Become a Donor!
The Maryland Master Naturalist program has established a fund account which allows the Maryland Master Naturalist program to accept tax deductible donations which can be used to benefit the program in areas such as:
- Program support for instructor and advanced training opportunities
- Recruiting the best possible speakers for annual conference and
advanced training
- Providing for special needs trainees
- Other programming needs
Gifts in support of the University of Maryland Naturalist Program are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc., an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents. Contributions to the University of Maryland Naturalist Program are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please see your tax advisor for details.
Thank you for considering a gift to the Maryland Master Naturalist program. If you—or someone you know—would like additional information on the Maryland Master Naturalist fund, please email Joy Rafey at jrafey@umd.edu or call 301-226-7614.
All donations are welcome. No donation is too big or too small!
Become a Sponsor!
We welcome organizations or agencies, granting foundations and corporations that are environmentally conscious and committed to assisting the Maryland Master Naturalist Program through money and/or in-kind donations. Contact us to discuss how we can work with you by emailing jrafey@umd.edu or calling Joy Rafey at 301-226-7614.
Benefits:
- Your logo will be proudly featured on program printed materials
- Our website will feature a link to your organization's website
- Opportunities for your employees and volunteers
- Invitation to sit on the Maryland Master Naturalist Steering Committee
Become a Local Supporter!
Any individual, organization, non-profit, or citizen group who wants additional opportunities to assist the Maryland Master Naturalist Program through:
- Money
- Instructors
- Hosting a field trip at your site
- Equipment and materials
- Volunteer service opportunities
- Advanced training opportunities
Benefits:
- Take an active interest in a volunteer training near you!
- Company recognition by providing equipment and printed materials
Contact us to discuss how we can work with you by emailing jrafey@umd.edu or calling Joy Rafey at 301-226-7614.
Our Sponsors and Supporters
- Howard County Conservancy http://www.hcconservancy.org/
- Howard County Recreation and Parks http://www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_ hocoparks.htm
- Baltimore City Recreation and Parks http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/ AgenciesDepartments/RecreationandParks.aspx
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources http://www.dnr.state.md.us
- Angela Yau, Interpretive Consultant parchmentandpcs.com
- Howard County Economic Development
- Nature Forward https://natureforward.org/
- Sylvan Kaufman www.SylvanGreenEarth.com
- Howard County Office of Environmental Sustainability
- Maryland Native Plant Society https://mdflora.org/
- Natural History Society of Maryland https://www.marylandnature.org/
- NestWatch www.http://watch.birds.cornell.edu/nest/home/index