Who we are

FFN Academy is a national network of students and young graduates throughout the Netherlands with a passion for nature conservation. By organizing varying activities such as lectures, documentary evenings, symposia, workshops, and excursions we create a platform for people to meet, discuss and make plans together for a better future for nature!

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Our ambition

Inspire

Inspire and empower the next generation of nature conservationists through various activities.

Connect

Develop an (inter)national network and community and collaborate with similar communities.

Assist

Share internship, job and volunteering opportunities in the field of nature conservation.

Grow

Expand further in the Netherlands to reach more (young) people to inspire and empower them.

Where we are

The FFN Academy can be found at various universities and schools throughout the Netherlands in seven different cities! However, even if you are not in any of these cities you are still welcome to join. Just choose the nearest city near you or whichever location you like the most, or start a new FFN Academy group in your city!

Anyone can join activities from any FFN Academy location.

The FFN Academy can be found at various universities and applied universities throughout the Netherlands in seven different cities! However, even if you are not in any of these cities you are still welcome to join. Just choose the nearest city near you or whichever location you like the most.

Anyone can join activities from any FFN Academy location.

Events

Every year, FFN Academy members organise a wide range of events and activities throughout the Netherlands; and most events can be attended even if you are not a member!

All events and activities are about nature and nature conservation related topics and aim to share the Conservation Optimism message. Additionally, all our events and activities are free.