Become a Friend

A Friend is anyone from anywhere,  who would like to see the Herbarium and Garden become a really first class resource for; creating environmental awareness; for environmental education; and as recreational facility for the people of George, the Southern Cape, the rest of south Africa, as well as the rest of the world.

Over the years, more than 500 people have joined up as Friends and at present we have about 200 paid up friends. They pay R40 per year in subs, (R60 per couple)  which are due by Feb each year.  Whenever there is an interesting peice of news or notification of up-coming courses etc. They get email newsletters - unfortunately if they do not have email we can only promise at least one full newsletter each year (postage is now so exhorbitant and we ask people to let us have stamped and addressed envelopes so we can send them news more often!).

Friends are notified first about courses,  and get invitations to special occasions such as the opening of the Wildflower show etc.   The funds collected in this way are a vital contribution to general running expenses,  new books for the Library,  stationery etc.  We rely heavily on funds generated in various ways mostly be the volunteers.

Become a Volunteer! It has been proved that volunteers live longer, are happier and get more fun out of life! Join our group - learn something new every week and feel that you are doing something good for the earth and the environment! To learn more about our volunteers click here

Please complete your details in the box below to become a Friend, Corporate member or Donor. The drop down box also allows you to choose to become a volunteer as well as a friend - we hope you will consider this!

Paying by internet or direct banking? phone 044-8741558 for banking details, mornings only. Payments by cheque or money order should be made out to and posted to:

Garden Route Botanical Garden Trust, 49 Caledon Street, George, 6530