join the mississippi Headwaters audubon society to make an impact
Our organization is run almost entirely by volunteers. Your contribution of time and resources ensures that together we can protect the natural legacy of northern and central Minnesota.
MHAS LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP
Being a 'local chapter member' of the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society (MHAS) helps us improve trails and facilities at the Neilson Spearhead Center nature preserve (NSC), offer our Young Naturalist Program immersive nature summer camp, and offer year round environmental educational for MHAS members and the surrounding community. All your contributions are used for programs servicing our local chapter members and local area residents and visitors.
Being a 'local chapter member' of the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society (MHAS) helps us improve trails and facilities at the Neilson Spearhead Center nature preserve (NSC), offer our Young Naturalist Program immersive nature summer camp, and offer year round environmental educational for MHAS members and the surrounding community. All your contributions are used for programs servicing our local chapter members and local area residents and visitors.
MHAS Local Chapter Members:
- enjoy the trails, forests, bogs and lakes of NSC for free – all year round.
- receive discounts on special MHAS and NSC programs and events.
- receive a digital copy of our newsletter, “The Source”, with information about recent and upcoming activities, field trips, and programs. (If you prefer a hard copy mailed to you, please let us know.)
- MHAS also maintains an active website and Facebook page providing members and the general public information about Chapter activities, events, and news.
LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Chickadee – Student | $15
Ideal for students or young nature enthusiasts looking to get involved.
Raven – Individual | $25
For adults who want to support local conservation efforts.
Loon – Family | $40
A great option for households who enjoy nature together.
Eagle – Supporter | $75+
For those who want to deepen their impact and help our work soar.
Beaver – Community Partner | $100+
For individuals, families, or organizations committed to investing in conservation and community.
Ideal for students or young nature enthusiasts looking to get involved.
Raven – Individual | $25
For adults who want to support local conservation efforts.
Loon – Family | $40
A great option for households who enjoy nature together.
Eagle – Supporter | $75+
For those who want to deepen their impact and help our work soar.
Beaver – Community Partner | $100+
For individuals, families, or organizations committed to investing in conservation and community.
*Local Chapter Memberships are valid for the current calendar year
MHAS and National Audubon Society MembershipIn addition to supporting your local chapter, we encourage you to consider joining the National Audubon Society. This national organization works to protect birds and the places they need across the Americas through science, advocacy, education, and hands-on conservation.
National membership includes a subscription to Audubon Magazine—a beautiful and informative publication not included with your local MHAS membership.
When you join the National Audubon Society, you are automatically affiliated with your local chapter, including MHAS. However, it's important to know that National membership dues support national-level programs only.
If you want to make a direct impact here in northern Minnesota, your MHAS Local Chapter Membership ensures 100% of your contribution supports local conservation initiatives, environmental education, and stewardship programs at places like the Neilson Spearhead Center.
Together, local and national memberships help protect birds and the natural world we all share—both close to home and far beyond.
National membership includes a subscription to Audubon Magazine—a beautiful and informative publication not included with your local MHAS membership.
When you join the National Audubon Society, you are automatically affiliated with your local chapter, including MHAS. However, it's important to know that National membership dues support national-level programs only.
If you want to make a direct impact here in northern Minnesota, your MHAS Local Chapter Membership ensures 100% of your contribution supports local conservation initiatives, environmental education, and stewardship programs at places like the Neilson Spearhead Center.
Together, local and national memberships help protect birds and the natural world we all share—both close to home and far beyond.
