In 2003 the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology started its first membership program and we had a great response (see Charter Members page)!  Members’ contributions and positive energy help keep our materials available to researchers all over the world, and our doors open to educators and students in our local communities. They also help support our field research in Guatemala and projects in the Collections. 

If you would like to join the WFVZ, please send us your Membership Application (PDF) or contact us.

• Periodic newsletters highlighting recent and upcoming events at the Foundation, as well as new scientific acquisitions, projects, and findings. 
• An invitation to our Annual Open House event, held every fall, with demonstrations of study skin and egg preparation techniques, and a chance to view materials of the egg, nest, and skin collections at your leisure.
• The opportunity to participate in ornithology, oology & nidology, specimen preparation, and other classes, at discounted rates.
• The opportunity to purchase collector’s edition bird and natural history books from our bookstore, and gifts from our giftstore, at discounted rates.
• Free Public Tours for you and your family, and for contributors at the “Brown Pelican” level or above, a free Private Tour of the Foundation.

OUR 2010-2013 MEMBERS

BALD EAGLES ($1000 AND UP)
Thomas E. Caestecker
Eunice & Douglas Goodan

CALIFORNIA CONDORS ($500-$999)
Dr. Bertin W. Anderson

Linnea Hall

Dennis Cabral

Carolyn Greene

Gwyn & David Siversten

PEREGRINE FALCONS ($250-$499)
Dixie & Bill Anderson

BROWN PELICANS ($100-$249) 
James and Anna Beakley

AMERICAN KESTRELS ($50-$99)
Aurelio Albaisa

LOGGERHEAD SHRIKES ($25-$49)