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Special Features
Nature's Comebacks
If nature is anything, it is resilient. Through floods and droughts and pollution and destruction, given the opportunity and a little help, nature will fight its way back.
During the Conservancy’s 60 years, our staff, volunteers and supporters have helped save and restore hundreds of places — and the life that depends on those places — all around the world.
But work remains to be done, so we’re pursuing opportunities to bring back ecosystems, species and landscapes, and also to reconnect people to nature in new ways. Because not only is it important for people to help bring back natural places, it’s important for people to come back to nature.
Nature's Greatest Comebacks
Nature's top 10 comeback stories... and a glimpse into our conservation future.
Nature’s Comeback Heroes
Meet the people who have helped bring nature back from the brink.
Now and Then in Photos
See photos of how nature has changed over time -- and add your favorite photos to the collection!
Restoring America's Heartland Takes Heart
Meet the scientists, staff and volunteers — the heart — behind great restoration efforts.
Operation Knock on Wood
One of the largest species-restoration efforts — for the red-cockaded woodpecker — takes flight.
Common Ground in Maine
Could collaboration with fishermen and a new net spark a comeback for groundfish?
The Green-Eyed Dragon
The Hine's Emerald Dragonfly is back ... and the Conservancy is helping ensure it's here to stay.
Tennessee Coneflower
The Conservancy played a key role in this iconic flower's comeback story.
Sturgeon Back in Minnesota
Lake sturgeon have returned to the St. Louis River, thanks to dedicated conservationists.
South Mountain
After years of intense forestry, many of Pennsylvania's forests are now recovering.
Read More
Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories
Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos
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