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
** Steward Membership
Monthly charged $12 for a total yearly membership of $144
- 10% discount on the Lagoon Treasures Gift Shop
- Members-Only Hours on Wednesdays (adult beverages included)
- Two Guest Passes for friends & family to visit
- Entire family eligible to attend Annual Membership Events
- Entire family enters Discovery Campus at no suggested donation cost
*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
- A two-hour private team-building experience with Develop Your Team at the Discovery Campus (up to 10 employees)
- Guaranteed Business Recognition spotlight in one issue of The Watermark per year (Fall or Spring, max 300 words, requires approval from AHLF)
- Adopt-a-Zone: your team cares for a section of the Discovery Campus
- Exclusive invitation for one fortunate guest to attend our prestigious Steward Soirée, an intimate appreciation event where we honor an outstanding community leader with the Hero on the Quest Award. Our most ardent donors and philanthropic supporters are invited alongside our Board of Directors for an evening dedicated to celebrating leadership, generosity, and those who make our mission possible
Preserver
$1,000
Everything in Guardian, plus
- Volunteer project for up to 8 employees**
- Business logo featured in The Watermark Newsletter (fall and spring issues)
- Discounted membership pricing for the Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge and Discovery Gala
- Business logo with a direct link to your business website on Agua Hedionda's website under "Recognition"
Guardian
$750
Everything in Defender, plus
- Private Raptor Presentation (up to 4 guests) OR Private Paddle & Learn experience (up to 2 guests)
- Personalized Impact Statement: A personalized note highlighting what your membership makes possible, such as hands-on environmental learning for 30 children at our Discovery Campus
Defender
$500
Everything in Protector, plus
- Business name on a plaque on a Hubbs Trail fence post
- Digital "Proud Business Member" badge for your website and marketing materials
- Access to Wednesday Extended Members Nights for up to 10 employees
Protector
$250
- Unlimited discounted Animal Outreach Programs for the duration of membership
- Host a branded table at one Wednesday Extended Member Night event per year to engage with 50-100 community members
- Business listing on the Agua Hedionda's website under "Recognition"
- Business listed by name in The Watermark's Business Memberships section and in the Annual Community Impact Report
- Business name and logo featured in the new business member welcome roundup on social media and in the "Welcome New Memebers" section of the monthly e-blast (23,500+ email subscribers and social media followers)
- Eligible to be a Preferred Vendor*
Every business is different. Reach out and we'll tailor a membership that works for you and our Foundation! Contact Nicole Medrano at nicole.medrano@aguahedionda.org or (310) 993-0558.
* A Prefered Vendor receives a listing on Agua Hedionda's recommended vendor list, connecting your business with event organizers seeking trusted service providers.
** Volunteer projects may include building and installing oyster wattles, removing invasive plants along trails, planting native species at the Discovery Campus, and more.