Monday, 15 June 2009
Discover our Migratory Birds Program
 |
| Photo © Elizabeth Martin. |
The Nature Conservancy's Migratory Bird Program helps to ensure that protection efforts appropriately address the special habitat needs of wide-ranging and migratory birds.
Find out What We're Doing for Birds »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Why Keep a Secret When You Have So Much to Share?
 |
| Chris Helzer/TNC |
If your plans include a bequest to the Conservancy that will one day help leave a legacy for our natural world, please let us in on your secret. We would like to thank you for your generous commitment to nature and welcome you to The Legacy Club.
Contact Us About Making a Bequest »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Find the Perfect Father's Day Gift
 |
| Tina McCoy |
This Father's Day, get Dad a gift that makes an impact. Dad will be proud when you plant trees in his name, Adopt an Acre in the Rocky Mountains or give him a gift membership that he can enjoy all year long.
Explore our Green Father's Day Gifts »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 13 June 2009
Why Save the Seagrass?
 |
| Photo © Barry Truitt/TNC |
The Nature Conservancy and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, along with several partners in the Seaside Heritage Seagrass Community Restoration Program, are once again gearing up for the largest seagrass restoration project in the world!
Anyone Can Get Involved »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Friday, 12 June 2009
Explore our State of the Birds Map
 |
| TNC |
It's a great time to get outside and find some birds from your life list. Get a good start when you use our birds habitat map and learn about some of the rare and threatened species that live in each location.
Learn the State of Birds around the Nation »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Find our Featured Preserve
 |
| Photo Courtesy Google Maps |
Whitney Preserve is adjacent to beautiful Cascade Springs, the largest perennial spring and one of only two warm springs found in the Black Hills. The preserve, named for Nathaniel and Mary Whitney, conservation pioneers in South Dakota, includes three miles of Cascade Creek just below its source, Cascade Springs.
Find a Preserve Near You »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Eco-friendly Discounts at Wheatware.com
 |
| Wheatware.com |
At Wheatware.com, Conservancy members receive 10% off products made from wheat that are biodegradable, compostable and are manufactured in the US, such as chopsticks, flatware, clothes hangers, golf tees, drink coasters, guitar picks, drumsticks, yo-yos and a variety of other eco-products.
Find Out More about This Member Benefit »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
New Hope for Oceans
 |
| Jeff Yonover |
At a summit in Manado, Indonesia, six governments launched the Coral Triangle Initiative. Heads of government of all six countries that lie in the Coral Triangle resoundingly adopted unprecedented goals and commitments for MPAs, fisheries protection and climate change adaptation.
Find out About our Oceans Work »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Preserving One of the World’s Largest Seas
 |
| Harold E. Malde |
The Gulf of Mexico is a treasure trove of biological riches. Today, 50 percent of its inland and coastal wetlands have disappeared and over half of its 200-plus estuaries are degrading. The Conservancy will serve as the driving force to conserve and restore the health of this coastal and marine habitat.
How We Work in the Gulf of Mexico »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Make a Gift that Benefits Nature and Your Future
 |
| Kent Mason |
Did you know you can make a gift to support the natural world you love while also providing yourself or loved ones with income and significant tax savings? Life-income gifts are a smart way to support the Conservancy’s work and take care of your financial future as well.
Discover How and Read One Donor’s Story »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Monday, 8 June 2009
Safeguarding Biodiversity in the Caribbean
The warm waters of the Caribbean harbor an array of wildlife, some found nowhere else on Earth. The Conservancy is leading an unprecedented effort called The Caribbean Challenge, an agreement by Caribbean governments to protect at least 20 percent of their marine and coastal habitats by 2020. Found out more about this ambitious commitment.
Rescuing the Coral Reefs of the Tropics »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Father's Day is June 21st
|
| Tina McCoy |
This Father's Day, get Dad a gift that makes an impact. Check out our green gift guide for earth-friendly treats that will make Dad proud. Whether you are planting trees in his name, Adopting an Acre or giving a gift membership, Dad is sure to love your gift!
Give a Gift that Makes an Impact »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Download Beautiful Adopt an Acre Widgets
 |
| Photo © Ron Geatz/TNC |
Download an Adopt an Acre widget from your favorite Adopt an Acre location, like the African grasslands, the rainforests of Costa Rica, or the Great Western Woodlands of Australia! Your widget will inspire others to support the diversity of our natural world, just like you!
Download an Adopt an Acre Widget »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 6 June 2009
A Good Reef Is Hard to Find
 |
| Erika Nortemann |
Native oyster reefs and beds are one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth. Shellfish reefs offer one of the best natural defenses against storm surge flooding from hurricanes and typhoons. Learn more about how the Conservancy is working to enhance shellfish restoration through the Shellfish Restoration Network.
Conserving Oyster Beds Worldwide »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Friday, 5 June 2009
Can Logging Actually Help Forests?
 |
| Photo © Robert Lalasz |
Can logging help fight climate change? Surprisingly, it can — if done in a sustainable way. Reduced-impact logging — logging that ensures only the trees needed for commercial use are felled — can reduce carbon emissions from logging by up to 30 percent.
Learn What the Conservancy is Doing for Sustainable Logging »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Friday, 5 June 2009
Journey into Nature with The Legacy Club
 |
| Ross Geredien |
Join fellow Legacy Club members for a ten-day Arctic adventure to discover wild landscapes, native history and an amazing array of wildlife.
Explore Alaska's Natural Wonders »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Enter Your Favorite Photos our Nature Photo Contest
 |
| Pinnacle Rock, Point Lobos State Park, California. (Best Nature Runner Up, 2008) © Patrick Smith |
Our 4th annual Digital Photography Competition has begun!We've had over 35,000 great nature images submitted over the last three years. You can see the best of these, including the Finalists and Grand Prize Winners.
Check out our past winners »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Monday, 1 June 2009
Hatchlings!
 |
| George and Gracie's eggs. Photo © Monica Folk/TNC. |
Check out Knock on Wood, The Nature Conservancy's reality series that allows readers to follow along as relocated red-cockaded woodpeckers mate for life, nest and support newborn chicks at The Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve.
See Video of Woodpeckers Hatching! »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Monday, 1 June 2009
Protecting the North American Jaguar
 |
| Al Brock |
Jaguars are the largest cats in the Americas, and the third largest cats in the world. Because of deforestation and hunting, jaguars are increasingly threatened. The Nature Conservancy is building strong alliances on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border to help protect habitat for these magnificent cats.
How We Are Protecting Land for Jaguars »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 30 May 2009
85% of Oyster Reefs? Gone.
 |
| Kevin Schafer |
That’s not a typo. According to a new report by Nature Conservancy scientists and partners, shellfish reefs worldwide have deteriorated over the last century to the verge of disappearance.
Read Why this Affects Us All »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Friday, 29 May 2009
Share Photos of Getting Outside
 |
| Mark Godfrey 2008 |
Share photos of you getting outside with your family on our Flickr Group and tag them with NatureRocks-TNC09 and your photo could be featured as the Daily Nature Photo on my.nature.org! Plus, you can search through our online community of e-member photos.
View our E-Member Photo Group »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The "Wild Heart" of the Pacific
 |
| Ami Vitale |
Today, the annual runs of salmon have plummeted to 3 percent of what they once were. Without healthy salmon populations, the plants, animals and natural systems that rely on them face catastrophic decline. This central and essential role has led some to call salmon the “wild heart” of the Pacific.
Protecting Pacific Salmon Across the Nation »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Nature Rocks! Find Out Why
 |
| Nature Rocks |
Experts say that play in nature is good for the whole family - whether at home, in the back yard, or the local park. The result? Children and families are happier, healthier and smarter. Find out what The Nature Conservancy is doing to help kids and their families get outside this summer with Nature Rocks.
Get Outside with your Kids »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Announcing the 2009 Digital Photo Contest
 |
| Howard B. Cheek |
Your favorite nature photos could win and inspire others! You can enter The Nature Conservancy's 2009 Digital Photo Competition by submitting your favorite images.
We're looking for beautiful nature photography representing the diversity of life on Earth -- and your photo could win!
Submit your favorite nature photos »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Sunday, 24 May 2009
Florida Forever -- The Time Is Now
 |
| Ed Mathews |
In Florida, the acquisition of the 5,000-acre Hatchineha Ranch brings the total to 1.2 million acres that the Conservancy has helped protect statewide. The renewal of the "Florida Forever" program plays a key role in protecting wildlife habitats, drinking water resources and beautiful sites where Floridians can simply enjoy life.
An Important Step for Nature in Florida »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Friday, 22 May 2009
Check out our Featured Preserve
|
| Photo Courtesy Google Maps |
Mount Holly is composed largely of upland mixed hardwood forest. In the several acres of meadows at the preserve look for wildflowers or look up into the sky for a glimpse of a red-tailed hawk searching for prey.
Find a Preserve Near You »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Submit Your Forests Photos
 |
| Pat Ulrich |
The Nature Conservancy is working around the world to protect this natural resource by combating illegal logging and promoting the responsible management of working forests. Submit your forests photos to our Flickr group and tag them Forests-TNC09 and your photos could be used in Nature Conservancy magazine!
Submit Your Photos »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Ask the Conservationist: Don't Feed the Cranes!
 |
| Lynda Richardson |
Sure, you know better than to feed wild animals — but what do you do when you see someone who doesn't? Should you say something, and if so, what? One reader faces this dilemma when she sees people feeding wild sandhill cranes in her Florida neighborhood…find out our response.
Read…and Then Submit Your Question »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
The Endearing Yunnan Golden Monkey
 |
| Long Yongcheng |
The Yunnan golden monkey is one of the most endangered primates on Earth – there are now fewer than 2,000 in the wild. Habitat loss and illegal hunting have strained a species already struggling to survive. The Nature Conservancy is working with partners to protect the forests of China that the Yunnan golden monkey calls home.
Trekking Through China to Protect a Mysterious Monkey »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Monday, 18 May 2009
Saving Forests With Your Support
 |
| Bridget Besaw 2008 |
Tracking bears with text-messaging collars, rebuilding forests with the help of rodents, saving Earth's last 6,000 cotton-top tamarin monkeys — it's all part of the Conservancy's creative work to protect forests around the world.
See How You're Helping Us Save Forests »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Protecting Marine Life in the Coral Triangle
 |
| Jeff Yonover |
Oceans host an astounding diversity of marine life. Rising water temperatures due to climate change, runoff from deforestation, overfishing, changing sea levels and ocean acidity are devastating marine habitats. The Nature Conservancy is working in the Coral Triangle and worldwide to protect coral reefs and vital marine habitats.
Learn How We Are Protecting Coral Reefs »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Co-Existing in Maine Forests
 |
| TNC |
Maine’s vast spruce-fir and hardwood forests are harvested for timber and have created “partial forests” that don’t help the local wildlife. The Conservancy is working to create a habitat in Maine where lynx, martens and forestry can all peacefully co-exist. See how we're helping loggers protect two important species in Maine's woods.
Read More about Forestry in Maine »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Biologist Q & A
 |
| Institute for Wildlife Studies |
Why did the two bald eagle chicks born on our Santa Cruz Island preserve die? The 2009 nesting season for bald eagle parents K-10 and K-26 came to an early and unfortunate end in mid-April, when the pair’s two chicks failed to survive more than a few days after hatching.
Find out more about the Bald Eagle's nest »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Monday, 11 May 2009
Watch Woodpeckers Hatching!
|
| George and Gracie's eggs. Photo © Monica Folk/TNC. |
Red-cockaded woodpeckers have successfully hatched! Watch the amazing video straight from the nest. See video above for the hatchlings of parents “George” and “Gracie” — and learn more about this conservation effort in the reality blog Knock on Wood!
Watch the thrilling video! »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Monday, 11 May 2009
Share Your Migratory Bird Photos!
 |
| Photo © Larry Hennessy |
Migratory Birds are often the bellwether of our environment, and are among the very first to be affected by changes to their ecosystems. Post your favorite bird photo to the group -- and tag it with Birds-TNC09 -- and we may use it in the coming months to help raise awareness for these special creatures.
Check out our new birding pages »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Sunday, 10 May 2009
What is Sustainable Design?
 |
| © 2008 Ami Vitale |
The Conservancy asked this question of 10 designers — and they answered, in bamboo, wool, salmon skin and chicle. Explore their creations — and the materials and places behind them — in our new exhibit Design for a Living World.
See Design for a Living World »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Download a Nature Desktop
 |
| Richard Herrmann |
"Luckily, I was put at ease by the beautiful glassy surface conditions we experienced as we left the harbor and the fifty-foot visibility we encountered at the survey site," said Photo of the Month photographer, researcher Richard Herrmann.
Download the Photo of the Month »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Show Us How You Enjoy Nature
 |
| Photo © Flickr User: champy1013; |
Submit your favorite pictures of you and your family enjoying the outdoors to our Nature Rocks campaign! Take your family, friends or pets and explore Earth’s precious places. Don’t forget your camera, so you can take photos from your outdoor adventure. Then upload your Earth Day photos using the Conservancy's free Flickr™ photo-sharing group.
Grab Your Camera and Get Outside! »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Friday, 8 May 2009
Nature.org Wins Two Webby Awards!
 |
| Webby Awards |
Nature.org is excited to announce we won TWO Webby Awards for Best Charitable Organization Nonprofit, including the People's Voice Winner! Thanks to all of our Facebook Fans for your support and votes! Webby award acceptance speeches are 5 words long.
Watch our 5-word Acceptance Speech »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Save 10% on Eco-Friendly Flowers for Mom!
 |
| Organic Bouquet |
Treat the Moms in your life to eco-friendly blooms this Mother's Day from Organic Bouquet. With each purchase you will receive a 10% discount in addition to a 10% donation to the Nature Conservancy.
Order Now and Get Them to Mom On Time! »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Rainforest Fashion
 |
| 2008 Ami Vitale |
View the handbags made from Bolivian FSC-certified wood and other sustainable materials on our web site or see them on display at the Design for a Living World exhibition now showing at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York.
Learn More about Design for a Living World »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Monday, 4 May 2009
Send Green Gifts this Mother's Day
 |
| Gunther Matschke |
How do you say "I love you, Mom?" Honor Mom with a conservation gift — Adopt an Acre® in Australia, Rescue the Reef® in Palau or give Mom a gift membership. It's all at your fingertips in our convenient green gift-guide.
Share Nature this Mother's Day »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Sunday, 3 May 2009
Disney Plants 2.7 Million Trees
 |
| Photo © DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. and BBC WORLDWIDE LTD. |
Walt Disney Studios will plant 2.7 million trees in the Atlantic Forest – one for each person who saw Disneynature’s film EARTH during its opening week. Disney chose The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees program because of all the critical work the Conservancy is doing to protect animal habitats around the world.
Explore EARTH »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Reality Blog about Nesting Woodpeckers
 |
| Douglas Steakley |
Check out Knock on Wood, The Nature Conservancy's reality series following red-cockaded woodpeckers as they look for love at The Disney Wilderness Preserve.
Knock on Wood »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Why is Waxman-Markey So Important?
 |
| Photo: Jonathon Colman, Creative Commons License |
Why is Waxman-Markey so important (and what is it, anyway)? This is the first time that a detailed climate change bill has been introduced in the House, and it comes after extensive negotiations with members of Congress representing a diverse array of districts.A Nature Conservancy expert walks us through U.S. climate legislation.
Why is Climate Change Policy Important? »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Monday, 27 April 2009
Capturing the Beauty of California's Mediterranean Habitats
 |
| Photo © Ian Shive |
The Nature Conservancy is working across California’s breathtaking mediterranean habitats in order to protect the plants, animals and natural communities that reside there. Taking what we learn from the mountains, forests, grasslands and coasts of California, the Conservancy is sharing knowledge and expertise with our international partners and helping to protect mediterranean habitats worldwide.
Watch Our Stunning Mediterranean Habitat Photo Slideshow »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Saturday, 25 April 2009
There's Hope for the Grasslands
 |
| Photo © Mark Godfrey/TNC |
The Llanos, located in the Orinoco River Basin that runs between Colombia and Venezuela, are some of the world’s richest tropical grasslands. Hear from a Llanos rancher that has overcome adversity and see what he envisions for his ranch’s future: improving cattle productivity while also conserving his grasslands and their wildlife.
Working in the Grasslands of the Colombian Llanos »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Explore Nature This Earth Day
 |
| Photo © Mark Godfrey/TNC |
In honor of Earth Day, today, April 22, get outdoors and celebrate the stunning beauty of nature! Take your family, friends or pets and explore Earth’s precious places. Don’t forget your camera, so you can take photos from your outdoor adventure. Then upload your Earth Day photos using the Conservancy's free Flickr™ photo-sharing group.
Celebrate Earth Day Outdoors »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Sunday, 19 April 2009
Sustaining a System for Survival
 |
| Photo © Scott Warren |
The Paraguay-Parana River system is the second-largest river system in South America. More than 100 million people depend on the healthy waters for survival. But these rivers have become increasingly polluted and altered by development. The Nature Conservancy is working with partners in Brazil and Paraguay to protect this vital resource.
Preserving Fresh Water for Nature and People »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Thursday, 16 April 2009
The Poor State of Aridlands Birds
 |
| Photo © J. R. Schnelzer |
Aridlands harbor some of the most interesting and sought-after birds in the United States. The State of the Birds report shows that this habitat and its birds seem to be faring worse than any other habitat type except grasslands. What has lead to this and how can you help?
How We Can Help Aridland Birds »
Comments
|
Tags on this Post
|
Join The Nature Conservancy on
Facebook
Flickr
Twitter