TNC Next, Young Professionals Group

 

The Nature Conservancy Next: Maine's Next Generation for Conservation

 

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JOIN TNC NEXT

Or, you can join TNC Next by filling out a membership form (pdf, 80KB).

See photos on our Flickr page! If you have any photos you'd like to share, please email tncnext@tnc.org.

For additional information about TNC Next membership, Steering Committee or other committees, please email Penney Ward at pward@tnc.org.

 

 

Canoeing on the Machias River.

View our TNC Next Video to learn more about what we do. 

 

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TNC Next is a new 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 make a difference. 

Our goal is to ensure that our peers and the next generation of young Mainers learn about and participate in conservation activities at a local, regional and global level.

Participation in TNC Next provides the opportunity to collaborate and network with like-minded people in conservation-themed pursuits such as receptions, informative lectures and field trips to some of the most beautiful and pristine places in Maine.  

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.

TNC Next Committees
TNC Next activities are also heavily guided by the involvement of various committees, in the areas of event planning, membership recruitment, and marketing and communications. These committees are open to anyone who is a current TNC Next member. Committees meet regularly throughout the year and are chaired by TNC Next Steering Committee members. Click to view a list of our current committees and their members.


What's Next? 

Join TNC Next and Maine Huts & Trails for an exclusive winter hut overnight adventure.
Saturday, January 30 – Sunday, January 31, 2010
5:30pm – 8:30pm

Get outside with other TNC Next members for an overnight at Maine Huts & Trails’ Flagstaff Hut in one of Maine’s most beautiful and remote areas. Click here for more information.

Not a member of TNC Next?
Join now to take advantage of these and other upcoming TNC Next events.

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


How Can I Join?

We welcome anyone who is interested in conservation to join us at our events throughout the year.  However, please note that because many of our activities — especially trips — have limited capacity, current members of the group will receive first notification, and in some cases only TNC Next members will be eligible to sign up.

You can join TNC Next with a minimum donation of $80. Your gift is fully tax-deductible, and you will receive all the standard benefits of becoming a Conservancy member in addition to extra benefits as a member of TNC Next. If you're interested in becoming a TNC Next member, please click here to join online or download our membership form (pdf, 80KB).

To renew your TNC Next membership, simply maintain your annual membership with the Conservancy at TNC Next membership levels. Click here to renew online. With the aim of decreasing the amount of mail you receive from us, we have updated your account to send you just one mailed renewal piece annually. Although this mailing will not specifically say TNC Next, it is critical to remaining a member of this exclusive group. If you ever want to change your user name, password or preferences, simply go to your "My Nature Page," which is your personal profile page.

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 notifying us of your qualifying gift and we will set up your membership.

 

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Margaret Pizer/TNC (silhoutte on Rainbow Lake); Photo © Margaret Pizer/TNC (leaf); Photo © TNC (Canoeing on the Machias River).