Become a Member
The 2,000+ members of Friends are what make us an effective organization that gets things done. Becoming a member today is a great way to help the Friends community protect, promote, and care for the 70,000 acres of forest preserves.
Membership Levels
All members receive our newsletters, action alerts, and invitations to group tours and events.
Consider a donation of $250 or more in honor of our 25th Anniversary! When you donate $250 or more, you’ll be invited on a semi-private forest preserve tour with Friends’ Executive Director, Benjamin Cox. When you donate $1,000 or more, you’ll get your very own private tour! Known for his passion, humor, and storytelling, Benjamin will inspire and delight.
- $1,000 – Champion Tree *
Receive Sapling level gifts plus a private forest preserve tour led by Benjamin Cox. - $500 – Council Tree *
Receive Sapling level gifts plus a semi-private tour led by Benjamin Cox. - $250 – Giving Tree *
Receive Sapling level gifts plus a semi-private tour led by Benjamin Cox. - $100 – Sapling
Receive a nature guide and your choice of a logo tote or logo baseball hat. - $50 – Seedling
Receive a pocket nature guide. - $30 – Acorn
Or become our Best Friend and set up a recurring gift!
All donations are greatly appreciated, tax deductible, and will be put to good use.
Join us online now!
Or, please make your check payable to:
Friends of the Forest Preserves
411 S. Wells Street, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60607
