Hermanus Botanical society

The Hermanus Botanical Society came into being more than 40 years ago when the Horticultural Society formally changed its name at a meeting at the old Astoria Hotel. Its assets at that point were all of fifty-nine pounds three shillings and eightpence.

Fernkloof became a nature reserve in the same era and so was born a long and happy association. Special projects were the laying of the Cliff Path and the building of the Botanical Centre, early flower shows and tree plantings.

In l983 the Hermanus Herbarium was established which has since been accorded international status and given the acronym HER.

THE HERMANUS BOTANICAL SOCIETY OFFERS ITS MEMBERS:

Organized walks on graded paths in the Fernkloof area
Day walks and excursions to coastal and mountain places of interest
Botanical rambles to teach walkers about our flora and ID specimens
Access to an internationally recognized herbarium
Lectures arranged in the exhibition hall, mostly every month
Annual spring wildflower festival with all the fun of the fair
Indigenous plant nursery where helpers and buyers are welcome. All members get 10% discount.
Hacking meets
Annual society braai

HOW TO JOIN THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY:

Entrance forms can be obtained from the Herbarium, office or nursery mornings. Also maps and other info. Email Lee at the following email address
leeburman@telkomsa.net

HIRING OUT OF BOTANICAL SOCIETY FACILITIES

Fernkloof Hall:

All day: R300
Evening: R250
Few Hours: R200
Weddings: R750 + R750 refundable deposit
Bulk bookings (ie for 3 or 4 days): R1 000
Kitchen: R100
Use of extras (ie crockery, cutlery etc.) R150

15 trestle tables and 100 chairs are included in the hire charge.
Gas braai R150

GALPIN HUT (on top of Galpinkop 596m):

A two-hour hike takes you to this mountain hut which sleeps four.
Take all bedding and cooking utensils with you. It is available to Hermanus Botanical Society members for R80 per night (for the hut) and to members of the public at R120 per night (for the hut).
No fires are allowed and all rubbish must be brought down.

For more information/bookings phone:
Tel.028-3122985 (office hours)

VISITORS' CENTRE:

The visitors' centre at the top of the tarred road is a hub of information for hikers and botanical ramblers. Maps show the hiking trails and a display of flower specimens, renewed weekly, show what is blooming and where. Comments in the visitors' book and donations are welcome.


The first visitors' centre	Current visitors' centre

Flower display	Information board