Become a Member Today!
Become a Member Today!
Become a Friend of the Council
Join our Individual Membership Program!
Why join? Because...
- You Care About the Environment:Your membership directly contributes to our mission of preserving Rhode Island’s open and natural spaces for generations to come.
- You Love the Outdoors: Whether you’re an avid hiker, nature photographer, or just someone who enjoys a breath of fresh air, RILTC is where your outdoor passion meets purpose.
- You’re a Really Cool Person: Seriously, our community is made up of individuals who share a love for nature and a commitment to making a positive impact.
Membership Benefits:
- Free merch! Members get an exclusive RILTC hat for their first year of membership.
- Quarterly newsletters! Stay in the loop with our curated newsletters, packed with upcoming events, exclusive land trust highlights, conservation news, and more.
- Priority Registration and Discounted Rates: Be the first to learn about and RSVP for the Council’s events including our annual Land and Water Summit.
- Invitation to the RILTC annual meeting reception.
Cost:
Yearly
Student – $35 Individual – $75 Family – $120
Monthly
Student – $3 Individual – $6 Family – $10
Ready to Make a Difference? Become a Friend Today!!
Your donation is tax-deductible! The RI Land Trust Council operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE), a 501 (c) (3) organization.
Organizational Membership Program
Are you a nonprofit, coalition, business, or community organization interested in joining the land trust movement?
Why join? Because your organization:
- Supports conservation and climate resilience.
- Benefits from healthy open spaces, forests, and farmlands.
- Wants to be connected to RI’s land trust community.
- Is looking for opportunities to collaborate, network, and share your mission.
As an Organizational Member, you’ll receive:
- Visibility & Collaboration:
- Opportunities to co-host or co-brand programs like Land Trust Days or #RIWalksChallenge.
- Networking & Learning:
- Invitations to land trust member-only events.
- Priority registration for workshops and professional development sessions.
- A platform to share your organization’s conservation-related news and events through RILTC’s channels (as space allows).
- Member discounts for the RI Land & Water Conservation Summit and other RILTC events.
- Communications & Outreach:
- A platform to share your organization’s conservation-related news and events through RILTC’s channels (as space allows).
- Social media shoutouts or features throughout the year.
- Annual Meeting & Member Perks:
- Free registration to RILTC’s Annual Meeting reception — with time to network, celebrate, and build community.
- RILTC hat and sticker (optional for org staff).
We recommend a tiered dues structure based on the organization’s operating budget (similar to the land trust model) — this allows inclusivity for smaller groups like watershed councils and equity-focused orgs.
| Annual Budget | Dues |
| Under $100,000 | $100 |
| $100,000–$499,999 | $200 |
| $500,000+ | $500 |
Membership for Land Trusts
What can the Council do for your organization?
- Advocate – The Council has a powerful voice at the statehouse, fighting to protect land conservation.
- Network – The Council regularly hosts events for land trust members to come together, share resources, and celebrate each other’s successes.
- Promote – Through Land Trust Days, the #RIWalksChallenge, events, and collaboration we are always putting land trusts at the center of environmentally-focused conservations.
