How To Join Illinois Young Birders!

Join this fun and exciting new club. There are 3 different levels of membership below - for youth, supporting adults, and organizations. If you would simply like to make a donation, please see our donation page. See the Pay Membership Online box to the right for easy online payment via Paypal or credit card.
Send completed forms to

Youth Members

Ages 9-18 ($10 per year)

Calling all kids, teens, and young adult birders! Meet other young birders throughout Illinois, attend field trips with other young birders and expert guides, and make lasting friendships with others that share your passion for birding! As a youth member you will get all the inside scoop from our quarterly newsletter and have the opportunity to contribute. You will also have access to our online discussions, blogs, photos, and much more!!!

Youth Membership Form

Supporting Adults

($20 per year)

Supporting adult members have the opportunity to directly contribute to this club. As a supporter, you will get regular updates on the progress of the club and an opportunity to attend a limited number of field trips (space is limited and will be decided on a first come basis). You will also have the knowledge that your financial contribution is helping support an organization that is dedicated to fostering young birders in Illinois. Help support the future growth of tomorrow’s birding community leaders, scientists, and environmental stewards!

Supporting Adult Membership Form

Partner Organizations

($50 per year)

Partner Organizations have the opportunity to directly contribute to this club as a body. As a partner organization, your organization will get regular updates on the progress of the club and the opportunity to sponsor and plan field trips for ILYB in your area. Recruit young birders from your area and provide them with a larger network of young birders.You will also have the knowledge that your financial contribution is helping support an organization that is dedicated to fostering young birders in Illinois. Help support the future growth of tomorrow’s birding community leaders, scientists, and environmental stewards! Talk to the leaders of your organization today about becoming a partner!

Partner Organization Membership Form