Become a member today.
Your membership supports our mission and expands our impact. Our highest level of philanthropy is the Annual Giving Society. We welcome support at all levels from Annual Members, Corporate Members, Sports Team Members and Photography Members.
Members receive year-round daylight access to 300+ acres of natural beauty.
Contact us by email or at 423-497-2760 with membership questions. All members receive: benefits at their level, plus:
Reciprocal Admissions Program at more than 300 AHS botanical gardens and 180 ANCA nature and science centers across the US and Canada (call ahead for specific admission information). At Reflection Riding, reciprocal admissions are available during regular business hours. If you’re a visiting member of a reciprocal institution, let our staff know at our Welcome Center, and they’ll be happy to help you.
Discounted purchases from our native plant nursery.
With a guest add-on, you can bring a guest with you anytime you visit our campus.
Canoeing during business hours (when available - more information here).
Discounted rates for camps, programs, events, and facility rentals.
Priority registration for all camps.
Just 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, our campus feels 100 miles away. Check out all the membership options below to find the one that’s right for you!
Annual Giving Society Levels
Thank you to our current Annual Giving Society members! Their support, at the highest levels of philanthropy, makes our work possible.
AGS donors support our work and expand our impact.
$5,000+
Contributing Donor
A gift at this level can provide programs and transportation for 100 students and teachers from Title 1 schools. You'll receive our highest-level membership with canoe and guest add-ons included.
Extra Benefits for the Contributing Donor
Recognition in annual publications.
First-priority registration for all camps and discounted rates.
Invitation to annual Giving Society event.
One-on-one walking tour of the property with our President/CEO.
Behind-the-scenes tour of any area on the property with staff expert for a group of up to 10. For example, come meet the red wolves with our Director of Wildlife.
$2,500+
Supporting Donor
A gift at this level can produce more than 600 native plants to sell to the community or plant our restored areas. You'll receive our highest-level membership with canoe and guest add-ons included.
Extra Benefits for the Supporting Donor
Recognition in annual publications.
First-priority registration for all camps and discounted rates.
Invitation to annual Giving Society event.
One-on-one walking tour of the property with our President/CEO.
$1,000+
Sustaining Donor
A gift at this level provides a day of care, enrichment, veterinary services and feeding for our native animals, including crowd favorite Evi the Bobcat. You'll receive our highest-level membership with canoe and guest add-ons included.
Extra Benefits for the Sustaining Donor
Recognition in annual publications.
First-priority registration for all camps and discounted rates.
Invitation to annual Giving Society event.
Annual Membership Levels
Members enjoy sunrise to sunset access to our property.
$70+
Family Membership
A gift at this level includes benefits for one or two specified adults living in the same household and your children (or grandchildren) under age 18.
$60+
Dual Membership
A gift at this level includes benefits for two specified adults.
$50+
Individual Membership
A gift at this level includes benefits for one specified adult.
$25+
Student Membership
A gift at this level includes benefits for one full-time student with valid student ID.
Sports Team Membership
A local cross country team prepares to run our trails.
$300+
Sports Team Membership
A gift at this level includes admission for sports teams, like cross country or track, to access and practice on our campus during daylight hours. Up to 15 athletes and two coaches are welcome to use the property at a time. Please fill out our Sports Team Facility Usage Agreement when becoming a member.
Corporate Membership
Thank you to our current Biodiversity Alliance members! Their support makes our work possible.
Corporate members often explore and volunteer in groups.
$500+
Corporate Membership
We invite you to join other businesses passionate about conserving the native biodiversity of the Chattanooga region.
Our corporate membership program offers you and your employees access to our 300 acre campus as well as our award-winning conservation education team while aligning your business with a respected leader in environmental education, wildlife and land conservation.
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