Building connections to the past and to the natural world

Become a member today!

Renfrew Institute relies entirely on membership contributions, student fees, fundraising events, bequests, sponsorships, and grants to support its activities. Your membership in the Renfrew Institute helps to support education programs for school children, workshops, lectures for adults and teens, weekend community events, and internships and research on the cultural and natural heritage of our local communities, all conducted in the unique and beautiful setting of the restored Royer Farmstead.

We offer memberships at the following levels: Student ($10) • Educator ($25 to $99) • Single/Couple ($25 to $99) • Family ($50 to $99) • Conservation ($250 to $499) • Preservation ($500 to $999) • Heritage ($1000 or more) • Today’s Horizon Fund ($3000).

Note  The Today’s Horizon Fund is a special multi-year commitment (a minimum of three years at $3,000 annually) in support of general operations and program development. Please call us for more information about how you might be able to help us through this important giving level.

We would love to welcome you as a member. Benefits of membership include Streamside, our semiannual newsletter, and discounts on workshops fees, as well as the reward of knowing that your gift is helping to improve the quality of life in our community. You can join today by calling us at (717) 762-0373 or by downloading and completing a membership form. To receive membership information by mail, simply complete and submit the form below.

We also offer opportunities for individuals to sponsor programs and support our Endowment Fund. For more information about membership or any other contribution option, fill out the request form below, call us at (717) 762-0373, or email us at renfrewinst@innernet.net.


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