More than a membership. A community where everyone can contribute and grow. CNS brings people together through outdoor adventures, learning, volunteerism, and shared resources. Our incentivized cooperative model recognizes members who contribute their time, skills, ideas, and leadership—creating benefits for both individuals and the community.
Membership Benefits
From discovering new places to developing leadership skills, CNS connects meaningful experiences with opportunities to give back. Specific benefits depend on membership type, program availability, and applicable policies.
How Incentivized Membership Works
Your contributions help strengthen the community. In return, CNS works to recognize effort and create opportunities for everyone to benefit.
Participate
Join activities, groups, events, and community conversations.
Contribute
Share your skills, time, ideas, equipment, or leadership.
Be Recognized
Receive acknowledgment and eligible incentives based on your contribution.
Grow Together
Build friendships, expertise, and new opportunities while helping others.
Recognition and incentives are subject to CNS program rules, eligibility, and available resources; they are not guaranteed financial compensation.
Find Your Ikigai: Your Reason for Being
CNS embraces the spirit of Ikigai—connecting what you love, what you do well, what your community needs, and the meaningful contribution you can make. Whether you lead an outing, share a skill, or help behind the scenes, your participation can make a difference.
At the intersection: a community where your interests, talents, impact, and opportunities meet.
Find Your Place in CNS
Choose a level of engagement that fits your interests, experience, and availability.
Cooperative Members
Eligible active members help shape CNS through participation, leadership, committees, and shared responsibilities.
- Board of Directors and advisory roles
- Administration & Operations Committee
- Activity Leadership Committee
- Activity groups and event support
Community Supporters & Non-CoOp Members
Stay connected and contribute without committing to an active cooperative role.
- Guests exploring CNS activities
- Social media followers and community members
- Event-based volunteers
- Individuals or businesses providing sponsorship or in-kind support
Explore Cooperative Roles
🧑⚖️ Board of Directors
Provide governance and strategic direction under CNS bylaws.
🧗 Activity Leaders
Help coordinate activities, guide programs, and develop safety practices.
💡 Advisors
Offer specialized knowledge, guidance, and professional expertise.
⚙️ Operations Team
Support communications, technology, member services, and administration.
🌿 Activity Members
Participate and support events with practical micro-tasks and teamwork.
🎁 Sponsors
Support CNS through funding, services, equipment, or partnerships.
Membership Eligibility & Responsibilities
CNS welcomes adults who support its mission. Requirements vary by membership category and leadership role.
Getting Started
- Be at least 18 years old for individual membership.
- Complete the applicable membership application.
- Accept the required waiver, privacy policy, and code of conduct.
- Pay applicable membership dues, if required for your category.
Being an Active Member
- Respect fellow members and CNS activity guidelines.
- Participate in activities, discussions, or decisions as your role allows.
- Contribute to planning, volunteering, or leadership where applicable.
- Cover applicable event fees and follow relevant safety requirements.
Voting rights, guest participation limits, role qualifications, dues, and volunteer commitments are defined by current CNS bylaws and policies.
Your Adventure Starts Here
Discover new friendships, share what you know, and help build a cooperative community where nature, culture, and opportunity come together.
Join the CommunityExplore Volunteer Opportunities