
​We are a non-profit association; donations are gratefully accepted. Monies donated go toward speaker fees, meeting location fees, garden tours and education. ​​You can donate to SEMBA via PayPal or check. Make check payable to SEMBA and mail to:
SEMBA
c/o Joanne Schwab
47011 Elmsmere Dr
Northville, MI 48167​
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).
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Meetings are held at:
Crosswalk Community Church
38600 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI
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A one-year membership includes:
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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.
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Members have the option to participate in meetings via Zoom!
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Networking - meet other people passionate about lepidoptera and preserving their habitat.
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Pot-luck dinner and fundraising raffle to raise monies to be awarded to community native butterfly gardens via SEMBA's garden grant program.
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Member only garden walks
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Quarterly newsletters
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Volunteer opportunities: ​
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Barson Butterfly Habitat - 6414 Merriman, Westland
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June - August
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2 to 4 hours/week​
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Educate visitors
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Caterpillar and chrysalis giveaway
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3B's - 8500 Flamingo Blvd., Westland
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April - October 10am to 1pm (weather permitting)​
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No experience necessary
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Weeding/mulching/planting
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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:
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Single membership​
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$25.00 if paid by cash or check
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$26.50 if paid by PayPal
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Family Membership (up to 4 family members):
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$40.00 if paid by cash or check ​
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$42.50 if paid by PayPal
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Prorated membership fee for those new members who join after July
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$15.00​
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COMING IN 2026 - Renewal period will occur in January and February for ALL members.
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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.​
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