Join the Friends – Make a Gift

When you contribute to the Friends of the Preserve, your donation supports one of the most beloved urban natural areas in the country – 300 acres of woodlands, wetland, and prairies and almost 4 miles of Lake Mendota shoreline right in the heart of the UW-Madison Campus.
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You will receive an invitation to renew your membership one year from the month you join. Your donations are tax deductible.
    If would like to participate in the many volunteer opportunities offered by the Friends, please indicate your interests here.
Members join a community of Friends who value this special land and help to preserve it – for the enjoyment and enrichment of all.
  • Join members in active social outings and member events.
  • Built friendships and connections with members.
  • Benefit from life-long learning opportunities through expert-led field trips.
  • Engage in hands-on volunteer days in the field, led by Preserve staff.
  • Participate in the annual membership celebration.
  • Keep up-to-date on happenings in the Preserve through the Friends newsletter and website.