My Shelby Membership
Friends of Shelby members support the park through monthly or annual recurring contributions.
Your Membership Helps Us:
Support Volunteer Efforts: Empower teams who give their time to maintain trails, clean up litter, and care for our green spaces.
Beautify the Park: Fund projects that keep Shelby Park vibrant and welcoming, from planting flowers to restoring habitats.
Advocate for the Park’s Future: Strengthen our voice in protecting this treasured resource for generations to come.
Host Community Events: Bring people together for fun, engaging activities that celebrate the park and foster environmental stewardship.
Choose from the links below to set up your membership monthly or annually.
My Shelby Membership FAQs
I donated to Friends of Shelby this year. Does that make me a member?
One-time donations do not qualify as a membership. Membership requires an automatically recurring donation.
I donated to Friends of Shelby during the Big Payback. Am I a member?
No. While we greatly appreciate your generosity, membership is based on an automatically recurring donation.
I have a Friends of Shelby specialty license plate. Am I a member?
No. While we deeply value your support through the specialty plate program, we do not receive individual donor details from plate registrations and cannot extend membership perks based on this contribution.
I just signed up for membership. How do I get my swag?
You can pick up your swag at any Friends of Shelby event or at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Be sure to visit during regular hours to collect the items included with your membership level.
I’m a member. How do I claim my discounts at events?
After signing up for membership, you’ll receive a digital membership card and a welcome letter with details of your membership. Simply show this card on your device at events to access your discounts.
Can I upgrade my membership to a higher level?
Yes! You can upgrade your membership anytime by adjusting your recurring donation amount through your donor account or by contacting us for assistance.
What if I want to cancel my membership?
You can cancel your membership at any time by logging into your account and stopping your recurring donation or by reaching out to us directly for help.
How will I know when it’s time to renew my membership?
Memberships renew automatically through your recurring donation. If your payment method changes or fails, we’ll notify you via email to update it and continue your membership.
Can I purchase a gift membership for someone else?
Absolutely! Gift memberships can be arranged through our website or by contacting us directly.
Are my membership dues tax-deductible?
Yes! Your membership dues are considered a charitable contribution and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.