The Nature Conservancy. Protecting nature. Preserving life.™

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The Nature Conservancy’s efforts to preserve the diversity of life on Earth depend solely on the support of its members. By joining today, you’ll not only be welcomed as a member of The Nature Conservancy, but you’ll also receive special benefits as a member of the YPG here in New York City!

We host events throughout the year, where you can learn more about the work of The Nature Conservancy and its partners, better understand your own environmental footprint, meet others with like-minded interests, and find ways to make a difference every day.

Membership Levels 

Conservation Partner: $1,000

• Bring non-member guests to attend member-only activities
• Invitation to a complimentary annual cocktail reception organized by the Conservancy for you and a guest
• Invitations to special trips and programs hosted by the YPG (past trips have included: a day spent tagging eels and learning about wildlife in the Neversink River, and a weekend trip to the Adirondacks to visit the exclusive Heart of the Adirondacks property not yet open to the public)
• Invitations to activities hosted and attended by Conservancy Trustees
• Access to exclusive cocktail events during the year
• Preferential access to our most popular events, including hikes and preserve trips
• Invitation to members-only trips to stay at the private Manor House at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, with a private tour from the preserve director
• Invitations to exclusive events for members, including dinners with scientists and conservation staff, rooftop cocktail parties, and gallery events
• Opportunities to join YP Committees to acquire nonprofit leadership experience
• All the benefits of being a Nature Conservancy member

Conservationist: $500

• Invitations to special trips and programs hosted by the YPG (past trips have included: a day spent tagging eels and learning about wildlife in the Neversink River, and a weekend trip to the Adirondacks to visit the exclusive Heart of the Adirondacks property not yet open to the public)
• Invitations to activities hosted and attended by Conservancy Trustees
• Access to exclusive cocktail events during the year
• Preferential access to our most popular events, including hikes and preserve trips
• Invitation to members-only trips to stay at the private Manor House at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, with a private tour from the preserve director
• Invitations to exclusive events for members, including dinners with scientists and conservation staff, rooftop cocktail parties, and gallery events
• Opportunities to join YP Committees to acquire nonprofit leadership experience
• All the benefits of being a Nature Conservancy member

Supporter: $250

• Access to exclusive cocktail events during the year
• Preferential access to our most popular events, including hikes and preserve trips
• Invitation to members-only trips to stay at the private Manor House at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, with a private tour from the preserve director
• Invitations to exclusive events for members, including dinners with scientists and conservation staff, rooftop cocktail parties, and gallery events
• Opportunities to join YP Committees to acquire nonprofit leadership experience
• All the benefits of being a Nature Conservancy member

Adventurer: $100 (All of the benefits below, plus)

• Invitations to exclusive events for members, including hikes, dinners with scientists and conservation staff, rooftop cocktail parties, and gallery events
• Invitation to stay at the private Manor House at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, with a private tour from the preserve director
• Invitation to the Conservation Committee (exclusive trips, events and science talks)

Explorer:  $40

• Invitations to YP events, including social events, education events and volunteer opportunities
• Opportunities to join Development, Membership and Events Committees to acquire nonprofit leadership experience
• All the benefits of being a Nature Conservancy member