Support ACES

Make a Gift

ACES connects people to nature through informative and inspiring programs while educating for environmental responsibility. Your generous donation supports this important work.

Membership Renewal

Thank you for being a member! 

We hope you will renew your support this year. Your annual donation makes our work possible. Check out our different levels of membership and all their benefits!

Join ACES

Being an ACES member is the best way you can support environmental education and immersive programming for all ages. Check out our different levels of membership and all their benefits!

Gift Memberships

Give the gift of nature. There isn’t a more meaningful gift than an investment in the future of our planet. With each gift membership, we will send a card to your gift recipient and they will enjoy membership benefits throughout the year!

Your Gift is Important

Children’s Education Fund

Honor future generations by investing in their education. Our Children’s Education Fund supports all of our ACES Ed programs, including our daily environmental science classes in four regional schools from Aspen to New Castle.

Naturalist Program

Train the next generation of environmental leaders. Naturalists connect visitors from around the world to local ecology. After graduating the Naturalist program, these ambitious young people go on to incredible careers and make global impact!

Forest Health Initiatives

Your donation today can help ensure that the forests of tomorrow are resilient and healthy. Your support protects our forests and will educate for the importance of these vital resources through our Forest Health Index. Thank you for supporting clean air and healthy ecosystems.

Regenerative Agriculture

Reduce carbon emissions through conscious farming. Our regenerative agriculture programs at Rock Bottom Ranch aim to heal the earth through restorative farming practices — including energy efficiency, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, crop rotation, and land stewardship.

Elizabeth Paepcke Society

Create your legacy for the environment. Donors may play a significant role in securing the future of ACES by including ACES in their wills. Individuals who have made a planned gift to ACES are welcomed to the Elizabeth Paepcke Society that recognizes those whose gifts will extend beyond their lifetimes. Contact Christy Mahon at cmahon@aspennature.org for more information.

Tribute Gifts

Make a donation in honor or memory to have a positive impact on the environment, and create a more sustainable future. With a gift of $50 or more, we will send a card to the person or family in whose name the donation was made. Show how much you care today and make a lasting contribution to the environment.

Corporate Giving

Corporate partners are essential to ACES’ success. Support of our local and national corporate partners sustains our ability to provide meaningful environmental programs to the community. Help us broaden our reach today and join us to make a lasting impact. View our current corporate sponsors.

Contact Our Development Team

 

Christy Mahon
Development Director

Email:
cmahon@aspennature.org

Phone:
970.925.5756

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.