– KIRSTENBOSCH BRANCH –
Become a member
of the Botanical Society of South Africa
If you live in the Cape Town area, you automatically become a member of our Kirstenbosch Branch.
There are loads of reasons to join this conservation organisation.
- We are involved in projects and activities across Cape Town to protect our natural world. You can feel good about your contribution to creating a better world.
- We host a number of events throughout the year, including invasive alien ‘hacks’, hikes and talks that are only open to members.
- You can volunteer your time to other worthy causes at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, such as plant propagation, and restoring and potting species stolen from the wild.
- You receive a quarterly copy of the acclaimed Veld & Flora
- Learn from Botanical experts and broaden your knowledge about the cultural, culinary and medicinal uses of indigenous plants.
- Make use of your 10% discount at our Kirstenbosch bookshops in-store.
- And be part of a community of like-minded people who care about our natural world.
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