membership

Our memberships serve as the driving force behind our operations, and every dollar is used to empower lifelong learning, encourage outdoor exploration, promote environmental stewardship, and foster scientific discovery!

Nurture the Northwoods

Our love for nature runs deep. We’re passionate about connecting people with nature, finding inspiration in its beauty, and preserving the resources of Wisconsin’s Northwoods for future generations.

Your generous commitment supports efforts to:

  • Maintain over 12 miles of hiking, biking, and skiing trails, giving you ample opportunities to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of our area.


  • Provide extensive nature-based programming for all members of the community, connecting people with nature and inspiring lifelong learning.


  • Support our Nature Center's self-guided educational resources, allowing you to learn about the unique flora and fauna that make up our ecosystem at your own pace.


  • Support our Animal Ambassador Program, which provides a safe home for injured animals while also offering educational opportunities for all ages, inspiring love, and respect for all creatures.


  • Contribute to scientific research through our citizen science opportunities, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in protecting our environment and understanding our ecosystem.

Your generous commitment supports efforts to:

  • Maintain over 12 miles of hiking, biking, and skiing trails, giving you ample opportunities to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of our area.



  • Provide extensive nature-based programming for all members of the community, connecting people with nature and inspiring lifelong learning.


  • Support our Nature Center's self-guided educational resources, allowing you to learn about the unique flora and fauna that make up our ecosystem at your own pace.


  • Support our Animal Ambassador Program, which provides a safe home for injured animals while also offering educational opportunities for all ages, inspiring love, and respect for all creatures.


  • Contribute to scientific research through our citizen science opportunities, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in protecting our environment and understanding our ecosystem.

Ready to take your adventures to the next level?

From the family-friendly fun of our Adventurer membership to the lasting impact of our Voyager membership, there's a level for everyone. Choose your own path and become a member today!

Membership Benefits Seeker $30 Trekker $50 Adventurer $100 Trailblazer $250 Explorer $500 Voyager $1,000 Pathfinder $2,500 Guide $5,000 Discoverer $10,000
Discount on public programs ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Early access to seasonal programs and registration ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Free on-site equipment use ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Educational email featuring news, events, and programs ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Voting voice at Annual Member Meeting ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Household included in membership benefits ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Recognition in annual non-profit report ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10% Discount at Statehouse Store ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Full access to the Discover on Demand library of programs ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10% Discount on personal facility rental ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Reusable Voyager nametag ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Exclusive entertainment and dinner invitation ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Recognition on Voyager Legacy Wall ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Join the Member Community Today!
Membership Benefits Seeker $30 Trekker $50 Adventurer $100 Trailblazer $250 Explorer $500 Voyager $1,000 Pathfinder $2,500 Guide $5,000 Discoverer $10,000
Discount on public programs ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Early access to seasonal programs and registration ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Free on-site equipment use ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Educational email featuring news, events, and programs ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Voting voice at Annual Member Meeting ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Household included in membership benefits ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Recognition in annual non-profit report ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10% Discount at Statehouse Store ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Full access to the Discover on Demand library of programs ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10% Discount on personal facility rental ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Reusable Voyager nametag ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Exclusive entertainment and dinner invitation ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Recognition on Voyager Legacy Wall ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Join the Member Community Today!
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As a mom of three little boys and former teacher, going to the NLDC is like a breath of fresh air! My kids LOVE the nature playground. My older boys (students at North Lakeland School) adore Ms. Licia and all the incredible programming they get to do there through school. And, lest we forget to mention the new nature center! It is awesome. The "gopher holes" that they pop up their tiny heads into, the eagle's nest, all the turtles! They love the NLDC. I love it. Very grateful to have this resource in our own backyard!"
Amanda Cowart
Presque Isle, WI