Membership

Join the Society (or renew your membership)

Fill out the form fields below. After you fill out this form, you will have an opportunity to pay your dues and donations online with Paypal. Required fields are denoted by *

Dues and Electronic Options

Please note that membership dues & donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donation Options

Please consider making a one-time tax-deductible donation to support the Society's development and conservation activities. Type the dollar amount you would like to contribute in the boxes provided

The Ohio Ornithological Society is a 100% volunteer and non-profit organization. Help us expand our resources to develop our technology and our publications. Select a donation amount in the dropdown box below.

We pride ourselves in supporting conservation efforts in Ohio and beyond our borders—help us make a difference! Select a donation amount in the dropdown box below.

Why Join the OOS?

Your membership will connect you to collective birding information and resources from across the state, enhance your knowledge of wild birds and help protect our birds and conserve vital habitat. Unite with us and be a part of Ohio's Birding Network!

Membership Costs

  • Student - $15.00
  • Individual - $25.00
  • Non-profit/Family - $40.00
  • Business - $100.00
  • Sustaining Member - $250.00
  • Benefactor - $500.00

Members Receive:

  • The Ohio Cardinal: The state's official record of Ohio's birds, their abundance and distribution for over 25 years.
  • The Cerulean: Our quarterly newsletter that keeps you up to date on happenings and other activities from across the state.
  • Field Trips, Conferences & Symposia: You will be eligible for a reduced rate on all of our events that help you connect with others and learn.

Most importantly, by becoming a member of OOS, you are helping unite our birding community so that we can all share in the passion, enthusiasm and excitement of our incredible wild birds.

How Does My Membership Work?

Our membership and our publications are based on seasons. If you join us during the time frames listed below, you will receive all of the benefits of your membership during these dates.

  • S/S: Spring/Summer: March 1st - August 31st
  • F/W: Fall/Winter: September 1st - February 28th

For example:

If you join us on June 30th, your membership renewal date will be August 31st of the following year.

If you join us on October 22nd, your membership renewal date will be February 28th of the following year.

Want to Register Offline?

As an alternative, you may print this text-based form, fill it out, and send it to the address, with a check for first dues enclosed.