River Bend Nature Center Membership
Do you want free admission for all of River Bend’s weekly programs, discounts on birthdays, camps, special events, and in our Nature Gift Shop? You get these perks and more by being a member of River Bend! Learn more below!
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Annual Membership Levels and Benefits
Cottonwood- $30 ($2.50 a month)
Individual
- Free admission during regular business hours
- 4 one-day guest passes for friends
- 10% discount in the Nature Gift Shop
- Subscription to our weekly email update
- Free or reduced admission to select events
- Check out books from our Rotary North Club Library
- Free admission and discounts to ANCA nature centers and museums

Willow- $50 ($4.16 a month)
Family (2 Adults, Children or Grandchildren under 17)
- Free admission during regular business hours
- 4 one-day guest passes for friends
- 10% discount in the Nature Gift Shop
- Subscription to our weekly email update
- Free or reduced admission to select events
- Check out books from our Rotary North Club Library
- Free admission and discounts to ANCA nature centers and museums
- $10 discount on select camps
- $25 discount on a child’s birthday party

Pecan – $150 ($12.50 a month)
Sustaining (2 Adults, Children or Grandchildren under 17)
- Free admission during regular business hours
- 4 one-day guest passes for friends
- 10% discount in the Nature Gift Shop
- Subscription to our weekly email update
- Free or reduced admission to select events
- Check out books from our Rotary North Club Library
- Free admission and discounts to ANCA nature centers and museums
- $10 discount on select camps
- $25 discount on a child’s birthday party
- Will receive a tax receipt for $100
- Invitations to all VIP events

Oak – $500($41.60 a month)
Patron (2 Adults, Children or Grandchildren under 17)
- Free admission during regular business hours
- 4 one-day guest passes for friends
- 10% discount in the Nature Gift Shop
- Subscription to our weekly email update
- Free or reduced admission to select events
- Check out books from our Rotary North Club Library
- Free admission and discounts to ANCA nature centers and museums
- $10 discount on select camps
- $25 discount on a child’s birthday party
- Will receive a tax receipt for $450
- Invitations to all VIP events

Beverly and Scott Williamson Lifetime Membership – $1,500
Named in honor of our founding Executive Director and her Family.
Lifetime (2 Adults, Children or Grandchildren under 17)
- Free admission during regular business hours for life
- Sent 4 one-day guest passes for friends annually
- 10% discount in the Nature Gift Shop for life
- Subscription to our weekly email update
- Free or reduced admission to select events for life
- Check out books from our Rotary North Club Library for life
- Free admission and discounts to ANCA nature centers and museums for life
- $10 discount on select camps for life
- $25 discount on a child’s birthday party for life
- Invitations to all VIP events for life
- One free guided tour of River Bend for up to 10 people
- Recognition in special publications for life


Membership FAQ
Are memberships transferable?
What is ANCA?
One of the many benefits of becoming a member of RBNC is being able to take advantage of the ANCA reciprocal membership program. This gives you access to nature centers all over the country which offer free admission or discounts or both! Learn more at https://natctr.org/membership/reciprocal-program.
How many membership cards do I get?
- One card is issued for the Cottonwood Membership level
- Two cards are issued for Willow level and above
- All levels (except the Individual level) are valid for free admission all year long for two named adults, plus children or grandchildren under 17.
Can I let someone else use my card?
Unfortunately, we cannot allow someone else to enter RBNC with your membership.
When should I expect my membership card?
Benefits may be used as soon as we receive your payment. It can take up to 10 business days to receive your membership card and passes.
What is membership automatic rebilling?
Instead of being prompted to manually renew your membership when it expires, your membership will automatically renew at the same membership level after one year. If you do not wish to do this, switch to one-time billing.
Is the membership for a calendar year or from the date of purchase?
Membership starts on the date of purchase and extends to the end of that month the following year.
I lost my card. Can I get a new card?
Yes. Replacement cards can be issued, please contact the office at 940-767-0843.
I have a membership but forgot my card. Can I still receive member admission benefits?
Yes. We can verify your membership without your member card.