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As a member of the Californians Leadership Circle, you can help shape the future of our magnificent parks as one of their most valued leaders.
All Ways to Get Involved
Join us in protecting and preserving California state parks.
All Ways to Give
Protecting & Preserving
From becoming a member to gifting a membership, there are plenty of ways for you to help protect and preserve the California state park system for the benefit of all. See all the ways you can support the California State Parks Foundation.
Membership
Membership
Add your voice to the tens of thousands of members of California State Parks Foundation — the first independent statewide nonprofit organization working to protect, enhance, and advocate for parks we love.
Volunteer
Volunteer
When you become a champion for California’s state parks, you help them become more climate resilient, protect wildlife and nature, preserve history and culture, and ensure positive park experiences.
Donate
Donate
Together, we're improving life for all Californians by expanding access to the natural beauty, rich culture and history, and the educational and recreational opportunities.
Take Action
Take Action
Your voice and support are crucial for the immediate needs facing our state parks. Take action and create a lasting difference in California.
Ways to Give
Californians Leadership Circle
Donor Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) are a convenient way to simplify your charitable giving to California State Parks Foundation.
Gift of Stock
Not all donations have to be cash based. Consider donating appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds to benefit our work on behalf of state parks.
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of protecting and preserving California state parks to a loved one! California State Parks Foundation gift memberships start at just $25.
Legacy Gift
Now you can write the story of your legacy and make it one of love for the stunning natural beauty and fascinating history in California’s state parks.
Institutional Giving
Our corporate and foundation partners are an essential part of our community of supporters. Learn how your organization can get involved.
Workplace Giving
You can double your donation to California State Parks Foundation when your employer matches your gift!
Donate by Mail
Support state parks via mail! We accept checks, money orders, cash, DAF, IRA, and auto bill pay contributions at our gift center.
Vehicle Donation
Support state parks by donating your vehicle through our partnership with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services).
Legislative Agenda: our voice in sacramento & key legislative prioriti
our voice in sacramento & key legislative priorities
We actively champion legislation that protects and enhances California's state parks. See our top priorities.
AB 1548
Conservation: the Monterey Bay Area Stewardship Authority (Pellerin)
This bill would establish the Monterey Bay Area Stewardship Authority, a regional entity to raise and allocate public and private funds for restoring, enhancing, protecting, engaging in long term stewardship, and improving access for the enjoyment of natural and working lands in the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz.
AB 1592
California Indian Heritage Center support organization (Ramos)
This bill would authorize the department to enter into an agreement with a California Indian Heritage Center support organization to create a collaborative partnership between California Native American tribes and the department to in support of the California Indian Heritage Center.
Take Action: lg, Take Action now For a Lasting Difference, Your
Take Action now For a Lasting Difference
Your voice and support are crucial for the immediate needs facing our state parks.
Protect Western Monarch Butterflies!
Release Prop 4 Funding Immediately!
Views Reference: Insights & Stories
Insights & Stories
Stay informed with our latest articles, offering unique perspectives on conservation, park experiences, and advocacy.
