Make a contribution of any amount to support our mission
Become a member of Friends and receive benefits
In 2025, help us STAND UP FOR TRAILS
Because trails can’t stand up for themselves. A lot is changing – and what we know is that many of these changes are going to make it harder for Friends to achieve our mission of building, maintaining and offering programming on our 35+ miles of land trail and our 32 water trail access points.
We are seeing a huge shift in national investment away from trails, environmental preservation and resiliency, and away from alternative and biking infrastructure. Without your help, this will inevitably affect our trails.
What can you do?
- Share your support for trails with your friends, colleagues and your elected officials. Here’s lots more on how to do that.
- Show your support by volunteering in one – or more – of the many ways we have to give back to the trails
But the simplest and most directly impactful thing you can do is to join us as a member, renew, or make a donation.
Municipal Memberships – Coming Soon
Business Memberships to Friends! Coming Soon
ways to support our work
MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIPS COMING SOON
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS COMING SOON
basic member benefits
- A welcome information packet that includes a membership card, suggested routes and convenient trail access points
- A limited edition Friends sticker designed by a local artist – 2025’s is by Jouirnoe!
- A 15% discount on all Friends merchandise – both online and at our events
- Discounts on all Friends ticketed events, like our 2025 Fall Fundraiser “Building Bridges, Building Trails” on Tuesday, October 21 at Hazelwood Brew House, home of Abstract Realm Brewing and New France Brewing!
- An invitation to our FREE Member Appreciation Event in the summer, FriendsFest! This year it will be Thursday, June 26 at GristHouse Brewery
our guarantee
We are proud to have earned a Platinum Seal from Candid, the nonprofit assessment organization, so you know we will use your gift wisely. Click the square to find out details about our operations and finances.
membership levels
all memberships receive basic member benefits
$15 student/limited income
$35 Individual
$65 Family
$120 Sustaining membership
$250 Quarter Century Members. For bicyclists, 100 miles is a century. This level is named for the support we need to keep going. All Member benefits, including invitation to our annual Member Recognition event, FriendsFest; recognition in our Annual Report and on our online Donors Wall. Invitation to our exclusive donor appreciation event.
$500 Thirty-five More Milers. Named for how crucial our donors are to the continued construction of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. All Member benefits, including invitation to our annual Member Recognition event, FriendsFest; recognition in our Annual Report and on our online Donors Wall; and an invitation to our exclusive donor appreciation event.
$1000 Trail Century Circle – This level recognizes our most generous supporters, and comes with a special membership to Friends. All Member benefits, including invitation to our annual Member Recognition event, FriendsFest; recognition in our Annual Report and on our online Donors Wall. Invitation to our exclusive donor appreciation event. Invitation to an exclusive on-trail activity: a hike or kayaking experience with our leadership team.
