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Hepatica seen in the Kentucky River Palisades © Robert Barnes

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Kentucky Headlines

Kentucky Legacy

Our staff and Board of Trustees bids a fond farewell and safe travels to State Director Terry Cook and his family as they leave their Conservancy family and the Commonwealth for a move northeast to be closer to family.

Trees at Kentucky's Dupree Nature Preserve

Join Us On Earth Day

What better way is there to celebrate our planet than with great food and music? If that sounds like fun to you, make sure to include our lunchtime Earth Day Celebration taking place on April 22nd.

Kentucky Wildflowers

Thanks to your support, several of our nature preserves harbor an impressive array of wildflowers awaiting the spring thaw. Check out our events page to learn about scheduled hikes taking place this Spring.

Latest Photos

Big Rivers Slideshow

Why would we acquire 4,241 acres connecting Western Kentucky's big rivers (the largest land acquisition during The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky’s 38-year year history)? This slideshow tells the story.

LEAF Interns Visit Toyota

Our LEAF interns encountered bee hives and bat boxes instead of buildings and cubicles during their visit to Toyota Motors' manufacturing plant in Georgetown. Check it out!