The Nature Conservancy. Protecting nature. Preserving life.™

TNC Next is a membership group that brings together Maine’s brightest young professionals who share a love of nature, a concern for the environment, and a belief that hope and action are indispensable to making a difference.

Our goal is to provide opportunities for the next generation of Mainers to learn about and participate in conservation activities at a local, regional and global level.

What's Next?

Check our events calendar for upcoming events, hikes and presentations.

To see what TNC Next has been doing view our Past Events page. 

How Can I Join?

Not a member of TNC Next? You can join TNC Next with a donation of $80 or more. Your gift is fully tax-deductible, and you will receive all the standard benefits of becoming a Conservancy member in addition to the extra benefits of TNC Next. Join now!

Renew your TNC Next membership.

Many of our activities — especially trips — have limited capacity, so current members of TNC Next get first dibs. In some cases, these special opportunities are open only to TNC Next members.

If you'd like to join our mailing list to learn about upcoming TNC Next events, or if you have any questions about this group, please email tncnext@tnc.org 

Already a member of The Nature Conservancy?

Your gift of $80 or more to The Nature Conservancy within the past year qualifies you for TNC Next membership. Just send an email to tncnext@tnc.org letting us know and we will set up your membership.

TNC Next Steering Committee

The TNC Next Steering Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers who work to broaden awareness of and support for TNC Next among our peers. Among the criteria for election to the committee is familiarity with and commitment to the Conservancy and TNC Next. Click to view a list of our current Steering Committee members.