Join the Friends
Members of the Friends pay an annual subscription which allows them free entry into the Reserve for the subscription period 1 April to 31 March of the following year. The subscriptions received are used primarily:
- to fund the Mike Woods Environmental Education Centre activities and programmes
- to contribute to conservancy activities within the Helderberg Biosphere.
As a member of the Friends you receive the following
- Membership card
- Free entrance to the Reserve
- Regular newsletter
- Option to buy an Early Riser key for early access to the Reserve
Membership (and application for an Early Riser key) can be done at the Information Centre during normal opening hours.
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.
Subscriptions for 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011
| Membership Category | Subscription | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Member | R85 | 1 Numbered Card in the name of the Member. Non-transferable. |
| Senior Citizen (60+ years) | R55 | 1 Numbered Card in the name of the Member. Non-transferable. |
| Family | R170 | 2 Adults plus children 18 years and under. Numbered card in each family member’s name.* Non-transferable. |
| Patron | R275 | 2 Ordinary Membership Cards in the name of the Patron. Cards transferable. |
*Children under 4 years: Entry is included on the responsible card holder’s membership.
Early Riser key
Available to members. R50.00 for the year. Provides access to the reserve on foot before opening hours.