Your membership Creates Community through Conservation
When you become a member of the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, you’re doing more than making a donation. You’re joining a community that cares for parks, rivers, trees, wildlife, and neighborhoods. Membership is one of the simplest, most powerful ways ensure We All Belong in Nature.
“In the city of Lowell, Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust gives us all a chance to slow down and experience the natural world around us.” —Steve Nagle, Member & Land Steward
What Your Membership Supports
Your membership dollars go directly to on-the-ground work such as:
Protecting over 50 acres for everyone, including the Concord River Greenway, Jollene Dubner Park, 22 acres at Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary.
Conserving turtles and fish so our whole watershed can thrive, and planting treesin neighborhoods where children and families have the least shade.
Activating more than a thousand students each year as future conservation stewards through our after-school, STEM-based environmental education program offered in partnership with Mass Audubon and Lowell Public Schools.
Connectingthousands of community residents through year-round programs at Hawk Valley Farm, Donahue Park, West Meadow, Spalding House, the Greenway, and more.
Every member adds another voice, another pair of hands, and another heart invested in the future.
Membership Benefits
As a member of the Trust, you will:
Receive regular updates and storiesthat show how your care is changing lives and landscapes in Lowell
Be invited to member gatherings, walks, and talks in the places you help protect
Hear first about volunteer opportunities, youth program highlights, and special events like the Run for Nature
Know that you’re part of a growing circle of people who care deeply about equitable urban conservation
Most of all, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping create a greener, healthier, more connected community.
Your Gift is Matched
Every new or increased Membership gift will be matched through June 2027—doubling the strength of your connection to Creating Community through Conservation.
Employer Matching Gifts Many employers will match your membership. Check with your HR department to see if your gift can be doubled.
Give a Gift Membership Membership makes a thoughtful gift for friends, family, or colleagues who love nature and care about community. We’ll send them a welcome packet and let them know you’ve given in their honor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my membership tax-deductible? Yes. Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN/Tax ID#: 22-3070912. Membership contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We will send you a receipt for your records.
How long does my membership last? Membership is for one year from the date of your gift. We’ll send a friendly reminder when it’s time to renew.
Can I become a member as a monthly donor? Absolutely. Monthly gifts provide steady support we can count on and are one of the best ways to help. You’ll be recognized as an Evergreen Sustaining Member as long as your gift is active. You’ll also receive a special Evergreen Member e-newsletter. Learn More…
Ready to Help Create Community through Conservation?
Your membership brings nature into everyday—on the trail, along the river, in after-school programs, and in the hearts of the people who live here.
