Become a Member of the New England Botanical Society

Explore Plants. Share Knowledge. Build Community.

Join the New England Botanical Society and become part of a long‑standing community dedicated to understanding, documenting, and conserving plant life in New England and beyond. Whether you are a professional botanist, a student, or a passionate plant enthusiast, NEBS offers meaningful ways to learn, connect, and explore.

Join or renew today and connect with a vibrant community dedicated to the study, appreciation, and conservation of plants.

Membership in the New England Botanical Society (NEBS) is open to anyone with an interest in botany—from curious beginners and serious amateurs to professional plant biologists. Our members span a wide range of disciplines, including plant systematics, field botany, plant geography, ecology, paleobotany, conservation biology, genetics, and population biology.

Why Join NEBS?

Connect with a Community of Botanists

Become part of a diverse and welcoming network of people who share your passion for plants. NEBS members value learning, exploration, and camaraderie—whether in the field, at meetings, or through shared scholarship.

Learn from Experts

Members receive invitations to monthly meetings featuring engaging speakers from across the botanical sciences. Topics span regional and global plant research, conservation issues, and emerging discoveries.

Explore the Field

Take part in field trips, symposia, and annual “away” meetings to sites of botanical interest throughout New England and beyond. These experiences offer hands-on learning and unforgettable opportunities to explore unique plant communities.

Access a Century of Botanical Scholarship

All members receive a subscription to Rhodora, NEBS’s respected botanical journal, and enjoy free online access to searchable digital articles from 1899 to the present—an unparalleled resource for research and discovery.

Stay Informed

Members receive email announcements about all monthly meetings, field trips, and special activities, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to participate.

Membership Rates
  • Individual Membership (USA & International): $50
  • Family Membership: $60 (includes one subscription to Rhodora)
  • Student Membership: $15
    (Available for up to five years; must be at least half-time in a degree program. Academic address preferred.)
Subscriptions for Libraries & Institutions

Libraries and institutions are not eligible for NEBS membership. Institutional subscribers may purchase a subscription to Rhodora separately.

Membership Terms
  • Membership runs January 1 – December 31 of each calendar year
  • Rates include normal shipping
  • Advance payment required (U.S. dollars)
  • The Rhodora mailing list is not rented or shared
Join Us

Whether you are deepening your expertise or simply nurturing a love of plants, NEBS offers learning, community, and access to one of the richest botanical networks in New England.

Join or renew your membership today and grow with us.

Questions?

Please direct membership inquiries to:

Sarah Anacleto
Coordinator of Operations and Membership

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