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 access for Farm CSA program registration
- Early access registration for 2024 Blandford Summer Camp
- FREE snowshoe rentals & Explorer backpack rental
- FREE members only events
- Membership swaps with local organizations
Memberships are NON-REFUNDABLE. Your gift supports the operations of our community-owned nature center. Thank you!
Membership Levels
Individual – $55
- Admission for 1 cardholder
- Basic membership benefits
Dual – $70
- Admission for 2 cardholders
- Basic membership benefits
Family – $80
- Admission for 2 cardholders and dependents under 18 living in the same household
- Basic membership benefits
Grandparent – $80
- Admission for 2 cardholders and their grandchildren, when accompanied by cardholder(s)
- Basic membership benefits
Friend – $110
- Admission for 2 cardholders and 4 guests of any age each visit, when accompanied by cardholder(s)
- Basic membership benefits
Non-Profit – $135
- Admission for 2 cardholders in the organization and up to 15 guests each visit, when accompanied by cardholder(s)
- Basic membership benefits, not including early Summer Camp or Farm CSA registration
Available for purchase in the Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center
Student – $30
- Admission for 1 cardholder with valid high school or college ID
- Basic membership benefits, not including early Summer Camp registration
Available for purchase in the Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center
U.S. Military- $30
- For retired and active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- May be applied to an Individual, Dual, Family, or Grandparent Membership
- 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 Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center
Nature for All – $25
- For those that require financial assistance
- May be applied to Individual, Dual, Family, or Grandparent Memberships
- Prospective members whose combined household income is at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines qualify. Please refer to the table at the bottom of this page.
Available for purchase in the Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center
Gift Memberships
Looking to buy a Membership as a gift? Follow the link below!
Add a Guest to a Membership – $20
Adding a Guest allows you to bring an additional person with you each time you visit Blandford! This 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). You can add a Guest to your Membership during check out!
Add a Caregiver to a Membership – $20
Adding a Caregiver to a Membership allows a named family caregiver (nanny, babysitter, etc.) to bring the dependents listed on a Family membership to Blandford without the card-holding members present. You can add a Caregiver to your Membership during check out!
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% of the Federal Guideline |
| 1 | $17,130 |
| 2 | $23,168 |
| 3 | $29,206 |
| 4 | $35,245 |
| 5 | $41,283 |
| 6 | $47,321 |
| 7 | $53,359 |
| 8 | $59,397 |
2024 Membership Swaps
March: Holland Museum
May: Grand Rapids Public Museum
June: Lakeshore Museum Center
October: Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Is your organization interested in partnering with Blandford for future membership swaps? Please contact us at: development@blandfordnaturecenter.org
