FNAC - Membership

MEMBERSHIP

We need your help! Support the Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra and help us grow the National Arboretum Canberra. You can make a difference by making a donation, becoming a member or volunteering to help.

By becoming a member you will learn about the National Arboretum Canberra project through the quarterly newsletter, special events and special interest groups. You will be kept up to date with development at the Arboretum and be able to share this knowledge with others in the community. Also, by becoming a member, you're eligible to purchase a annual Parking Pass so you can visit hassle free all year!

Single

A$45

Annual Membership

For individual seeking to become a member

Select

Discounts at the Cafe, Discounts at the Curatoruem, Eligible to purchase a Parking Pass

Household

A$55

Annual Membership

For families seeking to become members

Select

Discounts at the Cafe, Discounts at the Curatoruem, Eligible to purchase a Parking Pass

Concession

A$25

Annual Membership

For Pensioners*, Health Card carriers & Full-time students

Select

Discounts at the Cafe, Discounts at the Curatoruem, Eligible to purchase a Parking Pass

Parking Pass

A$35

Annual Parking for Members

Only available for members**

Select

Annual Parking Pass for the National Arboretum

* Seniors Card holders are not eligible for Concession membership.

** Current membership is required to obtain a Parking Pass

Membership benefits

Gift Shop Discount

Receive a 10% discount in the Village Centre at the Arboretum Café and the Curatoreum gift shop by showing your Friends' membership card. NB - Cards are not transferable.

Friends' Parking Pass

Eligibility to purchase an annual parking pass for the National Arboretum Canberra.

Friends' Newsletter

Regular quarterly Friends' Newsletters - colourful and newsy - and information available through our website, through our Facebook page and emails

Volunteering

The opportunity to become involved in a number of volunteer opportunities including guiding, helping in the forests in regular working bees, getting involved in research projects

Training

All training to become Arboretum Guides, Bonsai Explainers, Meet & Greeters is provided by the Friends and includes insurance cover.

Additional discounts

Access to discounts on selected events at the other iconic institutions (provided through our membership of Friends around the Lake)

Volunteering opportunities

The Friends' support the Arboretum in many ways such as volunteering in a range of activities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Arboretum please be in touch with the Community Engagement Officer on arboretumvolunteers@act.gov.au or 6207 9347.

Guides

Receive training and provide guiding services at the Arboretum.

Bonsai Explainers

Assist visitors to learn about the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia.

Meet & Greeters

Welcome visitors at special events.

Working bees

Regular maintenance working bees occur bi-weekly.

Research projects

Be involved with tree monitoring, Frogwatch, bird surveys or site history.

Harvesting Friends

Manage harvesting at the Arboretum and develop products e.g. jams to be sold at the Arboretum shop.

Event volunteering

Help with events like the Arboretum's Community Festival, Australian National Botanic Garden's Day, school holiday and seasonal events

Warm Trees

More than 200 knitters provide knitting for our annual winter art installation on display during July/August.

What are the different ways I can join the Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra?

To join you can purchase your membership on this page of our website. Alternatively, send a cheque to the relevant value with your name, address, email address and phone number to: The Secretary, Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra Inc., PO Box 48, Campbell ACT 2612. Or you can pay by direct deposit to: WESTPAC BANK ACCOUNT NAME: Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra Inc. BSB: 032719 ACCOUNT: 375379 Include your name so your payment can be tracked and let our Secretary know by email to friends@arboretumcanberra.org.au

How do I make sure I am a financial member?

If you purchase your membership via our website, you'll receive an email confirmation of your membership. Nearing the expiry of your membership, you'll receive a reminder via email from the Friends'. If you need to find out any details of your membership including expiry date, or to change any of your personal details we have on record, please contact us.

What membership options are available?

Single, Household, and Concession. Please note Concession membership is for Pensioners, Health Card carriers and Full-time students, and is not available to Senior Card holders.

How do Friends parking passes work?

A Parking Pass is available to purchase via our website and is only availablt to current members. Once purchased, we will send you a Parking Pass which is for one vehicle only and must only be displayed in the vehicle having the registration number displayed on the card. Please read the instructions on the reverse of the card. The Friends' produce these Parking Passes on behalf of the ACT Government. All revenue from Parking Passes is transfered directly to the National Arboretum to fund projects.