Crowd Conservation is a staunch supporter of the following initiatives, organizations, and partnerships. These are great examples of how building connections across states and regions, across industries and conservation, and among peers can lead to long-lasting impacts for nature and our communities.
Mentorship Toolkit & Training – We are proud to partner with the Western Collaborative Conservation Network to develop the Mentorship Toolkit for Conservation Practitioners, with the goal of improving and expanding mentorship within our networks.
Storyteller’s Circle – We have co-hosted this professional development opportunity with Intermountain West Joint Venture since 2023. We provide free monthly webinars for conservation communicators to learn and share their experiences. We will also be hosting our second in-person workshop May 2026!
Sustain Music and Nature creates partnerships between the music industry and environmental organizations. By connecting musicians and nature organizations, we increase awareness about the work of both. Sustain also promotes environmentally sound practices across all aspects of the music industry.
Our lead facilitator Nicole Reese has sat on the Board of Directors for Sustain since this organization launched in 2015 and supported it’s efforts to build partnerships with environmental organizations.
Integrated Monitoring in Bird Conservation Regions – Building partnerships for bird conservation across the western region.
Nicole has facilitated the annual IMBCR Partners meeting since 2017.
Over the years, Nicole facilitated the creation of the IMBCR Vision Statement and the IMBCR Communications Strategy to support partners in sharing the benefits and need for this monitoring program.
Western Collaborative Conservation Network – We have engaged with this West-wide network of conservation practitioners since 2020. Nicole supported the launch and development of WCCN’s communication channels: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, website, weekly e-newsletter “Collaboration Opportunities”, and the quarterly “Collaborative Voices” e-newsletter sharing stories, lessons learned, jobs, trainings, events, and funding opportunities with over 800 members of the Network.
Center for Collaborative Conservation – From 2020-2024, Nicole supported the CCC’s development of their communications as well as the facilitation services the Center offers to local collaborative conservation efforts in the state of Colorado.
Nicole also began a communications internship at the CCC to provide the opportunity for students to build their skills in communication and facilitation of collaborative conservation efforts. She remains an Affiliate of the CCC and is currently participating in their Fellows program.