Membership
Wing Haven—a piece of Charlotte’s history—is made up of three unique gardens, Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, the SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden and the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden. Wing Haven is a privately funded non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Membership contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Your membership contribution helps ensure that these gardens are preserved and properly maintained. In addition, your support helps to continue and expand our educational programs for children and adults.
Give the gift of nature. Membership is a wonderful way to recognize friends, family, teachers or as thank you, welcome and other gifts.
Core Benefits - for the extent of the membership
Unlimited admission to Wing Haven’s three gardens for one year
10 % discount on photography sessions
Early access to and/or discounts on trips, select events and programs such as Fall Dinner and Tea Time in the Garden
Early admission to Spring and Fall Plant Sales on Members’ Day
Monthly E-news and biannual Warbler Newsletter with garden updates, notice of sales, trips, programs, special events, gardening and bird habitat tips
10% discount at local retail partners to our members when they show a valid membership card:
Wild Birds Unlimited (Charlotte location only)
Free admission and/or additional benefits at more than 360 gardens throughout North America and the Caribbean through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admission Program. Visit the American Horticultural Society online for up-to-date information before planning
your visit. Note: local visitor exception within 90-mile radius.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Join or Renew Your Membership
Give the gift that keeps on giving! As you're considering gifts for family and friends, consider giving the gift of a family membership to Wing Haven. Your loved ones can enjoy all the benefits listed above again and again throughout the year.
Wing Haven is a 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919.814.5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State. For additional information, please see Wing Haven's State of the Haven annual report, recent audited Financial Statement and Form 990. EIN 56-1014180
Many companies will match donations made by their employees, employees’ spouses, and/or retirees. Check online through your workplace giving portal, or ask your Corporate Social Responsibility officer to find out how easy it is to double your donation. By simply completing a matching gift form (online or paper), you may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift. Contributions of any amount help us preserve and care for the three public gardens of Wing Haven and provide nature-based education and outreach year-round.