The SCBNA Friends Circle

SCB North America is thrilled to launch our new Friends Circle — a network of dedicated supporters helping us deliver innovative policy, education, and conservation programs. Initiated by long-time SCB leaders, the Circle ensures today’s and tomorrow’s conservation leaders have a strong Society they can rely on as a place to exchange knowledge, bridge science and policy, and collaborate across borders. 

Being a part of the SCBNA Circle is a great way to reconnect with SCB friends, share your expertise with new Society leaders and grow our collective impact.

How to Join? SCBNA members can join the Circle with an annual tax-deductible donation of $1000 or more; for any questions, please reach out to Adina Merenlender – SCB Past President – at adinam@berkeley.edu or send an email to mail@scbnorthamerica.org.  

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Policy

leverage scientific expertise and involve critical knowledge of conservation biology in shaping policies

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EID

facilitates and carries out initiatives designed to promote EID within both SCBNA and in the field of conservation across all levels

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Education

advances conservation science and practice through the development of education resources and professional development opportunities

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Student Affairs

creating opportunities that benefit students and early-career professionals in the field of conservation

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Chapters

supports diverse local chapter structures, initiatives, events, and policy work and encourages travel to sectional and global meetings

Why Start a Friends Circle?

Conservation scientists and practitioners in the U.S. need to be able to draw strength from a community that cares about them, especially now more than ever. SCBNA is ready – and able – to provide that support to our community, but needs to have the right resources – financial, expertise, and leadership-wise – in order to do so. 

The last few years have featured an important period of growth for SCBNA and our North American Region, while also seeing a restructuring of our global Society network. This new network structure requires SCBNA to be a healthy non-profit to meet important Regional priorities, and to continue to provide innovative programming under our Policy, Education, Student Affairs, Chapters, and EID Committees.

I became involved with SCB North America because I wanted to be in a space where interdisciplinary conservation work is not only encouraged but recognized as essential. SCB North America serves as a gathering place for conservation scientists and practitioners from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, where they exchange knowledge, foster learning, and collaborate on the protection and conservation of biodiversity, both regionally and globally.

Being a part of the Society for Conservation Biology North America allows me to stay connected with a community of people who care about our planet and who recognize that science, education, outreach, and action are all critical parts of protecting our world.

What an exciting opportunity to bring seasoned practitioners, researchers, early professionals, and students together to think deeply about conservation challenges and solutions around the world and have a platform to share their experiences and learning. Thanks so much SCBNA for your efforts to empower the next generation of conservation leaders.

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MAKE AN IMPACT

SCB North America is the premier scientific association serving our Region’s community of conservation leaders. We provide continuing education and professional development support for 1200+ members a year, including opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts on behalf of current conservation issues. In our 15+ years advancing the science and practice of conservation biology in North America, we have:

For more information on our programs, please visit https://scbnorthamerica.org/. 

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Cannot join the Friends Circle at this moment? Consider making a tax-deductible donation to our general fund. With your support, we can keep empowering the next generation of conservation leaders!

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