Applications Now Open! NCDEA is piloting a streamlined training model designed to better support planners on their journey toward certification. The pilot program provides a coordinated hybrid experience, offering step-by-step support and a clear path to continue the vital work of conservation. The goal is to help you: Complete multiple… Continue Reading Apply Now: Conservation Planning Training in Grand Rapids
For Kelsi Mottet, conservation planning is personal. A sixth generation Whidbey Islander in Washington state, her family’s history of owning land on the island helped shape her connection to natural resources early on. That connection ultimately led her back home. After earning two degrees in environmental education, Kelsi joined the… Continue Reading Strengthening Conservation Through Mentorship
Before Brandon Bing became a conservation planner, he was already learning what it meant to care for the land. At an early age, Brandon was involved in the operations of his family ranch in east Texas. Raising cattle, managing the land, and other responsibilities helped him understand the impact he… Continue Reading Rooted in Conservation: Brandon Bing’s Story
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