best hiking trails in Southwestern Ohio. It’s a path to better wellness, and a gateway to wonder, adventure, and fun. But it’s more than that. A membership to Cincinnati Nature Center makes a difference. Our members make a passionate, committed community that cares about preserving green space, protecting wildlife habitat, and cultivating conservation ethics for the next generation. Be a part of our journey to Inspire Conservation!
CLICK HERE to join or renew today!
CLICK HERE for more details about giving the gift of membership!
Receive 50% off with a Nature For All discount!
Registered foster parents and SNAP and WIC participants are eligible. For more information, please contact the Membership Desk at (513) 965-4893 or email membership@cincynature.org.
Standard Membership Benefits
All Cincinnati Nature Center members enjoy:
- Free daily admission to Rowe Woods
- Members-only access to Long Branch Farm & Trails
- 4 digital guest passes (8 for 2-year membership)
- Discounts on select programs, events, facility rentals (Krehbiel Pavilion, Fernwood Shelter, Fernwood Cabins), and purchases at The Nature Shop
- Reciprocal benefits at more than 150 nature centers nationwide
- Member perks at select local retail partners
- Subscription to Newsleaf, our member magazine
Below, we've listed the several membership levels that are available to serve the needs of individuals, couples, and families. For only $25 more, you can purchase a Plus level, which allows you to bring a guest anytime you visit. This flexible option is ideal for households with caretakers. If you would like to bring more than 1 Guest, consider a Steward, Advocate, or Krippendorf Society level.
The 2-Year membership is greener and more cost-effective. You get 10% off both years, you won’t receive renewal notices for 2 years, and you’ll get a member card good for 2 years. It helps us save paper, postage, and plastic!
Click on the plus signs below to see the benefits that come with each membership level.
Individual
Click to purchase a 1 year: $49 or 2 year: $88 (save 10%)
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 1
- Number of Guests per Visit: 0
- All Standard Benefits listed above
Benefits apply to one named adult.
Individual Plus
Click to purchase a 1 year: $74 or 2 year: $133 (save 10%)
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 1
- Number of Guests per Visit: 1
- All Standard Benefits listed above.
Benefits apply to one named adult.
Dual
Click to purchase a 1 year: $74 or 2 year: $133 (save 10%)
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 2
- Number of Guests per Visit: 0
- All Standard Benefits listed above
Benefits apply to two named adults.
Dual Plus
Click to purchase a 1 year: $99 or 2 year: $178 (save 10%)
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 2
- Number of Guests per Visit: 1
- All Standard Benefits listed above
Benefits apply to two named adults.
Family
Click to purchase a 1 year: $99 or 2 year: $178 (save 10%)
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 2
- Number of Guests per Visit: 0
- Admission for children 21 and younger
- Discounts on Children's Programs
- Plus all Standard Benefits listed above
Benefits apply to two named adults and children 21 and younger.
Family Plus
Click to purchase a 1 year: $124 or 2 year: $223 (save 10%)
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 2
- Number of Guests per Visit: 1
- Admission for children 21 and younger
- Discounts on Children's Programs
- Plus all Standard Benefits listed above
Benefits apply to two named adults and children 21 and younger.
Nature Insider Memberships
Nature Insider members provide crucial support for education programs, conservation efforts, outreach, and more at the Nature Center. These generous members enjoy additional privileges and opportunities on top of their Standard Member Benefits.
Click on the plus signs below to see the benefits that come with each membership level.
Steward
Click to purchase a 1 year: $249 or 2 year: $448 (save 10%)
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 2
- Number of Guests per Visit: 2
- Admission for Children 21 and younger
- Discounts on Children's Programs
- Invitations to Nature Insider Talks (twice a year)
- Invitations to Nature Insider Hikes (twice a year)
- Plus all Standard Benefits listed above
Benefits apply to two named adults and children 21 and younger.
Advocate
Click to purchase a 1 year: $600–1,199
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 2
- Number of Guests per Visit: 4
- Admission for children 21 and younger
- Carload Guest Passes to Share: 3
- Discounts on Children's Programs
- Invitations to Nature Insider Hikes (twice a year)
- Invitations to Nature Insider Talks (twice a year)
- Native Plant Sale preview night
- Plus all Standard Benefits listed above
Benefits apply to two named adults and children 21 and younger.
Krippendorf Society
Click to purchase a 1 year: $1,200+
You receive:
- Number of Member Cards: 2
- Number of Guests per Visit: UNLIMITED
- Admission for children 21 and younger
- Carload Guest Passes to Share: 5
- Discounts on Children's Programs
- Invitations to Nature Insider Hikes (twice a year)
- Invitations to Nature Insider Talks (twice a year)
- Annual meeting with Executive Director
- 10% off estate rentals for Groesbeck Estate and Krippendorf Lodge
- Native Plant Sale preview night
- Light in the Forest preview night
- Plus all Standard Benefits listed above
Benefits apply to two named adults and children 21 and younger.
Gift Membership
A membership to Cincinnati Nature Center is an inspiring gift that gives all year long. CLICK HERE for more information.
Applying Daily Admission Toward Your Membership
Come check us out for a day! CLICK HERE to purchase nonmember admission. Then, after a fabulous day of adventure and fun, you can apply your admission fee toward the cost of a membership. Certain restrictions do apply:
- You must purchase a membership within 14 days of your visit.
- The total price may be applied, but only up to the price of membership.
- Only one receipt may be applied.
- It cannot be redeemed online.
- Only general admission fees may be applied. Program and event fees do not apply.
To apply admission to a membership sale, visit the Membership Desk in the Rowe Visitor Center (open daily 10 am-5 pm) or call the Membership Office at (513) 965-4893 and provide the Sales Order # on your admission receipt.
Membership Questions? Read our Membership FAQs and Membership Policies.
Do you have a question that you don’t see here? Contact the Membership Office and we’ll help!
Membership Office
Open 10 am-5 pm Daily
Call: (513) 965-4893
Email: membership@cincynature.org