We’re back for our second annual optics drive where birders can donate their old optics to support our partners around the world!
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2021 Co-op Partners
Birding in El Salvador
working with local guides to promote an emerging destination
Uganda Women Birders
a full training and professional development program for women birders


How to Participate
1. Send in your optics!
We are accepting donations until September 30, 2022. Donating your used-but-working optics is simple! Complete the following form to receive an address to send in your optics, and we’ll distribute them to our partners.
2. Join the Co-op (and invite friends!)
Proceeds from every member who joins the Co-op in July and August will go towards the purchase of optics for our partners. If you haven’t heard of all the other great reasons to join the Co-op, don’t miss out! Join here »
3. Make a donation
All of the monetary donations we receive in July and August will go toward our optics drive. Donate any amount here »
4. Purchase Co-op gear!
Our newly-launched merchandise store is stocked with Co-op shirts and goodies, and (you guessed it!) proceeds in July and August will go toward our Optics Drive. Shop now »

If you are an organization that would like to be considered as an Optics Drive partner, complete an application here.
Questions? Send us an email for more information.