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Conservation Leadership Network

"To practice together in the future, we must learn together today."

Across the country, corporate and community leaders seek conservation solutions that benefit both the economy and environment. From tourism to transportation, commercial growth to community development, conservation plays an increasingly strategic role — and collaboration is key.

The Conservation Leadership Network® (CLN) makes such collaboration possible. Founded in 1998, The Conservation Fund’s CLN brings diverse professionals together to forge conservation solutions. By providing an open environment for learning and dialogue, CLN inspires participants to test new ideas and build partnerships that generate lasting on-the ground results.


Services

Services offered by the Conservation Leadership Network include:

  • Collaborative learning events offered at NCTC or other sites
  • Place-based courses and workshops
  • Distance learning via satellite and internet
  • Leadership forums and focus groups
  • Presentations
  • Eductational resources, such as case studies, curricula and/or training manuals


CLN currently offers over 20 collaborative learning courses and workshops delivered at NCTC, off-site locations, and through distance learning. To date, CLN's educational offerings have reached over 5000 students. CLN staff are skilled presenters, facilitators, and content experts and can draw upon the expertise of The Fund and the larger community of CLN Partners.

 

Staff:

Kris Hoellen
Director
304-876-7462
khoellen@conservationfund.org

Kendra Briechle
Senior Training Associate
703-525-6300
kbriechle@conservationfund.org

Margarita Carey
Program Associate
304-876-7924
mcarey@conservationfund.org

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