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Membership Details

As a member of the society you will enjoy:

  • the privilege of free entry into any of South Africa's National Botanical Gardens;

  • the Society's quarterly journal Veld & Flora;

  • the opportunity to participate in Society activities (walks, talks, volunteer programmes) a 10% discount on purchases from Society shops;

  • the opportunity of receiving seed, if you are a family or ordinary member (N.B. This benefit applies only to members resident in South Africa from January 2005);

  • the opportunity for members to include a maximum of two guests on their membership card. This donation (R165 per guest) will contribute directly towards garden development projects.

Membership application form (Adobe pdf, 427KB) that may be printed and faxed to the number given below or e-mailed to us at info@botanicalsociety.org.za.

If you would like to become a member of the Botanical Society please contact us at info@botanicalsociety.org.za or Tel: +27 21 797-2090 or Fax: +27 21 797-2376

Rates 1 November 2009 to 31 October 2010

NB: Membership commences at time of joining and is valid for a twelve month period from the month of joining

Annual rates African Resident* Overseas Resident
1 - ORDINARY - One card only R 290 R 520
2 - FAMILY - 2 Adult and 2 Scholar Membership cards R 430 R 650
3 - ADDITIONAL SCHOLAR CARDS - (6-18 YEARS) each R 45 R 50
4 - SENIOR CITIZEN COUPLE - (65 years +) 2 membership cards R 270 R 475
5 - SENIOR CITIZEN SINGLE - (65 years +) 1 membership card R 180 R 400
6 - STUDENT - (Up to age 25) 1 membership card R 180 R 400
7 - AFFILIATE - (Schools and Clubs) 1 membership card R 290 R 520
9 - Rates for corporat, patron and benefactor membership on request.    

* Any person residing on the continent of Africa

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