What is the Rochester Civic Garden Center?

The Rochester Civic Garden Center is an integral part of the Rochester's rich horticultural heritage and community with more than 60 years service. The RCGC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people in the Genesee Region by fostering knowledge, providing information, increasing interest, and promoting all aspects of gardening and horticulture. The RCGC works towards these goals by providing classes and programs across a wide-range of horticulture and garden related topics as well as hosting well-respected and attended events such as the Spring Garden Symposium and the Summer Garden Tour. The RCGC is a non-profit organization whose continued service and programs are made possible only through your donations and membership.

Becoming a RCGC member today will not only provide you with many great benefits, you will also be helping to preserve Rochester tradition and history!


RCGC Membership Benefits

We offer a wide-range of benefits and membership levels to suite your needs. Our full membership packages inlcude Individual, Family, Club/Group, Sponsor, Professional, and Corporate levels. A Library only membership is also available. Benefits vary depending the membership level. Please refer to the different membership packages for a complete list of the membership benefits.


Ready to begin or renew your membership?

We offer a wide variety of membership registration and payment options. Choose the option that works best for you.

Check:	Print the membership application, fill it out and mail it with your check to: RCGC, 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY, 14620
Fax:	Print the membership application, fill it out including your credit card information, and fax it to us at 585-473-8136
Phone:	With your Visa or Mastercard please call 585-473-5130
On-line:	With a major credit card or PayPal account please visit the membership level page of your choosing and select the button to purchase your membership.
In-person:	We are located in the historic Warner Castle in the Highland Park area, across from Mount Hope Cemetary. Our normal business hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 9AM - 4PM. Stop by and register in person and take a self-guided tour of the castle, the grounds and associated gardens.

Want to help a little more?

Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the RCGC. Your donations will help to help us to continue offer our wonderful programs and services. We can take your donation via our on-line payment page or via any of the other payment options noted above. Thank you very much!