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Celebrating Connecticut Conservation
Rock to Rock!
Thanks for a Rockin’ Earth Day, Connecticut! See what this great event was all about.
2011 Review: Conservation Close to Home
Thanks to your support, The Nature Conservancy was able to make a real difference for Connecticut’s nature in 2011. See what State Director Frogard Ryan has for her top 5 list of conservation accomplishments.
Sowing Seeds for the Next Generation
Nineteen-year-old Felice Martin becomes the newest farmer at Sunny Valley Preserve. See why the next generation brings hope for local, sustainable food.
A Gift for the Future
New Canaan teenager Laurel Jaffe chose charity over gifts for her Bat Mitzvah. See how she’s making a difference!
A Nature Treasure Hunt for Kids of All Ages
Help your kids connect with nature and put smiles on their faces by going on a Nature Treasure Hunt!
The Conte Connection
The Conservancy's collaboration with the Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge works at the watershed scale. Explore!
The State of Nature in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
Conservation Trends in the U.S.’s Most Populated Region. See the progress and check out the slideshow.
Buy Green Gifts
Share your passion for conserving Connecticut with these unique gifts from The Nature Conservancy. Check out these gifts
Meet Elizabeth Fischer - Committing to Conservation and Justice
Conservancy supporter Elizabeth Fischer traces her commitment to the environment back to two life-changing encounters—one with nature at its most lush and one with it at its most devastated. Meet Elizabeth.
Recipe for a Healthy Connecticut
Three new solutions boost nature and local food production.
See what they are.
Reviving Connecticut Rivers
There are now two fewer dams on the Aspetuck River. But there's still a long way to go to free Connecticut's rivers. Follow the flow
Irene: A Cause to Prepare
How the Conservancy’s new tool helps towns cope with coastal change. Follow Adam Whelchel's story.
Coastal Resilience Tool
The Coastal Resilience Tool helps you visualize sea-level rise and storm surge, understand their implications and make decisions to protect people and nature on Long Island Sound. See How the Tool Works
Connecticut-Brazil Partnership for Sustainable Conservation
The task is urgent and the goals are ambitious, but the payoff will be dramatic. See how you can get involved in this partnership.
Restoring Floodplain Forests with the American Elm
Volunteers help plant the stately trees along the Connecticut River, restoring floodplain forests in the process. See how they're rebuilding these rare forests
Battling Invasive Species…One Roll at a Time
Chef Bun Lai of Miya's Sushi in New Haven has a sustainable and delicious fix for invasive species. Have a Taste
Connecticut Features
Stories from 50 Years in Connecticut:
Saving the Saugatuck Forests
Beginning in the 1960s, Conservancy donors and partners led the way to protect a remarkable remnant coastal forest — the foundation of the Devil’s Den Preserve. See Why We're Celebrating
Discover Women and Water
Discover this online exploration of what women around the world — including Connecticut River director Kim Lutz — are doing to keep water clean and plentiful. Explore the Online Quilt
Eels Get a Green Light
The Nature Conservancy and Aquarion Water Company are using innovative solutions to help eels reach the sea. Explore the Project
Sharing Ideas with Wangari Maathai
Connecticut's director of conservation programs Adam Whelchel spends time with Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai and her organization the Green Belt Movement — and comes away with a clarity of purpose. Read about Adam’s Experience
Connecticut’s Top 5 Migrations
Seeing migration in action teaches us the importance of protecting species not only in our own backyards, but all along their long journeys. See Connecticut’s Top 5 Migrations
Rock to Rock 2012: The Slide Show!
Enjoy a slideshow of this year's Rock to Rock Earth Day event in New Haven.
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We need to act now, before it's too late. Watch the Video, Take Action
We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story
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