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Rhode Island
Protecting the Ocean State for Over 30 Years
VOLUNTEER! HIKE OUR TRAILS!
Volunteer to help restore oyster reefs in Rhode Island waters, monitor shorebird populations, or just hike our preserves and enjoy your surroundings - be the eyes and ears for the upkeep of these open spaces managed for all of us to enjoy.
Ocean and Coast. Forest and Farmland.
The Nature Conservancy has been protecting and restoring Rhode Island's natural heritage for all, from the woodlands and coastal ponds of South County to the farms and watersheds of East Bay.
John Torgan: A Lifetime of Achievement
TNC of RI's Director of Oceans and Coasts is awarded the Environmental Merit Award by the EPA!
Peter Lord: A Uniquely Gifted Journalist
The Nature Conservancy expresses its profound sadness and regret over the passing of Peter Lord.
Senator Whitehouse's National Endowment for the Oceans is headed for the House!
Oyster Restoration Volunteer Program
You can help make a positive impact on our coastal resources!
Helping Fisherman Avoid Bycatch
Developing a "real-time" bycatch information system to help fishermen avoid areas with river herring.
TNC's Rhode Island Chapter has a new leader of ocean and coastal conservation.
Today the Sakonnet Landscape Stands at a Crossroads. You can help!
Multimedia
Venture out in the cold? If you do, look hard and listen carefully for those hardy souls!
What does it take to transplant clams into a coastal pond? One 50lb bag at a time!
Photographer Geoff Dennis has a lens for all seasons and a passion for place!
The beauty of the Westport River comes to life while you hear from Sakonnet Program Director, John Berg, about the importance of Middle Acres Farm to our biodiversity goals.
Join in on the conversation of protecting nature in Rhode Island!
Outdoor Classrooms
An Outdoor Classroom at the Francis Carter Preserve
Thanks to generous supporters, The Nature Conservancy can offer up to 100% of the transportation costs of a fieldtrip to the Carter Preserve for qualifying schools. Learn more about this great opportunity for your school!
The Dundery Brook Greenway Trail
The trail will offer local kids an outdoor classroom and a unique journey on a boardwalk path for everyone to enjoy. Help us educate the next generation of outdoor adventurers!
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Volunteer
Become a member of Rhode Island's 'Friends of the Preserves Group'!
Cool Green Science
Join in on the conversation about conservation! Read about exciting ecosystem-saving stories, current environmental issues, and enjoy beautiful photography with The Nature Conservancy's blog "Cool Green Science"!.
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