Become A Member

Support NKY's Urban Forests!

Welcome to the NKUCFC Membership Center!

Members enjoy many perks, but most important to our organization is cultivating a group of partners with a vested interest in the long term development of NKUCFC. Collectively, we can be the dedicated voice for our shared natural resources.

Any person or organization with an interest in urban and community forestry is eligible to be come a member. The first step is deciding which membership category works best for you or your organization. The flow chart below outlines category details.

Benefits of Becoming a member

Support urban forests

Your membership funds directly support NKUCFC administration so we can continue and expand upon the urban forestry programs offered throughout the NKY region. These programs are developed to help you and your community improve the management of trees and greenspaces to protect and enhance them for future generations.

Stay Informed

Members will receive up to date exclusives on funding and grant opportunities available for your community’s urban forest. You will also receive a biannual newsletter featuring up-to-date information about urban forestry in our region, what's happening at the national level and ways to get involved in local community projects and volunteer activities. If you wanted to kick your membership up a notch you could join an event committee continue expanding upon the programs we offer.

Be a Decision Maker

Members are the decision makers for NKUCFC. As a member you will be asked to play an important role in the nomination and election of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. You too can become a member of the Board or a Board committee to help steer the long-term development of the organization.

Member Exclusives

Discover, participate and learn from the extensive network of local tree advocates, urban forestry professionals, organizations, cities, and counties through our members only quarterly meetings. Also, receive discounts on registration to the annual TIOC Forum, Public Workers Tree Seminar, and other training/networking opportunities.
Lastly, as a member you can apply for NKUCFC scholarships, such as the very popular ISA Arborist/Municipal Specialist/Certified Tree Worker Certification,

Difference Between Membership Tiers AND Benefits?

*Denotes one-time payment
TIOC = Trees in our Community Forum and Annual Meeting
PWTS = Public Workers Tree Seminar

Ready to Become a member?

If you are using a computer you can sign up below through our 'Join Us' page hosted by Wild Apricot! Just choose your membership level and click next in the window below.

If using a mobile phone go to our Wild Apricot 'Join Us' page to sign up.

For a classic option to join us (i.e., paper Membership form and instructions to pay by mail) scroll to the bottom of the page.

To pay by check through the mail: Fill out the Membership Form and mail with check or money order. Address is included on the form. Membership will not be considered active until payment is received and recorded. Thank you!