Become a Member of Friends of Nature Parks
To join or renew your membership, select the “Donate” button next to the donation level you prefer.
Core Benefits:
These benefits
apply for all levels of membership
Free admission to Nature Operations Division sponsored special events
Invitation to the Annual Member Meeting
Invitation to Nature Park Openings and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Hiker | $10
Core benefits for one person: $10/year
Naturalist | $15
Core benefits for two people: $15/year
Flock | $25
Core benefits for two people and up to four children (under 18), plus a 10% discount on summer classes.
Explorer | $50
Flock benefits plus a $25 donation supporting school and summer programs.
Sponsor | $100
Sponsor: Flock benefits plus a $75 donation supporting FNP projects.
Scholarship Donations:
The Hoyt Cotter Memorial Fund
You can support the Summer Earth 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 »
Make a General Donation
If you would like to give a donation without connecting it to a membership, please click the button to the right and simply enter the amount you wish to give.
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!