Please note that membership prices will increase on February 1, 2023 to offset increases in costs associated with maintaining our trails, facilities, and operations. This will allow us to keep offering the same quality experiences in nature you know and love while supporting our wildlife ambassadors and staff. Be sure to renew before February 1st, 2023 to take advantage of the current rates!
Basic Membership Benefits
- FREE year-round admission to Blandford Nature Center
- Reciprocal admission and discounts at more than 125 participating ANCA nature centers nationwide
- Special member pricing for community programs and events, gift shop purchases, and Wildlife Care Experiences
- Early and discounted registration for Farm CSA program
- Early and discounted registration for Blandford Summer Camp (*not including Student and Individual Memberships)
- FREE snowshoe rentals
Types of Memberships
Individual – $45
- Admission for 1 cardholder
- Basic membership benefits, not including early and discounted Summer Camp registration
Dual – $60
- Admission for 2 cardholders
- Basic membership benefits, not including early and discounted Summer Camp registration
Family – $70
- Admission for 2 cardholders and dependents under 18 living in the same household
- Basic membership benefits
Grandparent – $70
- Admission for 2 cardholders and their grandchildren (when accompanied by cardholder(s)
- Basic membership benefits
Friend – $100
- Admission for 2 cardholders and any 4 guests of any age each visit, when accompanied by cardholder(s)
- Basic membership benefits
Non-Profit – $125
- Admission for 2 cardholders in the organization and up to 15 guests each visit, when accompanied by cardholder(s)
- Basic membership benefits
Available for purchase in the MJD Visitor Center
Student – $25
- Admission for 1 cardholder with valid high school or college ID
- Basic membership benefits, not including early and discounted Summer Camp registration
U.S. Military- $25
- For retired and active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Eligible to purchase an Individual, Family, or Grandparent Membership with applicable basic membership benefits
- Must show valid U.S. Military ID to the Visitor Services desk inside the MJD Visitor Center (scanned copies will not be accepted)
Available for purchase in the MJD Visitor Center
Add a Guest to a Membership – $15
Adding a guest allows you to bring an additional person with you each time you visit Blandford! This new feature is a great way to share your admission benefits with various family members, friends, or neighbors. (Guests must visit with the cardholders to get free admission)
Click Here to Add a Guest!
Add a Caregiver to a Membership – $20
Adding a caregiver to a membership allows a named family caregiver (nanny, babysitter, etc.) to bring the named children on a Family membership to Blandford without the card-holding members present. Click Here to Add a Caregiver!
Nature for All Membership Program
Those that require financial assistance can purchase Individual, Dual, Family, or Grandparent memberships for $25. Prospective members whose combined household income is at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines qualify. Refer to the table below:
| # of Persons in Household | 133% |
| 1 | $17,130 |
| 2 | $23,168 |
| 3 | $29,206 |
| 4 | $35,245 |
| 5 | $41,283 |
| 6 | $47,321 |
| 7 | $53,359 |
| 8 | $59,397 |