Y our membership supports everything we do, from Community Science, to nature talks and outings, to ecological stewardship. By becoming a member, you'll both support your local nature center and receive great member benefits (see below). All NBNC memberships are 100% tax-deductible.
Membership Levels
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Sliding Scale Membership
While $50 is our standard base price of membership, please chip in what you can: we accept Tiger Swallowtail memberships on a sliding scale from $10 to $119.
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Tiger Swallowtail ($50/yr, or sliding scale $10 - $119/yr)
- Reciprocal benefits at 140+ North American nature centers
- Welcome packet with map, sticker, and guide to the meadow plants of NBNC
- Annual NBNC Members Night event
- Access to NBNC's Nature Lending Library
- Field Marks newsletter mailed to you
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Northern Saw-whet Owl ($120/yr or $10/month)
- All of the above plus:
- 10% off NBNC products in the gift shop (shirts, hats, and more!)
- Special nature outing with members of NBNC’s staff
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Spotted Salamander ($240/yr or $20/month)
- All of the above plus:
- Complimentary NBNC swag
- 10% off NBNC facilities rentals
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New Level: Black Bear ($1,000+/yr or $84+/month)
- All of the above plus:
- Special event with members of NBNC’s staff and board of directors
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Business Giving & Memberships
We appreciate the many businesses and organizations that support us. We offer flexible options for business giving including membership, event sponsorship, in-kind contributions, and team volunteer opportunities.
Connecting People with the Natural World
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713 Elm Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
(802) 229-6206
Hours: Center Open Monday-Friday 9-4
Trails Open 24/7