Membership
Join Nature Vancouver
Members of Nature Vancouver have access to a knowledgeable and enthusiastic network of naturalists, birders, geologists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Birding, Botany, Marine Biology, and Geology sections of Nature Vancouver offer nature walks and field trips all year round, and organize evening presentations every Thursday from January to May, and September to November.
An annual week-long summer camp is organized in different parts of BC, usually in alpine wilderness but also to some drive-in locations.
The Conservation Section undertakes nature conservation initiatives in Metro Vancouver.
We publish Discovery, an annual journal of natural history. Members also receive a weekly newsletter by email.
Nature Vancouver is part of BC Nature (the Federation of BC Naturalists) and all members receive their quarterly magazine, BCnature, and a monthly e-newsletter.
BC Nature also provides a third-party liability insurance for members who participate in field trips organized by Nature Vancouver, BC Nature or other member clubs as part of our membership.
Non-members may participate in up to three field trips before they are required to take out a membership. Out of town visitors are always welcome to take part in any of our activities. All participants in outdoor activities have to sign a Release of Liability statement.
Code of Ethics
Members and Directors of Nature Vancouver follow a code of ethics. For more details go to: NATURE VANCOUVER CODE OF ETHICS
Membership Categories
- Individual Membership: $40 CAD per year. (For individuals aged 18 years or more)
- Family Membership: $50 CAD per year. (For two adults and their children living at the same address).
- Student Membership: $20 CAD per year. (For those individuals who are engaged in a course of instruction at an accredited educational institution in BC).
Donations
Nature Vancouver is a not-for-profit society registered under the BC Societies Act and a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). You can find the Society’s registration number and financial information on CRA’s website. Donations to the Society are eligible for a charitable tax credit. Donation receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more in cash or listed securities. For more information, please contact our MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Join, Renew or Donate Online
On line payments are handled securely via PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to make online payments. No financial information is stored on the Nature Vancouver website. PayPal transaction fees are added to the cost of online memberships, which is why, e.g., a family membership costs $51 in the online shop.
Join, Renew or Donate by Mail
Please send a cheque or money order, payable to Nature Vancouver, along with a completed Membership Application form (downloadable from the link below) to: Membership Secretary, Nature Vancouver, PO Box 3021, Station Terminal, Vancouver, BC V6B 3X5
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