A gift to Rivers & Birds educates for the sustainability of Future Generations

Since 1999 we have reached over 3000 public school children with outdoor nature immersion programs that emphasize conservation and caring. A financial gift to Rivers & Birds creates an intention to heal humanity’s relationship with the Earth. Know that your contribution supports Rivers & Birds efforts to provide joyful experiential education that inspires others to walk gently and with gratitude for life.

Rivers & Birds gifts give in many ways:

  • To celebrate your loved one
  • To honor our natural world
  • To empower community through education

Click the paypal button below to enter your gift that plant seeds for the future

Gift of a Guardian $40

Become a Rivers & Birds member to shine your light on Rivers & Birds mission.

Deep Roots Gift $50

Plant a tree through the Rivala Tree Fund to honor our Earth. You and your loved one can join us for the planting!

Gift of Wonder $100

This sponsors a second grade student to attend Rivers & Birds Water Wonder program. Four out of six days, students go outdoors for hands-on learning about water conservation.

Gift of a Journey $150

Sponsor a school bus to transport a classroom of students for a River & Birds delightful and educational field trip into nature.

Gift to Sprout an Earth Steward $200

This sponsors one public school fifth grade student to attend our Watershed Learning Project, an award-winning program where six out of nine days students venture into nature for experiential learning about water and Earth stewardship.

Gift of Youth Empowerment $500

This sponsors a Rivers & Birds youth intern for formal leadership skill training taught by professional leadership coaches.

Gift of the River Rat $2500

Sponsor yourself or your family for a luxury 3-day summer river float on the Wild and Scenic Chama River guided by Rivers & Birds and Los Rios experienced river runners. Enjoy gourmet meals, live music and storytelling on a grand journey you’ll never forget!

Gift of Watershed Learning $4,000

This sponsors an entire classroom for 9 weeks in our award-winning, experiential Watershed Learning Program.

Planned giving and Endowments

Support Rivers & Birds programs through planned giving or endowment contributions. These options offer significant benefits to you, the donor and provide the financial stability that enables Rivers & Birds to thrive. If you are interested in giving in this way, please contact us.

Other ways to Donate to Rivers & Birds

By Mail

Rivers & Birds
PO Box 819
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514

By Phone
575.776.5200

By Email
Send an email to riversandbirds@gmail.com with your name and phone number and we will contact you.


Rivers & Birds is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation under IRC section 501(c)(3).

All contributions are tax deductible as provided by law.