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Discover the benefits of an ACES Membership

Being a member is one of the best ways to support ACES! Your membership provides essential funding for environmental science education and connects you to special member programs, lectures, and events throughout the year. 

Donor Circles Membership

Be part of a passionate community of people dedicated to the protection of our natural world. Donor Circles members enjoy special invitations and priority access to ACES events and programs while substantially impacting the education we can provide for our community and beyond.

Membership Levels

ACES Donor Circles

Membership Benefits

  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases
  • Early access and registration to select events, including Farm to Table Dinners, ACES Summer Benefit, and Harvest Party
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases
  • Early access and registration to select events including Farm to Table Dinners, ACES Summer Benefit, and Harvest Party
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases
  • Early access and registration to select events including Farm to Table Dinners, ACES Summer Benefit, and Harvest Party
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

$250.00 Annual Membership | $50.00 tax deductible, $200 funds our birding programs directly

Join the ACES Birding Club (ABC) to deepen your birding knowledge and skills, while enjoying special birding invitations only offered to ABC members!

Membership Benefits

  • Unlimited morning and evening birding classes for one year for one person (ACES offers 25 + birding outings throughout the year, including weekly birding June – September and monthly birding October – May)
  • Invitations to special ACES Bird Club member birding outings throughout the year
  • 10% Discount and free shipping on binoculars, scopes, and other birding gear at The Fat Robin (1-866-FAT-ROBIN or fatrobin.com). To receive your discount, tell them you are an ACES Bird Club member.
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases
    Early access and registration to select events, including Farm to Table Dinners, ACES Summer Benefit, and Harvest Party
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Name recognition in ACES Annual Report
  • Advance opportunity to purchase CSA from Rock Bottom Ranch and holiday turkeys
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases
    Early access and registration to select events, including Farm to Table Dinners, ACES Summer Benefit, and Harvest Party
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Complimentary Aspen or Snowmass Mountain snowshoe tour for two
  • Name recognition in ACES Annual Report
  • Advance opportunity to purchase Rock Bottom Ranch CSA and holiday turkeys
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases
  • Early access and registration to select events including Farm to Table Dinners, ACES Summer Benefit, and Harvest Party
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Recognition on ACES Donor Wall at Hallam Lake
  • Invitations to exclusive “Donor Circles Experiences” throughout the year 
  • Special invitations to donor receptions and dinners with environmental leaders, including Jessica Catto Dialogue speakers and Annual Snow Moon Dinner 
  • Early priority event access to Farm to Table Dinners and Annual Summer Benefit

Donor Circle Membership Includes General Level Membership Benefits:

  • Complimentary Aspen or Snowmass snowshoe tour for two
  • Name recognition in ACES Annual Report 
  • Advance opportunity to purchase Rock Bottom Ranch CSA and holiday turkeys
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases 
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck 
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Private tour of ACES sites with ACES Staff Member 
  • Recognition on ACES Donor Wall at Hallam Lake
  • Invitations to exclusive “Donor Circles Experiences” throughout the year 
  • Special invitations to donor receptions and dinners with environmental leaders, including Jessica Catto Dialogue speakers and Annual Snow Moon Dinner 
  • Early priority event access to Farm to Table Dinners and Annual Summer Benefit

Donor Circle Membership Includes General Level Membership Benefits:

  • Complimentary Aspen or Snowmass snowshoe tour for two
  • Name recognition in ACES Annual Report 
  • Advance opportunity to purchase Rock Bottom Ranch CSA and holiday turkeys
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases 
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck 
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits:

  • Unique sustainable holiday gift from ACES
  • Private tour of ACES sites with ACES Staff Member 
  • Recognition on ACES Donor Wall at Hallam Lake
  • Invitations to exclusive “Donor Circles Experiences” throughout the year 
  • Special invitations to donor receptions and dinners with environmental leaders, including Jessica Catto Dialogue speakers and Annual Snow Moon Dinner 
  • Early priority event access to Farm to Table Dinners and Annual Summer Benefit

Donor Circle Membership Includes General Level Membership Benefits:

  • Complimentary Aspen or Snowmass snowshoe tour for two
  • Name recognition in ACES Annual Report 
  • Advance opportunity to purchase Rock Bottom Ranch CSA and holiday turkeys
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases 
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck 
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Private Naturalist tour for up to five guests with Jim Kravitz, ACES Naturalist Director
  • Unique sustainable holiday gift from ACES
  • Private tour of ACES sites with ACES Staff Member 
  • Recognition on ACES Donor Wall at Hallam Lake
  • Invitations to exclusive “Donor Circles Experiences” throughout the year 
  • Special invitations to donor receptions and dinners with environmental leaders, including Jessica Catto Dialogue speakers and Annual Snow Moon Dinner 
  • Early priority event access to Farm to Table Dinners and Annual Summer Benefit

Donor Circle Membership Includes General Level Membership Benefits:

  • Complimentary Aspen or Snowmass snowshoe tour for two
  • Name recognition in ACES Annual Report 
  • Advance opportunity to purchase Rock Bottom Ranch CSA and holiday turkeys
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases 
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck 
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Ashcroft tour for two with lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse with Chris Lane, ACES CEO
  • Private Naturalist tour for up to five guests with Jim Kravitz, ACES Naturalist Director
  • Unique sustainable holiday gift from ACES
  • Private tour of ACES sites with ACES Staff Member 
  • Recognition on ACES Donor Wall at Hallam Lake
  • Invitations to exclusive “Donor Circles Experiences” throughout the year 
  • Special invitations to donor receptions and dinners with environmental leaders, including Jessica Catto Dialogue speakers and Annual Snow Moon Dinner 
  • Early priority event access to Farm to Table Dinners and Annual Summer Benefit

Donor Circle Membership Includes General Level Membership Benefits:

  • Complimentary Aspen or Snowmass snowshoe tour for two
  • Name recognition in ACES Annual Report 
  • Advance opportunity to purchase Rock Bottom Ranch CSA and holiday turkeys
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases 
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck 
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report
Join Renew

Membership Benefits

  • Opportunity to host a private event at Hallam Lake or Rock Bottom Ranch
  • Ashcroft tour for two with lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse with Chris Lane, ACES CEO
  • Private Naturalist tour for up to five guests with Jim Kravitz, ACES Naturalist Director
  • Unique sustainable holiday gift from ACES
  • Private tour of ACES sites with ACES Staff Member 
  • Recognition on ACES Donor Wall at Hallam Lake
  • Invitations to exclusive “Donor Circles Experiences” throughout the year 
  • Special invitations to donor receptions and dinners with environmental leaders, including Jessica Catto Dialogue speakers and Annual Snow Moon Dinner 
  • Early priority event access to Farm to Table Dinners and Annual Summer Benefit

Donor Circle Membership Includes General Level Membership Benefits:

  • Complimentary Aspen or Snowmass snowshoe tour for two
  • Name recognition in ACES Annual Report 
  • Advance opportunity to purchase Rock Bottom Ranch CSA and holiday turkeys
  • Discounts on ACES classes, camps, events, and gift shop purchases 
  • Member-only invitations to annual membership dinners, including Picnic on the Preserve and Fall Colors Potluck 
  • Free admission to winter speaker series Potbelly Perspectives
  • Mailed copy of ACES Annual Report and Annual State of the Forest Report 
Join Renew
Naturalist guided hike in Castle Creek

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.