Ways to Donate

The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a group of dedicated volunteers passionate about supporting the Refuge. By becoming a member or by making a single donation, you can directly empower crucial habitat restoration, invasive species removal efforts, and educational outreach.

Annual Membership Benefits:

Annual Membership Benefits

• Special Events: Access to member-only tours, early sign-ups for events like BirdFest & Bluegrass, and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences.
• Annual Refuge Pass: Available for contributions of $60 or more, giving you direct access to the Refuge and a deeper connection to the land you’re helping to protect.
• Digital Member Card: Gain discounts at local businesses, including Backyard Bird Shop (20% off), ilani Casino Resort (10% off at select restaurants), and many more.
  • Use your member card for business discounts directly from your phone (physical card still available upon request).
    • Backyard Bird Shop (all shops, find yours; backyardbirdshop.com)
      20% off one regularly priced in-stock item.
      Not applicable for gift cards or Brome Squirrel Buster products.
      

  • • ilani Casino Resort (1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA)
      10% off at select restaurants.
      Applicable Restaurants: Butcher + Baker, Chef Jet, i.talia Restaurant, Line & Lure, Longhouse Sushi & Noodle bar, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, Proudly Serving Starbucks, Rose & Thorn, Smashburger
      

    • Seasons Coffee (115 N. Main, Ridgefield, WA)
      Buy one drink get one free.

    • Shovel & Thumb (19800 NE 10th Ave, Ridgefield WA)
      $5 off landscape material purchase.

    • Sportsman’s Public House (121 N Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642)
      Members get 5% off a meal.

• Optional Annual Refuge Pass mailed to you for contributions of $60.00 and over.
• And, a revolving-design Friends of Ridgefield NWR sticker!

Want to give a membership as a gift? Simply check the box to add a friend’s details during your donation process.

Donate to Support Our Mission

Donations directly help fund the Refuge’s educational programs, restoration projects, special events, and the finishing touches of the Community Nature Center project. Your support makes a tangible difference in the preservation of wildlife and habitats at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

Other Ways to Donate:

• • One-time Online Donation: Donate today through the website’s easy-to-use form.
  • Planned Giving (Estate Planning): Leave a legacy for the Refuge by including the Friends in your estate planning. You can easily include the Friends in your will with this sample language:
    “I bequeath to Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (or FRNWR) in Ridgefield, WA, for the general support of their work, [_____ dollars] or [______ percent of my residual estate].”
  • In-Kind Donations: Use our contact page to let us know what you’d like to donate.
  • Employer Matching Gifts: Many employers will match donations made by their employees. Check with your employer to see if they offer this program.
  • Donor Advised Funds: You can donate directly from your employer’s Donor Advised Fund (DAF).

Become a Member of the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Today!