Nova Conservation

Conservation needs more funds. We're finding solutions.
+ end industry exploitation
+ we review ethics of conservation orgs
+ connect to projects that do good

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

I wrote a letter to my younger self for the latest @LonelyConserve project. It's an outpouring of emotion. I hope it resonates with you.
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Letter to 11- year- old Laura  https://t.co/ePEopl4aCV

[Mammalz @mammalzpbc]

Saturday at 12pm Pacific, our next episode of Naturalist Showdown: The Nature-themed Gameshow will be live on https://t.co/K6EGfAk1Ns!

This time, the show will be water-themed and will support three water and ocean impact nonprofits. 🌊

Let's meet our contestants 👇 (🧵 1/11)

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

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[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

Travel tip Tues!

When you visit a place, be sure to check out any research institutions or biological orgs in the area.

Read reviews of NGO, research orgs, & ecotour companies in our database (link in bio), & join our FB group on ethical volunteering (https://t.co/B97C7JC4uf)

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

**NEW EPISODE ALERT!**

Dillon Jones (@dillonthebiologist) is quickly becoming one of my favorite people. He’s energetic, fun, and bursting with creative ideas for making conservation better, especially thru technology.

Oh, and come to Belize with us! https://t.co/8tPkDjmNnE

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

Are you ready for an epic adventure? Let’s go to BELIZE!

Join me, Dillon the Biologist, and TREES Society Belize for a biology-packed trip!

Only a few spots left for THIS SUMMER. Book now! https://t.co/8tPkDjmNnE

#ethicalecotourism #novaconservationtravel #conscioustravel

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

FEEDBACK NEEDED! Let's get clarity here.
Share via text or voice memo and send it my way ([email protected]). You can share your name & where you're from or you can remain anonymous if you wish.

Also: Season 2 of #NovaConversations drops THIS FRI!!
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[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

Let's talk about unpaid work in conservation. There are MANY ethical considerations: What defines an unpaid job vs. volunteering from the heart? What are the ethical implications of unpaid work? Who is to blame for these problems? How can we change the system?

This Fri: IG Live

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

You hear birds all around you, but what are they actually saying?

In this hike, you'll explore the language and communication styles of our avian friends. Join us to learn more! This in-person class is in partnership with @thechattery. Link in bio.

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

@InstBirdPop belted kingfisher?

[Scenic Roots @scenicroots423]

Listen to @nova_conserv's Laura Marsh & Sunshine Loveless of Outshine Adventures talk about "Birding and Boating: A Maclellan Island Adventure" - on Sat 4/23 in the heart of Chattanooga - on @WUTC_FM's Scenic Roots: https://t.co/i4lcZQ1OOT

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

@rewildology WHOA so exciting!

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

@GuloThoughts @kaylafratt @rewildology @RallidaeRule My podcast, Nova Conversations, focuses on this topic. Have a listen! https://t.co/VwFWKyLMUN

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

@RallidaeRule @GuloThoughts @kaylafratt @rewildology AHH I love all the papers that are coming out about this!

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

@RallidaeRule @GuloThoughts @kaylafratt @rewildology Yes- I'm thinking about it ALL THE TIME too. But I'm not on twitter a lot so my bad- im not ignoring u guys!

@RallidaeRule Ur the top of my list for my next round of podcast interviews! Once I get through fieldwork & our first NC event, imma hit you up :)

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

Should you pay to volunteer? This is a huge debate right now bc of low pay, underrepresented groups in our industry, exploitative practices & more.

My goal thru these chats & podcast is to help inform so that you can make the best decision. Let's talk! Fri @ 1:30 ET on IG Live.

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

Why is the conservation industry so white? Corina (@hood_naturalist) and Laura dig into this topic in #NovaConversations. We also get into why politics and religion are so intertwined & implications for race relations and climate change. It’s another deep, amazing conversation!

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

@rewildology That works! I know, I'm pushing my release dates to every other Fri instead of every other Wed. There is just too much going on!

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

If you support the paid internship model in conservation (or any industry), that’s AWESOME but let’s be clear: Bashing hard-working nonprofits for not paying enough is a waste. What we need to destroy is capitalism, the system that set up this model in the first place.

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

@marinesciart Thanks for this. I am trying not to sweat the little things as much these days :)

[Nova Conservation @nova_conserv]

Confession of the day: I am still really intimidated when it comes to using Twitter. I just don't "get it." It doesn't come naturally to me. Therefore I tend to avoid this platform. Any tips or thoughts?