Membership

Become a Member

We welcome anyone interested in gardening, conservation, education, and fellowship. 

New Smyrna Beach Garden Club group photo of some members

The Waitlist

How Joining Works

Membership is limited to 170 active members, so when we’re at capacity, applications are added to our waitlist. As openings become available, we’ll reach out to continue the membership process.

Step 1

Apply

Send the application below or by mail. No payment is needed yet.

Step 2

Join the Waitlist

You’re added to the waitlist for the next opening.

Step 3

An Opening

When a place opens, Mimi Weerts contacts you to continue your application.

Step 4

Welcome

Pay your dues and join a committee.

Dues

What Membership Costs

$75

Annual Dues

$37.50

Joining February-May, for the current year

At invitation

Paid when an opening is offered

Please don’t send a check with your application.

Get Involved

Where Members Pitch In

Members take part through the Club’s committees. On your application, choose a first and second choice.

Club Life

Hostess

Decorate a table, bring a snack, and help in the kitchen.

Finance

Accounting tasks during Club meetings and events.

Club Grounds

Trim and weed the grounds twice a month.

Yearbook

The annual update of the directory, advertisers, and Club events.

Events & Fundraisers

Festival of Trees

Our annual fundraiser with a holiday theme.

Rummage Sale

Our annual spring fundraiser.

Garden Tour

An annual tour of local gardens of interest and beauty.

Community & Education

Advent Hospital Floral Design

A monthly floral arrangement for the hospital; experience is a plus.

Garden of the Month

Identify homes for monthly recognition.

Butterfly Education & Certification

Butterfly gardens at homes and in the community.

Camp Wekiva Scholarship

A scholarship for third to sixth graders.

SEEK Scholarship

Save the Earth’s Environment through Knowledge, for high school students.

Apply

Membership Form

Tell us about yourself and Mimi Weerts will reach out when a place opens.

Prefer paper? Download your application and mail it to New Smyrna Beach Garden Club, Inc., c/o Mimi Weerts, 808 East 25th Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169.

While You Wait

Get to Know Us

Come to a public event and see the clubhouse in action, or visit one of our monthly meetings which open to visitors during the months of October, November, and May.