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Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus). NatureServe Global Status: Apparently Secure (G4). Photo by Tom Koerner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Flickr).

Adopt-A-Species

From the celebrated species—birds, bears, and butterflies—to the obscure—mosses, mussels, and minnows—NatureServe knows where they are found, why they are threatened, and what they need to survive. We believe this invaluable information should be freely available to the public, however, as a nonprofit NatureServe relies on donations from those who champion biodiversity to do so. Now you can become a biodiversity champion and adopt a native plant or animal.

What benefits come with adopting a species?

In addition to being recognized on your chosen species' page on NatureServe Explorer, you will be supporting the expert staff at NatureServe who ensure that critical data on the taxonomy, distribution and conservation status of species and ecosystems are accurate and available to conservation decision-makers.

Select an option below to explore the different levels of species adoptions and the benefits at each level.

These are the most Secure (G5) species in our nation. They are currently at very low risk of extinction globally due to a very extensive range, abundant populations or occurrences, and little to no concern from declines or threats. When you adopt a Secure (G5) species your name will be recognized on its NatureServe Explorer page for one year.

Minimum donation: $150

These species are Apparently Secure (G4), with a fairly low risk of extinction globally due to an extensive range and/or many populations or occurrences, but with possible cause for some concern as a result of local recent declines, threats, or other factors. When you adopt a G4 species you gain recognition on its NatureServe Explorer page for one year with:
  • Your name
  • A sentence about why you chose to sponsor this species

Minimum donation: $500

These species are globally Vulnerable (G3), with a moderate risk of extinction due to a fairly restricted range, relatively few populations or occurrences, recent and widespread declines, threats, or other factors. When you adopt a species at the Vulnerable (G3) level, you gain recognition on its NatureServe Explorer page for one year along with:
  • Your name
  • A sentence about why you chose to sponsor this species
  • A species spotlight on NatureServe social media detailing interesting facts about your species, and including a shoutout thanking you for your support

Minimum donation: $1,000

These are globally Imperiled (G2) species that are at a high risk of extinction due to a restricted range, few populations or occurrences, steep declines, severe threats, or other factors. When you adopt a species at the Imperiled (G2) level, you gain recognition on its NatureServe Explorer page for one year along with:
  • Your name
  • A sentence about why you chose to sponsor this species
  • A species spotlight on NatureServe social media detailing interesting facts about your species, and including a shoutout thanking you for your support
  • A detailed review and update of the content on your species' Explorer page, including a reader-friendly description. If the species is due for a rank review, this adoption level will ensure that it takes place.

Minimum donation: $2,500

These are the most Critically Imperiled (G1) species in our nation and in the world. They are at a very high risk of extinction due to a very restricted range, very few populations or occurrences, very steep declines, very severe threats, or other factors. When you adopt a species at the Critically Imperiled (G1) level, you gain recognition on its NatureServe Explorer page for one year along with:
  • Your name
  • A sentence about why you chose to sponsor this species
  • A species spotlight on NatureServe social media detailing interesting facts about your species, and including a shoutout thanking you for your support
  • A detailed review and update of the content on your species' Explorer page, including a reader-friendly description. If the species is due for a rank review, this adoption level will ensure that it takes place.
  • A custom factsheet about your species, including a note from one of our experts
  • A framed print of the species

Minimum donation: $5,000

 

NatureServe Explorer is a priceless resource for conservation professionals, researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and citizen scientists alike—please help us provide the best information possible by adopting a species today!


Enter in the amount you would like to donate, and the species available for adoption at that sponsorship level will appear below.
Minimum values for each level: G5: $150 | G4: $500 | G3: $1,000 | G2: $2,500 | G1: $5,000

Please use numerical values only—no dollar signs, commas, or periods.
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