Victoria’s 5th Annual Birthday Fundraiser to Benefit Mass Audubon

I have completed another rotation around the sun, which means it’s time to celebrate my birthday with another fundraiser! I started this tradition for my 40th birthday back in 2022 since I wasn’t able to have the party I wished for due to COVID’s Delta variant surge. Together we’ve raised hundreds of dollars for various organizations over the last few years. This year in 2026 I’ve chosen to fundraise for Mass Audubon.

Why Mass Audubon?

Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester, MA

There are so many organizations that need help right now and it was so hard to choose who to raise funds for. Our natural world and conservation are always so close to my heart. Caring for our environment, plants, animals, water supply, clean air, safe soil, and preservation of nature spaces is something that effects every single one of us. One of the most effective ways to advocate and care for nature is through local organizations who work on the city and state levels to make change right here at home. 

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Their website states that they are “focused on protecting and restoring resilient landscapes, providing inclusive and equitable access to nature, mobilizing to fight climate change, and protecting birds and wildlife.” 

Mass Audubon’s work has resulted in 43,000 acres of land protected across Massachusetts with 110 wildlife sanctuaries and partner properties. They work with the public to educate children and adults alike about conservation, wildlife, and natural spaces.

So, how does this fundraiser work?

  1. Donate $10 or more to Mass Audubon.
  2. Take a screen shot or save a PDF or document of your donation receipt.
  3. Fill out this form with your contact info and include your receipt.
  4. You’re now entered into a raffle to win art from me!
  5. At the end of March, I’ll pick 2 winners and notify them by email.

If you run into any issues with the form or the donation process, please feel free to email me at weyakin@weyakindesigns.com.

Donate to Mass Audubon
Fill Out the Raffle Form
"Being Peace" original painting by Victoria K. Chapman. Purple, blue, and green swirls with stars. A long-tailed sibia bird flies next to a grove of trees, as butterflies fly in the distance.

What can I win?

  1. I will pick 2 winners, randomly drawn from everyone who donated and submitted to me through the form.
  2. Each winner can pick 1 art print of their choice from in-stock options in my art shop.
  3. I’ll ship the winners’ print once they send me their mailing address and print choice.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to each cause through the years and for donating this year too! And also thanks to those who share this with others to spread the word. I’m so honored to have you celebrate my birthday with me!

40th Birthday Donation Celebration—Make a Difference and Win Art!


It’s my party and I’ll help if I want to! That’s right, friends. My 40th birthday is coming up in March. I’m not getting the birthday celebration I originally wanted thanks to the pandemic, but I can still celebrate with all of you in a special and meaningful way. This year, I’m asking everyone to help me make a positive impact as your gift to help me celebrate. 

I’ve chosen three special local organizations I’m encouraging donations to, in order to help me celebrate my big Four-Oh. These are all close to my heart and they connect to what my art is all about—sharing the joy of nature, preserving wild lands, and helping creatures big and small.

More about them and how to donate are found below.

I will pick 3 winners! There is one grand prize and two runners up prizes. So, your odds of winning are three times more likely! And even if you don’t win this time, you can feel good knowing that you donated to some great causes and made me the happiest birthday gal ever!

Grand Prize: 8x10" Matted and Signed art print AND six greeting cards.
Runners Up Prize. 5x7" matted and signed art print OR 6 greeting cards, your choice!

Grand Prize (1 winner):

  • Your choice of one 8×10” print or two small 5×7” signed matted art print (from my available stock)
  • AND a set of 6 greeting cards

Runners Up Prizes (2 winners):

  • Your choice of one small 5×7” signed matted art print (from my available stock) OR a set of 6 greeting cards

How It Works

  • Donate $10 or more to one or more of the three organizations I’ve listed below. Each $10 donated is worth 1 entry.
  • Share this post with your friends! Sharing gets you 1 entry too!
  • Then, fill out this Google form to let me know. https://forms.gle/nfH2vBerEmW4BfYv9
    THIS STEP IS SUPER IMPORTANT! Otherwise, you won’t be entered.
  • You can fill the form out as many times as you want if you donate again!

You can donate until March 20th, 2022. I will pick the three winners on March 22nd, 2022.

Here’s an easy way to get you started sharing this post:

Tower Hill Botanic Gardens

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, located in Boylston, Massachusetts is a non-profit garden and education center concerned with educating the public about horticulture, environmental stewardship, and creating connections between humans and nature. Their 171 acres contains a vast plant collection, hiking trails, family activities, green houses, and more. It is a center for local community to meet and enjoy nature and the outdoors. It’s also one of my personal sanctuaries that I visit often to find inspiration for my art. Please consider contributing to Tower Hill’s mission of sharing in the joy of plants, nature, and community.

Visit Tower Hill’s Website: https://www.towerhillbg.org/

Donate to Tower Hill

Trustees of Reservations

The Trustees of Reservations is a Massachusetts-based land conservation organization concerned with preserving historic sites, wild lands, agriculture sites, and natural habitats so that future generations may continue to enjoy them. The Trustees cares for more than 100 land sites throughout the state equalling about 27,000 acres. Their work helps keep amazing places safe so that all can continue to enjoy them. Please consider donating to help keep these special places special.

Visit the Trustees website: https://thetrustees.org/

Donate to The Trustees of Reservations

Urban Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc.

Urban Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc. is a small wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Their mission is to save injured and orphaned wildlife and rehabilitate them back to health until they are able to survive in their natural habitat. This organization relies on volunteer help and donations from the community to support these vulnerable creatures. Please consider donating to Urban Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc. to help keep local wildlife safe and wild.

Visit Urban Wildlife Rehabilitation’s website: https://www.urbanwildliferehab.org/

Donate to Urban Wildlife Rehab Inc.

Thanks for all of your support! I can’t wait to celebrate with you!