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Become a member or benefactor

BirdLife Switzerland is one of the largest nature conservation organisations in Switzerland with 69,000 members. The network unites 430 local nature conservation associations, 18 cantonal associations and 2 national organisations. Their members are also members of BirdLife Switzerland.

If you like to support nature and bird conservation you can become a member of a local BirdLife organisation. The second possibility is to become a benefactor of BirdLife Switzerland (a subscription to the magazine Ornis is included).
    

Become a member of a local BirdLife organisation

Become a member of a local BirdLife organisation or a national association (Ala or Ficedula). Thanks to the BirdLife membership card, you will benefit of numerous discounts*. Children can join one of the 70 youth groups.

Do you have a question? Fill out our contact form or call us: 044 457 70 20 (mo-fr 8-12 h and 13.30-17 h)

 

Become a benefactor of BirdLife Switzerland

The cost of CHF 75.00 includes a subscription to the magazine Ornis (in german, worth CHF 48.00) and numerous discounts* with the membership card.

If you prefer to recieve the information sheet in french you can register here (cost per year: CHF 50.- instead of CHF 75.-):

 

Benefactor PLUS

Or would you like to do even more for nature? Become a benefactor PLUS. This will cost 360.- per year. Your advantages: The subscription to the german magazine Ornis (value CHF 48.-) is included. Thanks to the BirdLife membership card you will receive numerous discounts*. In addition, you will be invited each year to a special benefactor PLUS excursion.

 


* Discounts with the BirdLife membership card

With the membership card you benefit from the following offers:

  • 50% discount on courses by BirdLife Switzerland and discount on other BirdLife courses
  • Discounted entry to the BirdLife nature centres
  • Discount at the Auberge de La Sauge at the BirdLife Nature Centre La Sauge
  • Special offers in the shop.

All benefactors and all members of a local BirdLife group, a cantonal association or Ala/Ficedula are entitled to a membership card. If you haven't received a membership card, please ask at your member organisation.