Join OXA

2024 OXA Membership 

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Due to increased costs, the OXA board has voted to increase membership dues for the first time since the charitable organization was formed, in 2009.

Fees effective March 15, 2024–
$35 for individuals
$55 for families
$20 for students

Some of the benefits of OXA membership include: 

  • Free admission to members-only OXA events held throughout the year
  • 10% discount on all OXA classes, workshops and seminars
  • Early access to our Annual OXA Xeriscape Plant Sales
  • Access to the Member Area page on our website where members can Request a Home Visit and ask questions of our experts
  • Members-only tours of xeriscape-related facilities
  • Email notification for gardening news and upcoming OXA events
  • Nursery discounts (see details below)
Members are eligible for discounts on regularly priced plants from the following nurseries. Please show your membership card to cashier before your purchase is rung up.

  • Art Knapps– Kelowna ………. 10% discount
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  • Bylands Garden Centre – West Kelowna …. 10% discount
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  • Dogwood Nursery– West Kelowna …. 10% discount (regular-priced trees, shrubs and perennials only)
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  • Kel Lake Garden Center– Lake Country … 10% discount
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  • Nicholas Alexander– Kelowna & Vernon … 10% discount
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  • Sagebrush Nursery– Oliver ……. 10% discount
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  • SiteOne Landscape Supply – … All locations across Canada – 10% off “contractor pricing”
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  • Wildbloom Nursery – Kelowna …. 10% discount
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  • XEN Nursery – West Kelowna …. 15% discount XEN is typically a wholesale nursery but our members can shop here- especially for native plants! (must phone ahead to order as company may be working off-site)
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MEDITERRANEAN GARDENING INTERNATIONAL
Your membership with OXA includes a membership to MGi, an exclusive global organization for Mediterranean plant enthusiasts.  For more information check their website

For more information about membership, donations, and volunteering, please email admin@okanaganxeriscape.org

Saskia getting to work on her xeriscape project

DONATIONS

We gratefully accept donations to help us in our work to provide information and encouragement to gardeners of the Okanagan who are interested in Xeriscape.

Please contact admin@okanaganxeriscape.org

VOLUNTEERS

We welcome OXA members to volunteer:

On Our Board–
Serving on the board of directors and/or joining
various committees to build the organisation

In the unH2O Garden–
OXA members assist with seasonal maintenance; spring garden renovation/clean-up; and plant propagation for the plant sale. Volunteering in the garden is a great opportunity to learn, share your knowledge and meet new people.

At OXA Events–
OXA members can assist with the Xeriscape Plant Sale and other Public Relations events.

OXA volunteers helping at the annual Plant Sale

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO JOIN THE OXA–

Online Registration:
Join the OXA today by filling out the Membership Application form below, which will take you to PayPal where you can pay for your membership online (credit cards accepted). You will receive a confirmation email from OXA within 48 hours of joining.

Mail-in Registration:
Download the Membership Form and mail the completed form along with cheque made payable to the Okanagan Xeriscape Association using the address at the bottom of the form.

MEMBERSHIP PERIOD:
January 1 to December 31

MEMBERSHIP FEE:
$35 – Individual
$20 – Student
$55 – Family (from same household)