Come Grow With Us!

Joining the Rare Fruit Council is one of the sweetest decisions you’ll make all year. When you become a member, you’re stepping into a welcoming tropical fruit community filled with growers, hobbyists, tinkerers, and fruit lovers who are always happy to share tips, stories, and the occasional mango. You’ll get access to members-only workshops, field trips, tastings, and a whole lot of fun at our monthly meetings.

Whether you’re here to learn, grow, or simply connect, we’d love to have you in the grove with us!

There are two easy ways to join the Rare Fruit Council: you can become a member right here on this page, or sign up in person at any of our meetings or events.

To join online, simply complete the membership form and submit your secure PayPal payment.

Memberships renew annually on your anniversary date, and you may cancel your PayPal subscription at any time before renewal if needed.

Membership Options:

  • Individual Membership – $30/year – Perfect for one member, whether you’re local or international.
  • Family Membership – $40/year – Covers all members of the same household.
  • Supporting Membership – $100/year – A family membership for those who choose to contribute a little extra toward our mission.
  • Lifetime Membership – $500 (one-time) – Join the Council for life with a single, one-time payment.

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Club Meetings

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for an evening of learning, community, and fun.

Each meeting features a guest speaker, a plant raffle, and a potluck. Attendees are encouraged to bring a fruit-based dish or dessert, a plant or gardening item for the raffle, or a friend to help make each meeting special.

To help ensure a diverse and enjoyable experience, we invite attendees to bring one of the following:

  • Fruit: A fruit-based dish or dessert, a selection of fresh fruits, or another dish to share at the potluck
  • Plant: A healthy plant, cutting, or gardening-related item to contribute to the plant raffle
  • Friend: Invite someone new to join our growing community

Location:
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Meetings are held in Corbin A — please use the employee entrance near the south parking lot.

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