The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit dedicated to promoting educational programs of the Ridgefield NWR, and protecting and enhancing its wildlife habitat. As of May 1, 2025, the Friends have made some changes to the member program! Membership Program ChangesAll members now receive a free optional tote bag, sticker, webstore discount code, and newsletter with their membership.Links to the tote bag and the discount code will be sent in your confirmation email.Members over $60 also gain access to the Soar into Wellness Program! Soar into Wellness Program could include, at least twice throughout the year: Board Member-led hikesFriends ‘Breathe with the Birds’ Yoga in Overlook ParkPaint Nights with the Ridgefield Art AssociationCoffee Chats, and more!Donors over $1000 are also included in a special website highlight!

Donate to the Friends today and help fund:Environmental education for thousands of local children through the Susan Wickersham Memorial Education FundRestoration of habitat through tree plantings and invasive species removalSpecial events for visitors, like BirdFest & Bluegrassand the new Community Nature Center building, which broke ground in March 2024!Give once, or set up recurring payments and stretch that gift even farther.*NOTE: This form is for single donations only. If you would like to become a member, or renew your membership instead, head here.

Use this form to choose how you’d like to sponsor BirdFest & Bluegrass, supporting wildlife conservation, education, and community programs at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and in the City of Ridgefield, the first weekend of October, and beyond!Your sponsorship helps protect local habitats, create hands-on learning for kids and adults, and keep this music-and-migration celebration accessible to our community. Share your sponsor details, benefits preferences, and payment info here so we can welcome you as a BirdFest & Bluegrass partner.

Your annual Business Alliance Membership connects you with:• 120,000+ visitors;• 5,000+ students participating in field trips and educational programs;• BirdFest & Bluegrass visitors;• 1,200+ monthly newsletter readers;• 1,100+ monthly website visits;• and a growing community volunteers who provide thousands of hours of workAll contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent the law allows.