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Year-end Appeal
Unrestricted funds for operating costs are the most difficult funds for a nonprofit to come by. Your general donation is incredibly helpful for BSBO. You may also send a check to BSBO *13551 West St. Rt. 2* Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 |
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General Donation
Unrestricted funds for operating costs are the most difficult funds for a nonprofit to come by. Your general donation is incredibly helpful for BSBO. You may also send a check to BSBO *13551 West St. Rt. 2* Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 
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Monthly Giving
Unrestricted funds for operating costs are the most difficult funds for a nonprofit to come by. Your general donation is incredibly helpful for BSBO. This option will donate your chosen amount every month until you decide to cancel the payments. Please use the drop-down menu to select your amount, and then click the PayPal button. |
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Barb Padgett Migratory Bird Research and Education Fund
Created in honor of Barbara Padgett, avid birder, conservationist, political activist, and beloved social media personality. This fund will provide support for BSBO's longtime migratory songbird research and our youth birding and nature programs, aspects of our mission that Barb cared deeply about. |
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Memorial Donations
Memorial gifts, and the beautiful vote of confidence they represent, give everyone at BSBO powerful motivation and inspiration. A lovely card will be sent to the family notifying them of your memorial gift. 
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Membership JOIN HERE
Joining the BSBO team by becoming a member is a great way to support BSBO's work and stay in touch with our mission. In return, we offer our members the reward of knowing that you're supporting a good cause, and discounts in our gift shop, field trips, events, and the Biggest Week In American Birding. |
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Sponsor A Mist Net
At $75 each, BSBO's biggest research expense is the mist nets that are a vital tool in our bird banding projects. You can help continue this valuable monitoring project by Sponsoring A Mist Net! You may also fill out THIS FORM and send along with a check to BSBO * 13551 West St. Rt. 2* Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449. 
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Employer Matching Gift Program
Many employers will match your donation to the Observatory through a matching gift program. Matching your gift is easy, simply donate to BSBO and check and see if your company has a matching gift program. |
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BSBO Legacy Society
You can help ensure the future or the Observatory's work by including us in your will and estate planning. Bequests of any size are gratefully accepted. You will help us continue to help birds and conserve their habitats when you name BSBO to receive: * A specific dollar amount * Charitable gifts of stock * A percentage of your estate's value * All or part of the remainder of your estate in your will or trust * All or part of the proceeds of a Life Insurance policy or Retirement Plan Before completing your bequest to Black Swamp Bird Observatory, please contact us to ensure that your philanthropic goals will be met. Please call Kimberly Kaufman at 419-898-4070 for more information. |
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Amazon Smile Program
BSBO is part of the Amazon Smile program! Please use this link when making purchases, and Amazon will give 0.5% of the purchase price to BSBO! |
Kroger Rewards
If you shop in a Kroger in the Columbus area and/or northern Ohio (excluding Springfield), we ask that you (and your family and friends) link your Kroger Plus cards to BSBO’s Kroger Community Rewards account, number 83396. All of the dollars you spend with Kroger throughout the year will help us be eligible for a quarterly contribution through this program. Click HERE to register your Kroger Card for BSBO!
If you shop in a Kroger in the Columbus area and/or northern Ohio (excluding Springfield), we ask that you (and your family and friends) link your Kroger Plus cards to BSBO’s Kroger Community Rewards account, number 83396. All of the dollars you spend with Kroger throughout the year will help us be eligible for a quarterly contribution through this program. Click HERE to register your Kroger Card for BSBO!