Your support allows us to underwrite education programs and community events, undertake restoration, conduct monitoring research and carry out a myriad of important activities in furtherance of our mission.

You can support us through a Friends Membership, which is ideal for both individuals and families. Membership levels and benefits are as follows:

Student/Senior – $20.00

This membership is offered to full-time students and those 60 years and older.

Individual – $40.00

Benefits for one named adult include:

  • Certificate for one person for a published guided kayak tour or the NBC Pocket Field Book of the Birds of Upper Newport Bay or the Weekend Naturalist laminated foldout guide of Southern California’s Coastal Wetlands.
  • 10% discount on original plein air paintings on sale at the SOCALPAPA Satellite Gallery at the Interpretive Center.

Family – $80.00

Benefits for two named adults and their children include:

  • Two individual certificates for a published guided kayak tour or a $10 gift certificate that can be used at the Gift Shop at the Interpretive Center.
  • 10% discount on original plein air paintings on sale at the SOCALPAPA Satellite Gallery at the Interpretive Center.

Special – $200.00

Benefits include:

  • Four individual certificates for a published guided kayak tour or a $20 gift certificate that can be used at the Gift Shop at the Interpretive Center.
  • 10% discount on original plein air paintings on sale at the SOCALPAPA Satellite Gallery at the Interpretive Center.
  • Two complimentary tickets to annual Sunset Celebration or other reception.

Premier – $500.00

Benefits include:

  • Six individual certificates for a published guided kayak tour or a $40 gift certificate that can be used at the Gift Shop at the Interpretive Center or signed 8” x 10” color photograph by renowned nature photographer Russ Kerr.
  • 10% discount on original plein air paintings on sale at the SOCALPAPA Satellite Gallery at the Interpretive Center.
  • Two complimentary tickets to annual Sunset Celebration or other reception.

Click Membership button at top of page to join online, or click nbc-friends-membership-application for pdf you can print and mail.

Other Funding Opportunities

Other funding opportunities that may interest you include:

  • Funding Partner Program at the $1,000 level or higher
  • Planned Giving
  • Event Sponsorships
  • Capital Project Naming Opportunities
  • In-kind Donations

For details please call (949) 640-1751.

We are a 501 (c) 3 organization.  Our federal tax ID is 33-0545786 . Memberships are fully or partially tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.