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Red-breasted sapsucker at Sycan Marsh Preserve

Red-breasted sapsuckers are among several birds benefiting from forest restoration work at the Conservancy's Sycan Marsh Preserve in Oregon. © Rick McEwan

What's New in Oregon

Mark R. Tercek, Nature Conservancy president and CEO © TNC

Mark Tercek at Powell's Books

Nature Conservancy President and CEO Mark Tercek will be in Portland on May 31 to discuss his new book, Nature's Fortune. Join us!
Restoring native oysters in Oregon's Netarts Bay. © Stephen Anderson/TNC

Restoring Netarts Bay

It’s been eight years — and millions of seeded larvae — in the making. But the West Coast's only native oyster is making a comeback!
Volunteer April Ann Fong at Cascade Head Preserve, Oregon. © Molly Dougherty/TNC

Get Outside & Volunteer

Field season's in full swing, offering lots of ways you can lend Oregon a hand as a Nature Conservancy volunteer. Join our team today!

Latest Photos

Volunteer Philip Bayles at the Willamette Confluence, Oregon © Savannah Naffziger/TNC

A Raptor's View

Volunteer Philip Bayles' childhood hobby is today's innovative restoration tool. See planes in action and wildlife he's helping protect.
Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, Oregon © Rick McEwan

Nation Recognizes Local Treasure

Take a photo tour of Zumwalt Prairie Preserve and see why it was recently designated as a National Natural Landmark!
Rick McEwan © Sharon McEwan

Through Their Lens

Photography brings our wild places home. Find out what inspires five premier Oregon photographers — and see for yourself!

Latest Videos

Russ Hoeflich, the Conservancy's Oregon director, birding at the office. © Melissa Roy-Hart/TNC

Answering the Call

Our state director is on a mission: to protect nature in Oregon — and to go birding! Discover Russ' favorite birds, hear their calls and share your list.
Fender's blue butterfly. © Matthew Benotsch/TNC

Growing Yamhill Oaks

See photos and hear from a Conservancy scientist why the recent expansion of Yamhill Oaks Preserve west of McMinnville is important.
Table Rocks signing ceremony. © Maria Thi Mai

Coming Full Circle

For the first time in more than a century, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde are included in future planning and management of the Table Rocks.