Join The Linnaean Society of New York
Still remember the “spark bird” that got you started?
Wish you knew more about birds, bats, and insects?
Do you consider “bird nerd” to be a compliment?
Us too!
Whether you don’t yet own a pair of binoculars or just completed your Ph.D. in evolutionary biology—we invite you to join our community!
The Linnaean Society of New York warmly welcomes all, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, and/or economic and educational status.
Learn from eight evening lectures a year. Explore the natural history of the tri-state area and beyond on over 80 field trips. Study Proceedings and Transactions, the Society’s research and natural history publications. And gather at the Annual Membership Meeting.
Benefits of Membership
Linnaean Society meetings and field trips are open to non-members, but the following are for members only:
Priority reservations
Priority reservations on field trips.
Publications
Receive the Society's publications, Proceedings and Transactions, which contain longer articles and papers.
Invitations to our Annual Meeting and Homecoming Events
An invitation for you and your guests to the Annual Meeting each March, our gala celebration where the Society's awards are presented. Recent speakers have included John W. Fitzpatrick, David A. Sibley and Kenn Kaufman.
How to Join
Becoming a Member is easy: Click the link below to the Membership Portal where you will:
- Choose from one of the following membership categories:
Active $45 For active members living in the New York City area. Supporting $100 For those able to provide additional support for the Society’s activities. Associate $30 Open to persons living more than 50 miles from the American Museum of Natural History or full-time students. Life $800 Life membership can be paid in full or installments of $200 for four years. - Submit your email address; this will become your membership ID.
- Fill out the information form, including your mailing address and phone number.
- Learn and uphold the Linnaean Society standard of ethical birding and community behaviors described in the ABA Birding Code of Ethics, Owl Etiquette, and Group Birding Best Practices on our website.
- Choose to pay the membership dues online by credit card or have an invoice emailed to you to pay by mailing us a check.
The Membership Portal will confirm receipt of your application by email, along with a suggested password (which you can change).
Once your application is received, the board of directors will put it to a vote by LSNY’s members at their monthly meeting. (The process, we assure you, is much less intimidating than it sounds.) We will then confirm your membership by sending you a welcome packet, which includes a schedule of events (lectures, field trips, etc.).
Active, supporting, associate and life members vote to elect the Society’s officers and directors. The Society’s program year begins in September, and renewal dues are payable that month. Membership applications are not reviewed during June, July, and August.
Membership dues support the activities of the Society, including its meetings, field trips, and the production of publications. The Society is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Dues are tax-deductible as provided by law.