Support Us
There are many ways to support us – choose the one that best serves your reason for giving. You can make a one-time donation for any amount and for any reason. Donate to become a proud member, choose to celebrate a milestone on someone’s behalf, or honor the impact of someone deceased.
You can create a legacy by donating $5,000 to receive a rocking chair or bench in the refuge, both of which include engraved signage on them stating the name and reason for the legacy.
Become a Member
By making a donation of any amount, we welcome you as a member of the Friends of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Your support directly helps promote conservation, awareness and appreciation of the Refuge Complex, while aiding the mission and programs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Basic membership includes:
- Annual membership card
- Membership Pin
- 10% discount on merchandise
- Newsletter and announcements of special events.
To become a Member by Mail:
Download our application, print and fill it out, then mail your completed application along with your check to us at:
1502 SE Kings Bay Drive, Crystal River, FL 34429.
Sponsorships
We welcome gifts and donations from businesses or individuals who would like to help offset our expenses for the events and educational activities we provide in return for name recognition.
Dear Nature Hero:
The Friends are proud to announce that “engraving rights” will be given to a limited ten donors who would like to leave a legacy of words on one of our ten park benches located on the property at Three Sisters Springs. Many of our previous sponsors have asked us about commemorating a loved one, a saying, or honoring someone who has passed. This is that opportunity in a very special place. This donation entails a one-time contribution of $5,000 that will support Refuge projects on Three Sisters such as improvements on the property as well as our education programs with our local school children, and much more.
Imagine the excitement that you first felt when you experienced the magic of nature at Three Sisters Springs. You were probably overcome with awe as you witnessed the beauty of a massive but gentle manatee, the clarity of that beautiful spring water, and the melodies of our many bird species. Would you like the opportunity to leave a legacy at Three Sisters, share your love of that beautiful place, and have the chance to continue the efforts of the Friends of the Crystal River Wildlife Refuge Complex and our many projects? Here is your chance.
We are sharing this information to a very limited audience, since the opportunity is only available to ten contributors. We anticipate that this project will conclude quickly. Please take a moment to consider what a difference you can make in sponsoring a bench at Three Sisters. Your legacy would be there for the life of that bench. Thank you and please reach me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Rybak
Board Member, Bench Fundraising Chair