Become a Premium Member. Join Our Environmental Justice Leaders.

Beyond Monthly Support: While monthly giving provides our foundation, annual membership represents premium commitment to environmental justice in the Bay Area. As an annual member, you become part of our leadership community - supporters who fund complete program experiences with single contributions and receive our highest levels of recognition and access.

The Premium Difference: Annual members don't just support programs - they sponsor entire experiences. When you choose annual membership, you're funding complete program cycles: the $250 lunch program that feeds 30 seniors for a full outing, the $350 professional staffing that ensures safe, transformative experiences, or the $750 transportation solution that brings youth to wilderness they could never access otherwise.

Leadership Recognition: As a premium member, you join an exclusive community of environmental justice leaders. Your commitment demonstrates that nature access isn't charity - it's a justice issue that demands sustained, substantial investment from people who understand that zip code should never determine a family's access to healing outdoor experiences.

Why Annual Membership Matters:

• Complete program funding with single contributions that sponsor entire experiences.
• Premium recognition as an environmental justice leader in our community.
• Enhanced member benefits that reflect your higher level of commitment.
• Leadership community access through exclusive events and insider communications.

MEMBERSHIP TESTIMONIAL:

"My annual membership isn't just a donation - it's an investment in environmental justice. Knowing I'm funding complete experiences for families gives me incredible satisfaction." - Anonymous Family/Legacy Member

FOUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:

SENIOR MEMBER - $150 Annual (Ages 55+)

Your Complete Program Impact: Funds program materials, permits, and equipment for multiple senior wellness outings throughout the year.

Premium Benefits You'll Receive:

• Silver SBN commemorative pin + choice of premium t-shirt or logo hat.
• All monthly donor benefits (quarterly reports, newsletter, priority registration, workshop discounts).
• Senior community event priority access.
• Age-friendly programming updates and wellness resources.

Real Leadership Impact: As a senior member, you directly support the 👉Senior Wellness Hikes program that serve your peer community. Your membership ensures that Bay Area seniors have access to gentle exercise, cultural connection, and community building on trails. You're not just supporting programs - you're investing in the health and social connection of your generation.

Senior Community Spotlight: "Joining as a Senior Member feels perfect - I support the programs I participate in, and I know my membership helps other seniors discover the confidence and friendship I found on the trails." - Current Senior Member

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER - $250 Annual

Your Complete Program Impact: Funds comprehensive equipment and educational materials for 👉Community Nature Hikes serving 40 participants monthly.

Premium Benefits You'll Receive:

• Gold SBN commemorative pin + choice of premium t-shirt or logo hat.
• All monthly donor benefits (quarterly reports, newsletter, priority registration, workshop discounts).
• Signature event priority access (first tier of registration).
• Exclusive member-only updates on program developments and community impact.

Real Leadership Impact: Your Individual Membership transforms barrier-breaking work for BIPOC families and low-income communities. The $250 equipment fund you sponsor provides day packs, trekking poles, binoculars, field guides, and safety equipment that ensure families who have never felt welcome in outdoor spaces can join certified naturalists for monthly adventures across the Bay Area's diverse ecosystems.

Member Spotlight: "Knowing my membership removes equipment barriers means families like mine - who never had hiking gear - can discover trails we never knew existed. Every month, my investment helps 40 people build outdoor confidence together." - Current Individual Member

COUPLE MEMBER - $350 Annual

Your Complete Program Impact: Funds professional charter boat services and specialized equipment for👉Bay Area Coastal Adventures serving 30-40 participants monthly.

Premium Benefits You'll Receive:

• Two gold SBN commemorative pins + two premium t-shirts or logo hats.
• All Individual Member benefits for both partners.
• Joint recognition in all member communications.
• Enhanced priority access to signature events for both members.

Real Leadership Impact: Your Couple Membership transforms coastal access for BIPOC and low-income families across the Bay Area. The $350 you sponsor funds professional charter boat services through Elkhorn Slough, specialized fishing equipment for Half Moon Bay expeditions, and kayaking gear for Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta adventures. Since program launch, these coastal experiences have served over 420 low-income participants, 60 people with disabilities, and 102 ESL learners who would never otherwise afford premium marine recreation.

Member Spotlight: "As environmental justice partners, our couple membership ensures entire families experience boat tours, fishing charters, and kayaking adventures that would cost them hundreds of dollars. We're funding access to California's stunning marine environments for communities that have been systematically excluded." - Current Couple Members

FAMILY/LEGACY MEMBER - $750 Annual

Your Complete Program Impact: Funds 75% of the $1,050 charter bus transportation that brings city youth to preserves they could never reach otherwise.

Ultimate Premium Benefits You'll Receive:

• Ultra-rare All-Gold Legacy commemorative pin + premium SBN sweater.
• All previous member benefits with our highest recognition level.
• VIP access to signature events (exclusive early access before all other tiers).
• Family legacy recognition in annual impact reports and community materials.
• Direct access to program updates from leadership team.

Real Leadership Impact: Transportation barriers keep 70% of our target communities from accessing nature preserves. Your Family/Legacy Membership demolishes these barriers by funding the charter buses that bring entire classes of at-promise youth to wilderness experiences that spark environmental advocacy. Last year, Legacy Members funded 18 youth expeditions that created 67 new environmental leaders.

Legacy Impact: Your Family/Legacy Membership creates multi-generational change. The youth who experience nature through your transportation funding become the environmental advocates, community leaders, and nature mentors who expand access for the next generation.

Member Spotlight: "We chose Legacy Membership because we want our grandchildren to inherit a world where every child - regardless of zip code - knows the healing power of nature. Every bus we fund moves us closer to that vision." - Current Legacy Members

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT ACCESS - THE "BIG FOUR"

Annual members receive priority registration for our most sought-after signature experiences:

🎉 The Annual Family BBQ - Intimate community taco social at a Santa Clara County Park pavilion. Meet other environmental justice leaders and connect with the families your membership serves.

🦀 The Winter Coastal Social - Technical crabbing & fishing expedition with professionally catered lunch and all gear provided. Learn sustainable seafood practices while building member community.

🏕️ The Sonoma Old-Growth Expedition - Exclusive 2-day/1-night camping experience at the Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve. Connect with ancient forests while networking with fellow environmental justice investors.

The Santa Cruz Healing Retreat - Restorative 2-day/1-night stay at the Audrey Edna Cabin. Experience the same healing programming you fund for communities, while planning future impact with member leadership.

PREMIUM MEMBER COMMITMENT - WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

As an annual member, you receive all benefits available to monthly supporters, enhanced with premium recognition:

✓ Quarterly Financial & Program Updates - Detailed reports with member-exclusive insights (our #1 priority).
✓ SBN Newsletter Subscription - Early stories from the field with member spotlights.
✓ Priority Registration - First-tier access to all events and workshops.
✓ Workshop Discounts - Premium member pricing on all paid SBN programming.
✓ Exclusive Member Updates - Inside access to program development and community impact stories.
✓ Leadership Recognition - Acknowledgment in impact reports and community materials.

YOUR LEGACY IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE:

Annual membership isn't just support - it's leadership. When you choose premium membership, you're declaring that environmental justice requires substantial investment from people who understand that nature access is a justice issue, not a privilege.

The Impact Math:

• Senior Membership ($150): Funds program materials, permits, and meals for monthly Senior Wellness Hikes.
• Individual Membership ($250): Sponsors monthly equipment and educational materials for Community Nature Hikes.
• Couple Membership ($350): Funds professional charter services and specialized equipment for monthly Bay Area Coastal Adventures.
• Family/Legacy Membership ($750): Removes transportation barriers for 50+ youth annually, creating environmental advocates.

Your investment creates:

• Targeted program funding that removes specific barriers for underserved communities.
• Professional-quality programming with certified, culturally competent guides.
• Sustainable infrastructure for long-term environmental justice work.
• Leadership recognition that reflects your values and commitment level.

IMPACT BREAKDOWN - WHERE PREMIUM DOLLARS GO:

Program Cost Transparency:

• $150: Funds program materials, permits, and equipment for multiple senior wellness outings.
• $250: Provides a complete lunch for 30 seniors on an SBN Senior Wellness Hike.
• $350: Covers professional field staff and mentorship for a complete program cycle.
• $750: Funds 75% of charter bus transportation, breaking barriers for city youth.
• $1,050: Complete charter bus rental, removing ALL transportation barriers for a program cycle.
• $2,500: Funds a complete 30-student 👉After School Field Trip including safety, staff, permits, and equipment.
• $5,000: Fully sponsors an 👉Alive Outside Adventure Series backpacking trip for at-promise youth.

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