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Why Kew needs your help
Kew couldn’t deliver its important scientific work or maintain its beautiful World Heritage Site without our many generous donors, supporters and members. Plant science is the key to understanding all life on our planet and Kew holds the world’s greatest concentration of knowledge about plants. We work globally to reduce the extent and impact of climate change, to rescue species and habitats from destruction - vital work for which we urgently need your help.
By becoming a Friend of Kew, you not only have free entry to Kew and Wakehurst Place, but your membership helps maintain the magnificent trees, the many thousands of plant species, and the structures and building you see in the gardens.
Everyone can do something to help Kew to deliver its mission to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life. Become a Friend of Kew, Adopt a Seed, make a regular donation by Direct Debit, or give a one-off gift by credit or debit card.
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How you are helping
Join Kew experts on an expedition to Central America
10 Nov 2011
Discover the remotest corners of Central America and the Caribbean with Kew scientists on a small expedition ship. An amazing discovery and adventure opportunity for members and Friends of Kew.
Kew Patrons take tour of the Conservation Biotechnology Laboratory
15 Sep 2011
Kew Patrons go behind the scenes for an exclusive tour of Kew’s innovative conservation laboratory and get a glimpse of some of the world’s most endangered plants.
Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank Partnership ‘top banana’ as it celebrates banking 10% of the world’s wild plant species.
15 Oct 2009
Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank Partnership is celebrating collecting, banking and conserving 10% of the world’s wild plant species by banking its 24,200th plant species.
Kew Fund: Chocolate, Rainforests and Conservation
12 Apr 2011
Cacao (Theobroma cacao), the plant that gives us chocolate, is just one of many rainforest plant species which are grown and used by people. Find out how Kew's work is helping to protect this species in South America.
Event highlights
Featured Events and Attractions:Friends' event - Garden open evening
Thu 14 June 2012, 6.30pm - 9.30pmEnjoy exclusive evening access to Kew. Take a peaceful stroll or a free ride on the Kew Explorer, and bring a picnic. Become a Friend and get year-round free access for you and a family member to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst for £69.
You love Kew...
'I try to come once a month and find there is always something new to see as the seasons change. My favourite seasons are spring as nature bursts into life and the glorious colours of autumn. However winter is also a time to enjoy, especially the proud structure of leafless trees.'
Kew Member
'Kew is such a special place to me and feels almost like it is ‘my garden’. The change of the seasons, the developments and projects, the galleries, the peace. It gives me hope and it makes me feel that the future of our planet is in good hands.'
Kew Member
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Adopt a Seed, Save a Species - help protect the world's plant life
For £25 you can adopt a seed in Kew's Millennium Seed Bank, or you can save an entire plant species from £1,000.
You'll receive a personalised certificate, featuring a picture of your plant species, as well as regular updates over the year from the Millennium Seed Bank so you can follow the progress of the important conservation work you’re helping to fund. For an additional £2, you can have an Adoption Pack posted featuring the certificate and a full colour picture of your species.
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