We envision a world where people and nature thrive together.

OUR MISSION:

Empower conservationists to collaborate with their communities for a healthier planet.

WHAT WE DO:

Crowd Conservation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes resilient communities and thriving ecosystems through collaborative  engagement between organizations, stakeholders, researchers, and the public. We provide skills and support for effective teams and the discovery, discussion, and implementation of improved policy and decision-making processes.

Our programs, services, and initiatives empower conservationists through:

Partnership Building and Peer Learning

  • We build partnerships and support networks of conservation professionals
  • Promote knowledge sharing between practitioners and offer peer learning opportunities

Tools and Training

  • Develop tools and training for building facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills

Technical Expertise

  • We offer our expertise and services to engage communities in on-the-ground conservation projects 
  • Facilitate meetings, events, and workshops in-person, virtual, or hybrid settings
  • Launch, develop, or support communication strategies or campaigns
  • Plan and coordinate events as in-person, virtual, and hybrid

Applied Research

  • Coordinate applied research across collaborative teams

FOUNDER AND FACILITATOR

Nicole Reese is the founder and lead facilitator for Crowd Conservation. Nicole’s passion is collaboration for conservation. In 2015 she completed her graduate degree in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University. With over eighteen years of experience in natural resources, Nicole’s current work focuses on collaborative engagement, storytelling, and public participation in conservation. An advocate for effective facilitation proposed by the International Association for Public Participation, Nicole uses her knowledge in natural resources and critical skills to build connections between communities and their environment.

Contact nicole@crowd-conservation.org if you’d like to get involved with Crowd Conservation or are interested in the trainings or services we provide.