I have been immensely impressed with the Conservancy's ability to negotiate agreements for the betterment of all parties. There usually no single answer to any problem and finding a level place is so encouraging to hear. And to protect our natural resources at the same time. Wow.

This gift is an investment in protected lands which support a rich habitat for flora and fauna. The story of creation and the importance of saving the species was demonstrated by Noah. He was mocked as some conservationists are ridiculed today. All funds gifted to the Nature Conservancy are have a common purpose. Thus, unite to fund the mission regardless of creed.

I am an Emergency Manager, by trade, Type I, and former Navy Officer. I have 2 years of experience as a graduate assistant at the Marine Science Research Center, SUNY@ Stony Brook, NY back in the 80's. I want to give back to the world the sense of peace and solitude at nearby Clemmons State Forest, Clayton NC. It is a remarkable niche in this chaotic world. I used to train search dogs there many years ago. Now it is my Nature's Temple. I would like to share many stories of the animals I have known with you all, if there is room for a Vagrant Savant in your chat rooms and blogs. I have many adventures to tell about my relationship with animals, fom hampsters to horses. I have had a blessed life that I would like to share with you in your noble cause. Please contact me if you are interested in hearing or doing more to save the planet. God Speed you on your way.

I give to The Nature Conservancy because simply put, I think nature is outright gorgeous - I find nature and its peace far more beautiful than a city or man-made place, and I have watched over my adult life TNC grow into a wonderful organization I trust, with entrusting countless beautiful and very moving nature preserves. As I am a native of northern California, I simply LOVE TNC's logo - the Oak leaf on a globe - very powerful, beautiful and profound. Without natural places as they have been placed aside and cared for by TNC, we as humans are lost without nature - without access to wild and beautiful places, we will be lost, and TNC's vast, hard efforts to preserve nature save humanity from our pavement and motor-vehicle problems. I would love to see ALL motor vehicles forever banned from TNC lands, YES - forever! There are enough lands ruined by those infernal machines that TNC's preservation is 1,000 times more important - walk in - enjoy the places TNC protects on foot, but keep the noisy, smelly, ruinous machine AWAY - YES, OUT! ALL OF THEM! Peace and quiet will prevail over the tyranny of the internal combustion engine - scourge of the planet Earth. Most importantly, my gratitude to TNC makes life worth living. Peace and Long live TNC forever - Stephen Paul McGreevy

I have supported The Nature Conservancy for over 20 years but the 2 donations I made today are a thank you for the excellent birding talk/ walk, tour of Piney Grove that I attended on Mother's day with a group from ASNV.

This gift is in thanks for a fantastic field trip and presentation at Piney Grove Preserve, given by Bobby Clontz and Gary Williamson, and for the ongoing work TNC is doing to preserve the Red-cockaded Woodpecker in Virginia.

We care so much for what we have been given in our natural habitat, and we feel strongly that it is our duty to keep our earth whole, healthy and sustainable. We have numbers of deer, wild turkeys and assorted squirrels around our property, and are dedicated to let them feed as they need. They were here first!

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Dear Katherine, Having no idea how long I/we've been a member (I recently received a "5 year" card from NCC), however I/we've been members for 30 yrs. or more. Maybe two membership #'s ? My husband and I always have admired the mission of the Conservancy and the way it's carried out w/ land purchases and cooperation w/ other conservation groups. We, in our younger yrs. took field trips, including Bat Cave and Bluff Mountain. Raising our family and work prevented many "intended" trips. We have passed on our love of nature to our children and grandchildren. Thanks for all you do and have done through the yrs. in NC. Sincerely, Terry and Charles Dunn

I give to support the Nature Conservancy don't remember the first time I did give. When I was leader in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts I took the kids to the near by programs the Nature Conservancy has and they looked them all. My own kids loved going to the cleanup projects and above all counting anything birds in particular they are still supporters today and take their own kids to Nature Conservancy programs. It is so important to save areas and teach people why we need to you do a very good job of doing that and I am honored to help you do this.