Membership
Join a local Begonia community in the Hudson Valley
Grow alongside people who trade cuttings, compare notes, start seeds, visit plant places, and make room at the table for curious growers.
Why join
Membership makes the branch more generous.
Active members help sustain the local branch and get fuller access to the activities, notes, conversations, and member-only events we build together.
Plant Swaps
Share cuttings, trade extras, and come home with something new to grow.
Field Trips
Visit gardens, nurseries, collections, and other plant-focused destinations together.
Guest Presentations
Learn from growers, collectors, hybridizers, and specialists invited to share their knowledge.
Hands-on Demos
Practice propagation, grooming, potting, and other Begonia care techniques in person.
Online Education
Access virtual learning opportunities and educational resources from the broader Begonia community.
Seed Fund Access
Take part in the ABS seed fund and explore Begonias from seed as part of your membership.
How it works
Local membership starts with the American Begonia Society.
There is no automatic ABS verification API, so we keep the process human: join the ABS, create your HVBS account, send us a screenshot, and pay local dues at a meeting.
Join the ABS
HVBS is a branch of the American Begonia Society, so national ABS membership comes first.
Join ABSCreate your HVBS account
Make a member profile so we can track your branch status and unlock member-only details.
Create accountVerify and attend
Email proof of ABS membership, then come to your first meeting and pay local dues in person.
Email proofWant to visit before joining?
Non-members are welcome to attend one meeting for free. Some activities may be reserved for members, but visiting first is a good way to meet the group and see whether the branch feels right.
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