How to Become a Member or Support Hawks Aloft

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Hawks Aloft, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, working to conserve indigenous wild birds and their habitats through avian research, conservation education, raptor rescue, and cooperation with other organizations. You can support it by becoming a member or renewing an existing membership, buying raffle quilt tickets, or joining one of its events and travel programs. The site presents membership and renewal as the primary options, with a checkout page handling transactions.

Membership and Renewal

The homepage offers two direct paths:

  • Become a Member — for first-time members
  • RENEW MEMBERSHIP — for current members continuing their support

Both lead toward the organization's checkout system. Membership dues and any tier details are not listed in the available page content, so check the linked pages for current amounts and benefits before committing.

Fundraising Purchases: Raffle Quilt Tickets

The 2026–27 Hawks Aloft Raffle Quilt, featuring a Barn Owl, is a current fundraiser. Tickets are priced at:

Option Price
One ticket $1.00
Six tickets $5.00

Each option has an Add to cart button. The winning ticket will be drawn on December 4, 2027. Buying tickets is a low-cost way to contribute while participating in a specific campaign.

Events and Travel Programs

Hawks Aloft runs events that double as support and engagement opportunities:

  • Inaugural NM Wildlife Conference Workshop & Symposium — November 6–7, 2026, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM. The site invites visitors to reserve a spot.
  • BIRDS OF PREY: Photography Workshop — September 12, 2026.
  • Brazil | Return to the Pantanal — July 23–August 2, 2027, run with Holbrook Travel.
  • Thrill to the Miracle of Migration | Return to Panama, A River of Raptors — October 13–28, 2027.

These programs have their own registration or reservation steps, so follow the individual event links for details and availability.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Beyond money, the organization's stated work areas point to involvement options:

  • Avian Research — participate in or support field research
  • Raptor Rescue — support rehabilitation and rescue efforts
  • Conservation Education — join or fund educational programming

The site also notes cooperation with other organizations, so partnership or volunteer inquiries may be possible through the contact channels listed on the site.

Practical Notes

  • Transactions appear to run through a checkout page at hawksaloft.org/checkout/.
  • No pricing is listed for membership itself in the available content — only the raffle ticket prices are stated.
  • For current membership costs, event fees, and registration deadlines, use the specific links on the Hawks Aloft site rather than assuming amounts.