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Kentucky Features

The Conservancy's roots run deep in the Bluegrass State.

Butterfly © Thomas Barnes/University of Kentucky

The world is busy. As a result, sometimes we can only help from the sidelines or just scratch the surface with regard to conserving Kentucky's lands and waters. However, other times we take the lead, we go deep. These feature stories illustrate the long-term, compelling projects we come to work thinking about everyday. They are the prizes we keep our eye on.

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Children explore the outdoors in Kentucky. © Terry Cook

Nature As Teacher

We're teaming up with Discovery Education to teach about how nature is hard at work everywhere to provide us with basic needs.

Sally Brown and Jim Aldrich hiking at Bad Branch Preserve Photo © TNC staff

Generations

Meet Kentucky families passing a conservation ethic down to new generations.

Aerial view of island construction in the Mississippi River © Robert J. Hurt

Mighty Mississippi

Kentucky does its part in protecting and restoring this globally significant resource.

The Green River in Kentucky © TNC Staff

Valuing Kentucky Nature

What's it worth? Kentucky's lands, water and wildlife may be the most important investment we make.

Bald eagle © Phil Green/TNC

Nature's Comebacks

Sometimes our work yields unexpected surprises, including welcoming back species to healthy habitat they once enjoyed. Learn More

The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky's Director of Operations Terry Bopp shows off her "green" dog Sasha. © Terry Bopp

Nature Friendly Pets

Should your furry friend come on the trail or stay at home? Here's some information that will help you keep Kentucky's pets and the natural landscape safe and healthy for everyone!