Gift Membership
Gift memberships are a fun and easy way to spread the word regarding the Conservancy’s work while continuing to help protect the diversity of life on Earth. Not only will recipients enjoy receiving this personalized gift, they will be welcomed into the Conservancy’s family of dedicated individuals committed to saving the last great places in Michigan and around the world.

Memorial and Honorary Gifts
To make your memorial or honorary donation, please contact the Michigan Philanthropy team at (517) 316-0300.

Gift and Estate Planning
A bequest to The Nature Conservancy will help protect vanishing wilderness and wildlife for future generations, and your commitment may help your estate save on federal estate taxes. Our Legacy Club honors those who have created a lasting legacy to the Conservancy by including us in their estate plans.

Give by Getting Involved
When you volunteer for the the Conservancy, you not only help plant trees, remove invasives and maintain trails—you are making the world a better place for now and for future generations. Now that's something to feel good about.

Michigan Wish List

If you’d like to grant any of the Chapter’s “wishes,” please contact Lara Coyer at (517) 316-0300 or by e-mail at: lcoyer@tnc.org. Thank you!

Digital video camera * Gift cards to Meijer, Lowe’s or Home Depot * Helmet: snowmobile/motorcycle, various sizes * Ramp: for loading equipment to truck bed * Plastic tote bins: 25 gallons or larger * Plywood: 2’ x 4’ or larger * Trailer: 8’ enclosed for hauling waste * Vehicles: all-wheel drive car or minivan with less than 100,000 miles.

Items needed for Ives Road Fen Preserve:
2 TVs             1 shower curtain       dishes (matching sets)
Lamps            1 copy machine        twin bed frames or bunks
8 chairs          1 marker board         2-3 twin mattresses
Curtains          1 coffee maker         4 metal cabinets/lockers
utensils           1 fax machine          2 sets of queen linens
pots, pans       1 DVD player           5 sets of twin linens
2 couches       1 coffee table           4+ side/end tables
6 towel sets     2 computers            5 desks w/ chairs
1 queen bed (mattress and frame)
large conference table (8 people)
pull down screen (for projection)
lumber for building storage in pole barn
2 bathroom sets (trash, soap dispenser, rugs)
VGA projector (that hooks to computer to display presentations)

Lighting a Candle for those Remembered

The Legacy Candle:

Many members of The Nature Conservancy and lovers of nature chose to give a donation through their will, retirement plan, retained life estate, and many other conservation options. Learn more about how you can become a member of the Legacy Club. The Michigan staff light a Legacy Candle for individuals who have left the Conservancy a gift through their estate.

The Memorial Candle:

To make a memorial or honorary donation, please contact the Conservancy's Customer Service Team at (800) 628-6860. The Michigan staff light a Memorial Candle for individuals who have asked that donations be sent to the Conservancy in lieu of flowers.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Sue DeVries/Conservancy Staff (Mary Macdonald Nature Preserve at Horseshoe Harbor); Photo © Michael D-L Jordan/www.dlpphoto.com (Grand River Fen).