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Membership

Interested in becoming a member?

 

Membership runs for the calendar year from January through December. We hold meetings once a month on the third Thursday through October (We take November and December off for the holidays).

Meetings are held at:

Crosswalk Community Church

38600 Palmer Rd

Westland, MI

A one-year membership includes:

  • Guest speakers and lecturers - up to 9 speakers annually on a variety of topics. Check out the Meetings and Events tab for schedule and topics.

  • Members have the option to participate in meetings via Zoom!

  • Networking - meet other people passionate about lepidoptera and preserving their habitat.

  • Pot-luck dinner and fundraising raffle to raise monies to be awarded to community native butterfly gardens via SEMBA's garden grant program. 

  • Member only garden walks

  • Quarterly newsletters

  • Volunteer opportunities: ​

    • Barson Butterfly Habitat - 6414 Merriman, Westland

      • June - August 

      • 2 to 4 hours/week​

      • Educate visitors

      • Caterpillar and chrysalis giveaway

    • 3B's - 8500 Flamingo Blvd., Westland

      • April - October 10am to 1pm (weather permitting)​

      • No experience necessary

      • Weeding/mulching/planting

  • Members can bring one guest for free per year.

 

Not sure if you want to become a member? Come to a meeting as a guest for $5.00 and check us out!

Membership dues are:

  • Single membership​

    • $25.00 if paid by cash or check

    • $26.50 if paid by PayPal

  • Family Membership (up to 4 family members):

    • $40.00 if paid by cash or check ​

    • $42.50 if paid by PayPal

  • Prorated membership fee for those new members who join after July

    • $15.00​

  • COMING IN 2026 - Renewal period will occur in January and February for ALL members.

New members please use the link below to complete the online new member application form and email it to Sembabutterfly@yahoo.com and use the PayPal button below to pay your membership.  Be sure to enter your member name(s) and email. Or, print out the completed application and bring it to a meeting along with your check. For existing members there is a comments section for changes to your phone number or address.

Monthly Meetings -
January thru October at 6:30 PM

Crosswalk Community Church
38600 Palmer Rd, Westland
Meetings available on Zoom (members only)

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Contact Us:
SEMBA
c/o Joanne Schwab
47011 Elmsmere Dr. 
Northville, MI  48167

Email: sembabutterfly@yahoo.com

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