BECOME A MEMBER OF THE Catskill Center

You can be part of the Catskills community by supporting the efforts of the Catskill Center to protect, preserve, and advocate for the Catskills. With your generous support, the Catskills in which we find so much to enjoy and treasure, will endure.

benefits of membership

Every year the Catskill Center takes small and large steps that bring us closer to our collective vision of a thriving Catskills. These steps could not be taken without our members. As a thank you for their generosity, all members of the Catskill Center receive the following benefits:

  • A year of the Catskill Center's Catskills Magazine filled with articles and columns that will enhance your understanding of the Catskills and the activities of the Catskill Center and its supporters.

  • Access to extraordinary educational programs, special events, activities, and opportunities.

  • 10% Discount on any purchases at the Catskills Visitor Center Store (in person or online).

  • Access to the Catskill Center archives at the Erpf Center in Arkville.
    (Please contact the Catskill Center to schedule an appointment.)

  • Seasonal Membership Gifts featured below.

Blue Catskills Center sticker, olive green Catskills Center crossbody bag, and enamel pin with an image of mountains and "The Catskills"

Your gift will support the Catskill Center’s mission to ensure a bright future for the Catskills by strengthening our interdependent economy and ecosystems, as well as preserving the environment, fostering economic growth, and connecting visitors and residents with the landscapes and culture of our extraordinary region.

Your gift makes a difference!

  • A donation of $1,500 enables us to mow Thorn Preserve, providing habitat to bird and butterfly populations.

  • Your gift of $1,000 allows us to monitor 180 acres of hemlock forest for hemlock pests and tree health.

  • $500 enables the Catskill Stewards to educate 12,000+ visitors.

  • A donation of $250 allows us to pull 500 mile-a-minute plants.

  • Your gift of $100 enables us to remove 80 pounds of litter from sensitive ecosystems.

  • $50 can supply education materials to 200+ visitors at the Catskills Visitor Center.


The Catskill Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 23-7058142). Your contribution and membership dues are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

A copy of our most recently filed financial report is available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (www.charitiesnys.com) or, upon request, by contacting the New York State Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or us at Catskill Center, PO Box 504, Arkville, NY 12406.  You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com  or (212) 416-8401.