Make a Difference and Donate Today

Friends of Nature Parks (FoNP) works closely with the city’s Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) to support our local nature parks. Donations and memberships fund scholarships for local schools and individuals, volunteer awards, and interpretive programs.

We have three donation areas where you can support our local nature parks:

  • Make a general donation of any amount, for nature park program enhancements.

  • Donate to the Hoyt Cotter Memorial Fund. All funds go toward scholarship opportunities for Earth Academy Day Camp.

  • Renew or become a member and your donations support all FoNP outreach programs and scholarships.

Make a Donation

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Make a General Donation

Give to support nature park enhancements. Donations of any amount appreciated. Enter the amount you wish to give. A notes section is available if you would like to leave a comment or mention a park.

Scholarship Donations

The Hoyt Cotter Memorial Fund

Support Earth Academy Day Camp with a contribution to The Hoyt Cotter Memorial Fund. Be sure to write "Hoyt Cotter Memorial Fund" in the notes after you enter your donation amount. Learn More »

Join or Renew Your Membership

To join FoNP or renew your membership, select the “Donate” button below and choose the level you prefer. Your membership donation supports local nature-based education.

Core Benefits for all levels of membership

  • Members receive our newsletter

  • Invitation to the Annual Member Meeting

  • Volunteer opportunities in our parks

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Hiker | $15

Core benefits for one person: $15/year

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Naturalist | $20

Core benefits for two people: $20/year

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Flock | $30

Core benefits for two people and up to four children (under 18) and donations support FoNP outreach programs.

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Explorer | $50

Flock benefits plus a $20 donation supporting school and summer programs.

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Sponsor | $100

Flock benefits plus a $70 donation supporting FoNP projects.

 

By Mail

To pay by check, please complete this form (click here to open PDF) and mail it along with a check made out to Friends of Nature Parks to the following address:

Friends of Nature Parks
c/o Morningside Nature Center
3540 East University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641

 

We thank you on behalf of all those who use the parks and appreciate nature!