Join The Friends

Help Us Further Our Mission!

JOIN US: BECOME A FRIEND

Friends are the heartbeat of our organization — passionate individuals who help to sustain this remarkable community asset right in our own backyard. By becoming a Friend, you become an advocate for wildlife and play a vital role in ensuring the long-term success of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Your membership dues provide the dependable support we need to help the Refuge carry out its mission.

WHY YOUR


MEMBERSHIP



MATTERS

As the official partner of the Refuge, we operate alongside refuge staff to advance conservation, education, visitor services and habitat restoration. Through your membership, you enable us to:


  • provide youth environmental-education programs such as field trips, family hikes, Refuge RoundUp and the Junior Ranger initiative


  • help build and maintain trails, benches, signage and other infrastructure


  • support visitor-center, bird counts and guided-hike volunteers


  • deliver bird and habitat monitoring, land-acquisition appraisals, outreach events and more

Membership Levels & Benefits

As a member, you’ll enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits designed to deepen your connection with the Refuge, and bring you behind-the-scenes access and first-look opportunities.


All Members Receive:


  • Early registration access for guided hikes and other event
  • Member-only pricing at SparrowFest (NEW!)
  • Invitation to our Annual Meeting and other Member only events
  • Updates from our Member Version Newsletter Nearby Nature
  • First access to a new trail opening in 2026 (NEW)


Levels Wildlife Advocate and Above Receive:

  • A 2026 “Birds of Texas” calendar ( renew by Dec 15) - (NEW) 


Levels Habitat Champion and Above Receive:

  • A personal guided tour with refuge staff (based on Ranger availability and weather)


LEVEL

Individual

Outdoor Enthusiast

Nature Steward

Wildlife Advocate

Habitat Champion

Conservation Patron

ANNUAL

$35

$60

$120

$300

$600

$1,200

Join Annual

LEVEL

Individual

Outdoor Enthusiast

Nature Steward

Wildlife Advocate

Habitat Champion

Conservation Patron

MONTHLY

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$5

$10

$25

$50

$100

Join Monthly

Call to Action


Join or renew today to be a vital part of this community of conservationists, nature-lovers and Refuge advocates. Together, we’re ensuring that the Balcones Canyonlands continues to thrive for wildlife — and for you.


Thank you for your support. We hope to welcome you as a Friend soon!