Mission Statement

The Sarasota Fern Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to learning and exchanging information relating to the propagation, growth, culture, and identification of ferns and fern allies.

Regular Meetings

New members and guests are always welcome. Meetings are held January thru November, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:30 PM, in the Activities Building of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, Florida. [map]

Membership

Any one with an interest in Ferns and Fern Allies is invited to become a member of the Society. Plants ownership and prior growing experience are not required.

Annual Dues

Membership dues are collected on a calendar year basis. When joining in mid-year, new members may prorate their first year’s payment according to these annual rates:

• One person: $12.00.
• Two or more persons, sharing the same address: $15.00.
• Students: Free.

2012 Officers

President: Darrell Taylor
Vice-Presidents: Heidi Evans and Marilyn Eigsti
Secretary: Evelyn England
Treasurer: Ward Brass
5th Board Member: Karen Stewart

2012 Committee Chairpersons

Field Trips: Marilyn Eigsti
Historian: Anita Brass
Librarian: Doug Zartman
Memberships: Open
Name Tags & Sign-in: Wilda Meier
Newsletters: Darrell Taylor
Publicity: Open
Raffles: Heidi Evans
Website: Ward Brass