The Florida Museum of Natural History, located at the University of Florida,
is Florida's state museum of natural history, dedicated to understanding,
preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage.
The Ornithology Department is one of the world's leading bird research units, with significant collections of birds, eggs, skeletons, skins, sound recordings, and publications. These collections are vital to our mission of training students and conducting research on bird biology in Florida and around the world. We currently are involved in more than 15 research projects in Florida, Arizona, Mexico, and many islands in the Caribbean and South Pacific.
Bird species and their native habitats are disappearing at an alarming rate.
Crucial information about their biology is needed now in order to preserve species that are in danger of extinction or in decline. The Ornithology Department's research provides this key knowledge, allowing scientists and policy makers to better target and protect threatened species and the environments in which they live.
Become a member of the Ornithology Club today and help scientists broaden our understanding of birds and their habitats.
Your gift will:
- Fund research that will lead to new discoveries about birds and their habitats
- Provide support for scientists and graduate students to present research findings
at national and international conferences
- Purchase equipment for improved collections storage and data management
Questions? Please call (352) 273-1969, or email birds@flmnh.ufl.edu
Membership Categories & Benefits
Core Member Benefits
- A semi-annual newsletter that summarizes our latest field research,
laboratory research and publications
- Invitation to the Members' Ornithology Collection Open House
- Discounts on field trips
- The satisfaction of supporting world-class research on birds, including
the training of the next generation of ornithologists
All amounts treated as charitable contributions will be deductible, subject to normal IRS limitations.
Eastern Bluebird ($30)
- Core Member Benefits for one (1) person
$30 of this membership may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction
Snowy Egret ($50)
- Core Member Benefits for two (2) persons
$50 of this membership may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction
Roseate Spoonbill ($100)
- Core Member Benefits for two (2) adults and their children
- Donor Honor Roll recognition in the Museum's annual report
$100 of this membership may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction
Bald Eagle ($500)
Roseate Spoonbill member benefits plus:- One (1) free bird watching trip for two (2) adults
$450 of this membership may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction If you decline to accept the bird watching trip, your entire payment will be eligible for charitable contribution treatment.
Ivory-billed Woodpecker ($1000)
Roseate Spoonbill member benefits plus:- Two (2) free bird watching trips for two (2) adults
$900 of this membership may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction If you decline to accept the bird watching trip, your entire payment will be eligible for charitable contribution treatment.
How do I join?
Print and fill out this membership application (PDF) and mail to:
Florida Museum of Natural History
Membership Coordinator
Powell Hall - Box 112710
Gainesville, FL 32611-2710
Photo Credits: Jamaican Tody, Brown Booby: David Steadman; FLMNH Bird Collection: Jeff Gage; Eastern Bluebird: Joe Kosack/PGC Photo; Snowy Egret: Luis Rock; Roseate Spoonbill: Richard Martin/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Ivory-billed Woodpecker mount: Jeff Gage.