Get involved
Use your talents, network, or other resources to help this important landmark survive.
No gesture is too small!
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
Serre de la Madone has the good fortune to be supported by excellent partners like the town of Menton, the Conservatoire du Littoral, and the Fondation du Patrimoine. With their help we have made great strides in preserving this remarkable landmark.
But for the garden’s long-term survival, we also need support from people like you. A small gesture on your part may not seem significant, but the collective efforts of hundreds add together to create a result much greater than the sum of its parts.
Keep reading for ideas on how to get involved. Your actions, however large or small, will be a meaningful assist to the vitality of Serre de la Madone for generations to come.
Come for a visit!
It may seem obvious and simple, but one of the best ways to get involved is to come visit this remarkable landmark whenever you can. And if you bring along friends and family, even better. Your entry fee goes directly to covering the garden’s operating costs, so it’s as though each visit you make pays for a gardener to reproduce a rare tropical plant, or care for an aging tree in the orange grove.
Because the sensory experience of visiting Serre de la Madone is so beguiling, once people have been to visit, they tends to spread the word to people they know will appreciate its charms. So if you bring two people with you, and they tell two people, and those two people each tell two more people, well, you get the idea. Word-of-mouth is our most effective (and cost-effective) form of advertising, so what may seem to you like a simple trip to Serre de la Madone could have a significant impact!
Get social!
Whether you have just a few followers, or more than Taylor Swift, sharing your experiences at Serre de la Madone on social media makes a difference. The more people who know about this exceptional oasis, the more people will come to visit, fall in love, and want to join you in getting involved!
Take as many photos and videos you like (before shooting video of a guided tour, be sure to ask the guide) and show off the amazing flora, fauna, and magic of the place on your favorite social media platform. Remember to use the hashtag #serredelamadone so that any curious soul looking for posts about the garden will be able to find yours.
Stay in touch!
There’s always something happening at Serre de la Madone that you won’t want to miss. And the best way to stay on top of it all is to sign up for our quarterly newsletter. It’s packed with all the latest news, upcoming events, and inspiration to satisfy your itchy green thumb.
Use the form at the bottom of this page (or any other, for that matter) to sign up. It takes less than a minute, and before you know it you’ll be receiving the next update on the world of Serre de la Madone.
Become a patron!
Whether you’re an individual, a group, a business, or a foundation, each show of support contributes directly to the preservation, beautification, and expanded availability of this unique botanical heritage to an ever-growing audience.
Being a patron means:
- Affirming your commitment to culture, the environment, education, and conservation
- Access to personalized benefits (within legal limits) such as VIP access, invitations to exclusive events, branding opportunities, etc.
- Becoming a champion of forward history that started more than a century ago
- Create enduring connections with like-minded benefactors
For full details, download our patronage brochure by clicking here.
