Joining the Network
Becoming a member or an associate of the New Brunswick Environmental Network is an easy process that can be done at any time. Just fill out the application form, provide a letter of support from an existing NBEN member and a document indicating your group’s purpose and governance structure.

Once we have received your application, staff will review it to make sure it’s complete and contact you with any questions. Then, your application will be reviewed by the NBEN Steering Committee, who will give interim approval of your membership. Finally, your membership will come forward at the Annual General Meeting for approval by our members.

By joining, your group gains access to unparalleled support and an ability to help advance your and others’ causes in the environmental movement. Being a part of the Network comes with many benefits, including:

• Gaining opportunities for collaboration, networking, and mutual support;
• Participating in province-wide and regional meetings;
• Gaining access to member-only resources to build your capacity and influence.
• Sharing your news and events on our website
• Participating in issue-based caucuses or collaboratives for an opportunity to stay informed and work together on issues of common concern. Learn more about these under the programs tab.
• And more!

Membership categories – what’s the difference?

	Member	Associate	Indigenous Group
Type of Group	Non-profit organization or association	Non-profit NGO or non-profit environmental multistakeholder group or environmental committee of another organization such as a business, labour union, or municipality	Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwey, Peskotomuhkati, or other indigenous organization
Objectives	One of the group’s prime objectives is enhancing or furthering environmental quality, protecting the environment, or carrying out environmental education.	One of the group’s objectives is enhancing or furthering environmental quality, protecting the environment, or carrying out environmental education.	No specific requirements
Philosophy	Agree with mission and goals of the NBEN	Agree with mission and goals of the NBEN	Agree with mission and goals of the NBEN
AGM	Voting rights at AGM	No voting rights at AGM	Can, through approval by the members, have the same voting rights as members
Access to services	Access to all NBEN services	May not be eligible for some services	Can, through approval by the members, have the same access to services as members

Membership Fees

Annual membership fees are based on your group’s annual budget.

• $40 For groups with budgets less than $1000
• $50 For groups with budgets $1000 - $50,000
• $75 For groups with budgets up to $50,000 - $125,000
• $100 For groups with a budget greater than $125,000
• For Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwey, Peskotomuhkati, or other indigenous organizations, the membership fee is waived.

Apply today and join over a 100 non-profit environmental groups working together to protect the earth and promote ecological ways of life. Find the application form here.

If you are not part of an environmental group or organisation, but would like to get involved, check out our how to get involved page.

If you have any questions, please let us know by contacting us by phone (506) 855-4144 or by email nben@nben.ca. We look forward to working with you!