TNC Next's Annual Member Appreciation Reception

David Banks © TNC

Date/Time:
Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Topic:
TNC Next's Annual Member Appreciation Reception

Overview:
Africa has more intact landscapes, seascapes and free flowing rivers than any continent on Earth. Despite millions of years of human presence, these places still function, and people depend upon them. These places are still globally important despite serious threats from population growth, poverty and rapid climate change. In 1970 the population of Europe was double that of Africa. By 2050, Africa will have 2 billion people and Europe only 600 million.

Connect with TNC Next members for an evening of food, fun, friends and nature at Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery in Brunswick. Last year's reception was well attended and we hope to top it this year! The evening will include:

A presentation by David Banks, The Nature Conservancy's Africa Program Director who will talk about Africa's intact landscapes, where we still have a chance of conservation success.

David Banks is responsible for setting priorities, developing strategies and taking action to conserve important places for wildlife and plants in Africa. Previously, Banks was the State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Alaska. He was responsible for all actions of the Alaska Chapter and works closely with other senior managers to implement global strategies. David started as an intern with The Nature Conservancy in Indiana and has served in various conservation planning, science and land management jobs with the Conservancy for the last fourteen years. Prior to his career with the Conservancy, he worked for community forestry programs in the Midwest, completed a Masters degree in Public Administration and Natural Resource Management at Indiana University, and served for two years in Ghana as a Peace Corps volunteer working to restore forests in the West African Sahel.

A quick, behind-the-scenes look at U.S. climate policy from the Conservancy's Kate Dempsey, who will share ideas for how you can get involved in climate action.

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.

R.S.V.P.
This special event is in recognition of TNC Next members' annual support.
Space is limited. Reservations required at tncnext@tnc.org.
Members are allowed to bring one guest.

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