AHLF Memberships
Join with others like you who appreciate and support conservation and preservation of our community's precious water resources.
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Join The Foundation
Through Membership in the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation you too can make a difference in your local environment – and enjoy exclusive benefits at the same time.
*All memberships are valid for one year from the month of purchase to the following year, except Lifetime and Discovery. Memberships are non-refundable. Benefits do not carry over to the next year, and expire when the membership expires. All members receive complimentary entry into the Discovery Campus, guests are suggested $15 donation per group.
NEW! Gift an individual membership to family or friends, or sponsor one for a family in need. More information below.
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**DIAMOND Membership
Monthly charged $100 for a total yearly membership of $1,200
All Platinum Benefits plus
- A one-hour private Raptor Presentation for up to four people at the Discovery Campus or offsite within North County, or a Paddle & Learn tour for up to four people.
**Platinum Membership
Monthly charged $83.33 for a total yearly membership of $1,000
All Gold Benefits plus
- 4 tickets to a private one-hour Discovery Campus Tour (RSVP required)
- Acknowledgement plaque on Foundation's History Hallway
**Gold Membership
Monthly charged $30 for a total yearly membership of $360
All Silver Benefits plus
- *AHLF t-shirt or hat and tote bag
- *$10 Lagoon Loot towards Lagoon Treasure's Gift Shop
- 25% off discount on Discovery Kids Camp
**Silver Membership
Monthly charged $15 for a total yearly membership of $180
- *AHLF hat
- *$5 Lagoon Loot towards Lagoon Treasure's Gift Shop
*at the end of first year
** On-going Membership renews monthly
individual memberships
lifetime Membership
$15,000
All Osprey Egret Benefits Plus
- $30 Lagoon Loot towards Lagoon Treasure’s Gift Shop during the first year of membership
- Complimentary one-time rental of the Discovery Campus after hours
- 2 tickets to the Annual Discovery Gala during the first year of membership
**Osprey
$5,000
All Blue Heron Egret Benefits Plus
- *$25 Lagoon Loot towards Lagoon Treasure’s Gift Shop
- 75% off one-time rental of the Discovery Campus after-hours
- Complimentary Paddle & Learn Tour for two
**Great Blue HeroN
$2,500
All Snowy Egret Benefits Plus
- *$20 Lagoon Loot towards Lagoon Treasure’s Gift Shop
- 50% off one-time rental of the Discovery Campus after hours
- Complimentary Paddle & Learn Tour for two
**Snowy Egret
$1,000
All Red Tail Hawk Benefits Plus
- 25% off discount on Discovery Kids Camps
- 20% off Lagoon Treasure’s Gift Shop
- *$15 Lagoon Loot towards Lagoon Treasure’s Gift Shop
- 4 tickets to private one-hour Discovery Campus Tour (RSVP required)
- *Acknowledgement plaque on Foundation’s History Hallway
**Red Tail Hawk
$500
All Brown Pelican Benefits Plus
- 25% off discount on Discovery Kids Camps
- *$10 Lagoon Loot towards Lagoon Treasure’s Gift Shop
- 4 tickets to private one-hour Discovery Campus Tour (RSVP required)
**Brown pelican
$250
All Steward Benefits Plus
- 25% off discount on Discovery Kids Camps
- *$5 Lagoon Loot towards Lagoon Treasure’s Gift Shop
- Early bird pricing never expires
**steward level
$120
- 20% discount on Discovery Camps
- 20% discount on Lagoon Birthday Party Packages
- 10% discount on the Lagoon Treasures Gift Shop
- Members-Only Hours on Wednesdays (adult beverages included)
- Two Guest Passes for friends & family to visit
- Name listed in Annual Impact Report & Newsletters
- Special Member pricing on events
- Entire family eligible to attend Annual Membership Events
*at the end of first year
** Membership renews annually
2026 Business membership Levels
Join with others like you who appreciate and support conservation and preservation of our community's precious water resources. Through Membership in the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation you too can make a difference in your local environment – and enjoy exclusive benefits at the same time.*
All members enjoy access to member-exclusive events
American Avocet
$2,500
Everything in Preserver, plus
- Volunteer project for up to 25 employees OR Two-hour private team-building experience at the Discovery Campus
- Co-branded educational or community programming
- One dedicated business feature in a member e-newsletter
- Exclusive invitation to the annual Steward Soirée, an intimate appreciation event honoring Agua Hedionda's Board Members, philanthropic leaders, and premier business members
- Recognition in the AHLF Annual Report
Preserver
$1,000
Everything in Guardian, plus
- Volunteer project for up to 15 employees
- Featured business profile in the quarterly member newsletter
- Recognition in the Annual Community Impact Report
- Opportunity to share a member-exclusive offer or promotion
GUARDIAN
$750
Everything in Defender, plus
- Private Raptor Presentation (up to four guests) OR Private Paddle & Learn experience (up to 4 guests)
- Featured in one *Community Partner Spotlight Series
- Preferred Vendor listing for Agua Hedionda events and community programming.
- Opportunity to contribute business expertise or community insight in a member newsletter
defender
$500
Everything in Protector, plus
- Unlimited Discounted Animal Outreach Programs for the duration of membership
- Personalized plaque on a Hubbs Trail fence post
- Digital Proud Community Partner badge for your website and marketing materials
- Company logo with backlink on the AHLF website
- Recognition in a quarterly Community Partner appreciation email
protector
$250
- Host a branded table at an exclusive Extended Member Night to engage with 100–200 local families
- Business listing in the Agua Hedionda Community Partner Directory
- Welcome Post across all social media channels
- Included in the annual Community Partner roundup e-blast , recognizing all business members
*Community Partner Spotlight Series:
Throughout the year, Agua Hedionda celebrates the businesses investing in conservation and education through curated storytelling across our social media, website, and member communications. Thus, providing meaningful visibility among thousands of engaged families, donors, and community leaders.