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Native Seed Training
This training course is intended for all levels of experience with native seed activities. It covers basic concepts including types of seed, collection techniques, processing and more. Beyond the basics, it provides specific guidance for a variety of non-woody plant species found natively in the Midwest and Eastern regions of the United States.
TNC Volunteer Training
This course room is a one stop shop for all TNC volunteers and community members for online required and optional trainings and resources.


Duration will vary based on the training requirements of your program. 


Please note, by enrolling in this course room you will be designated as a TNC Volunteer, and your dashboard of trainings will be curated towards volunteer related learning opportunities.

Youth Safety for TNC Volunteers

To ensure the highest level of safety for Youth participating in Conservancy activities, to prevent abuse and exploitation of Youth, and to create and maintain a supportive environment for Activities with Youth, those who come into Contact with Youth must be Youth Qualified. In order to become Youth Qualified, you must complete the required trainings.

FY24 Government & External Interactions & Influence for Volunteers

TNC staff are expected to know and understand rules and regulations around interacting with government officials. This course illustrates what is prohibited under the law as well as our responsibility to act ethically when it comes to electioneering, potential, perceived and actual conflicts of interest and in all of our work with government representatives.

This is part of the FY24 Annual Ethics Training for Volunteers.

FY24 Safety, Privacy, & Data Security for Volunteers

As our work evolves, we adapt by learning how to protect colleagues’, donors’ and partners’ data and information. In this lesson, you will learn about TNC’s data security processes, how we protect information, and ensuring we have permission before taking and using photos and videos of our colleagues and partners.

This is part of the FY24 Annual Ethics Training for Volunteers.

FY24 Workplace Integrity, Belonging, & Inclusion for Volunteers

Diversity can be a source of enormous strength when teams tap into the unique perspectives and skills of every member. This course demonstrates the importance of communicating respectfully and what it takes to create an equitable and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. After taking this course, learners will be able to recognize the importance of building an inclusive and equitable culture; recognize the importance of having open and honest conversations; and understand the importance of respect and dignity in building an inclusive workplace.

This is part of the FY24 Annual Ethics Training for Volunteers.

FY24 Preventing Bribery & Corruption for Volunteers

Preventing bribery and corruption is crucial to helping TNC successfully and ethically carry out our work and mission. In this lesson, you will learn how to spot red flags when working with third parties and what to do if such situations arise. 

This is part of the FY24 Annual Ethics Training for Volunteers.


FY24 Protecting Against Harassment & Discrimination for Volunteers

Working with integrity and behaving responsibly and respectfully at TNC includes understanding what types of behaviors are considered unprofessional and/or harassment. This lesson will explain what behaviors you should watch out for as well as review the channels for reporting if you witness bad behavior.   

This is part of the FY24 Annual Ethics Training for Volunteers.