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 between 10:00 and 15:30 (note the cut off time is an hour before closing at 16:30).
For contact details refer to the Information column to the right of the page.
Subscriptions for 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012
| Membership Category | Subscription | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Member | R90 | 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 | R180 | 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. R100.00 for the year. Provides access to the reserve on foot before opening hours.