Donations are the fuel that power our ongoing land preservation efforts. When you make a gift of any size to the Land Trust, you automatically become a member. Every gift makes a difference.

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$1 - $999 Annually

Establish your commitment to the land in the Santa Cruz County area. You receive:

  • Invitations to Member Only events

  • Monthly e-updates

  • A subscription to our bi-annual newsletter

$1,000+ Annually

Join the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County community and receive all Core Member benefits plus:

  • Exclusive Event invitations including the annual Conservation Circle Dinner

  • Field Updates with Conservation Specialists

  • Early Access to New trails and Properties

While all our members help make our work possible, a core group of Land Trust supporters step forward annually as the major Conservation Investors in our project development, land acquisitions, and conservation planning. Members who donate $20k+ annually receive all Conservation Circle Member benefits plus:

  • Invitations to intimate behind-the-scenes events such as our annual State of the Land Trust Conservation Investor Evening. Conservation Investor members will have the opportunity to hear from and speak with Land Trust Staff and Board Leadership about how our projects are evolving, the challenges we’re encountering, and the long-term impacts of the work they’re making possible.

  • Special Investor Impact Report at fiscal year-end

Questions on how you can become a Conservation Investor? Please contact Laura Dannehl-Schickman, Engagement Director, at laura.schickma@landtrustsantacruz.org or (831) 588-8209

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