Become a Member Today!

Without our members we simply cannot continue to do what we do!

Membership contributions provide support for the mission of the Nature Center. In addition to the benefits you'll receive as a member, your contribution helps us to continue to:

Keep our doors open to the public and our trails free and accessible to all
Conserve the natural environment of the parklands
Provide environmental education classes, camps, and workshops for people of all ages
And much, much more!

Please take a moment to find the membership level perfect for you!

You may also renew your existing membership or become a new member by calling the Nature Center at (216) 321-5935.

Membership Levels

Student Membership $25
Senior Citizen Membership $40
Individual Membership $45
Senior Couple $60
Family Membership $65
Sustainer $100 - $249
Sponsor $250 - $499
Teal $500 - $999
Heron $1,000-$2,499
Green Heron $2,500-$4,999
Blue Heron $5,000-$9,999
Great Blue Heron $10,000+

Student Membership: $25 - with a valid student ID

A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Senior Citizen Membership: $40 - Cardholder must be at least 60 years of age

Discounted ticket prices to programs and events - $143 in potential total savings to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Individual Membership: $45

Discounted ticket prices to programs and events - $143 in potential total savings to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Senior Couple $60 - Primary cardholder must be at least 60 years of age

Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Family Membership $65

Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Sustainer $100 - $249

A Nature Center tote bag
A Cultural Connections discount booklet to various Cleveland cultural institutions, a $200 value
Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Sponsor Membership - $250 - $499

Listing in the Nature Center's annual report
A Nature Center tote bag
A Cultural Connections discount booklet to various Cleveland cultural institutions, a $200 value
Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Teal $500 - $999

Free admission to Mixer on the Marsh
A Nature Center tote bag
A Cultural Connections discount booklet to various Cleveland cultural institutions, a $200 value
Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly \
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Heron $1,000-$2,499

Membership in the Heron Society and an invitation to an annual Heron Reception
Free admission to Mixer on the Marsh
A Nature Center tote bag
A Cultural Connections discount booklet to various Cleveland cultural institutions, a $200 value
Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Green Heron $2,500-$4,999

Membership in the Heron Society and an invitation to an annual Heron Reception
Free admission to Mixer on the Marsh
A Nature Center tote bag
A Cultural Connections discount booklet to various Cleveland cultural institutions, a $200 value
Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Blue Heron $5,000-$9,999

Membership in the Heron Society and an invitation to an annual Heron Reception
A Nature Center tote bag
A Cultural Connections discount booklet to various Cleveland cultural institutions, a $200 value
Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.

Great Blue Heron $10,000+

Membership in the Heron Society and an invitation to an annual Heron Reception
A Nature Center tote bag
A Cultural Connections discount booklet to various Cleveland cultural institutions, a $200 value
Discounted ticket prices for programs and events extended to all members of immediate household - $143 in potential total savings per individual to programs like the annual fundraiser, Bug Bash, Fireside Dinner, Pestival, Mixer on the Marsh, Enchanted Forest, Celebration of Lights, and more!
Discounted price for Sustainability Programs and Workshops, like the Rain Barrel Workshop and the Composting Workshop, extended to all members of immediate household
Two weeks of early registration, and discounted price for all Outdoor Adventure Camps and classes
$35 discount for B'earthday Parties
10% ongoing discount in the Duck Pond, the Nature Center's gift store
10% discount for building rentals for meeting space, weddings, parties, etc.
A subscription to the Nature Center Newsletter, the Rookery, published bimonthly
Free admission and gift shop discounts at participating nature centers in the U.S.