Membership
When you become a member of Exploration Green Conservancy ("the Conservancy") you join a community committed to the restoration and preservation of native habitat in the heart of Clear Lake. Your membership provides vital support and will help Exploration Green ("the Green") by:
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Welcoming thousands of visitors every year
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Providing free recreation and educational opportunities for the community
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Maintaining six miles of paved ADA-accessible trails
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Maintaining 40 acres of permanent lakes and wetlands
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Maintaining 200 acres of native habitat for thousands of native trees and shrubs representing 40 species
Environmental Impact
Becoming a member of Exploration Green means you are helping to conserve 200 acres of urban green space that is home to:
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150,000 wetland plants and 5,000 trees
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40 acres of both wetlands and permanent lakes
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1,000+ native insects, plants, and wildlife species
Community Impact
The Green gives back to its neighbors with the help of your membership through:
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500 million gallons of stormwater management
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$300 million saved in flood damages for every 500-year rainfall event
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Positive health outcomes and connection for the local community
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Numerous Conservancy-hosted educational and recreational events for all ages
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1,000 regular volunteers connecting with nature
Plan your visit
What to do, see and learn
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Hike/bike/roller blade six miles of ADA compliant trails along five lakes.
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Scavenger Hunt
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Bird Watch
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Study Nature
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Individual Membership Levels
Annual Level | Member Title | Impact Examples | Benefits |
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$25 | Friend of EGC | Can provide a hand tool for the tree nursery | Subscription to digital EGC Newsletter, EGC window sticker/decal, and name recognition in the newsletter when you sign up |
$75 | EGC Explorer | Can provide a 20-30 wetland plantings for our native habitat, home to over 1,000+ native species | Benefit above, plus: priority invitation/sign-up for volunteer days, official EGC ball cap, and entry to members-only Exploration Green Walking Tour |
$250 | EGC Enthusiast | Can provide native wildflower seed, creating a 2,800 square foot pollinator habitat | Benefits above, plus: name recognition on EGC website for one year |
$500 | EGC Advocate | Can provide irrigation for up to 10 new trees | Benefits above, plus: members-only special edition Exploration Green poster that features a new photo every year! |
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Donate
Creating the Green’s 200-acre park and conservation area has been a major undertaking. Unlike city or county-owned parks, the Conservancy must raise all the funds for the amenities and services offered - native trees and grass, hike and bike trails, educational programs, and other infrastructure like park benches and signage.
Would you like to help? We are always looking for people and organizations to provide financial support for the Green!
Child and Family Membership Levels
Annual Level | Member Title | Impact Examples | Benefits |
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$25 | Little Sprouts of EGC (children aged 12 and younger) | Can provide nesting space for baby birds and animals | Benefits include: personal invitations to family-friendly volunteer days and events, Little Sprouts Conservancy Member Certificate, and an exclusive "Little Sprouts of EGC" decal/sticker |
$25 | Furry Friend of EGC | Can provide dog station supplies to keep the Green clean and healthy | Benefits include: EGC Pet Bandana and a personal invitation to pet-friendly events |
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