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Passport to Nature
Outdoors in DC, Maryland & Virginia
All Aboard!
You’re invited to travel along as we explore our region’s top nature and conservation stories. Through summer 2012, our team of intrepid correspondents will visit Conservancy projects and partners, seek out natural events, and report back from the great outdoors.
From the Blue Ridge to the Chesapeake Bay, we’ll bring to life our region’s special places and natural heritage and introduce you to the people who are protecting and restoring nature. We’ll also bring you information on opportunities to do your own exploration.
Bookmark this page for regular reports, and keep track of our latest adventures — even have your say about where we go next — by joining us on Facebook. Now grab your Passport to Nature and let’s go!
What's New
Restoration Forestry
A third-generation logging family is helping bring back healthy forests to Nassawango Creek Preserve. Explore now
Big Wilson Burn
Our fire team burns more than 1,000 acres on Warm Springs Mountain — and they're just getting warmed up! Explore
A Crowded Ocean
Tom McCann goes whale watching with the Virginia Aquarium and finds much to celebrate along with some serious challenges. Come aboard
Healthy You, Healthy Planet
Kate Hougen advances her personal goals and the Conservancy’s mission through running, and so can you. Explore now
More Stories
Hiking the Billy Goat Trail
Take a virtual hike with us along a rugged and beautiful trail on Bear Island in the Potomac Gorge. Let's go
Celebrating Restoration on the James River
Go behind the scenes at the VCU Rice Center as Conservancy staff, partners and distinguished guests celebrate a restoration milestone. Explore now
Inspiring the Next Generation of Conservationists
Follow our LEAF interns from the Potomac Gorge to Warm Springs Mountain as they gain inspiration and experience from our lands and waters. Go now
Barging into the Bay — with Oysters
See how recycled oyster shells play a crucial part in bringing back oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay. See the slideshow
The Wetsuit Diaries [Video]
10 collection days. 467 hours. 90 volunteers. See why Nature Conservancy volunteers were willing to squeeze into wetsuits all in the name of seagrass. View
About the Authors
Daniel White is a Conservancy senior writer with a growing collection of indie music, dogs and kayaks.
Madeline Breen is a writer and editor for nature.org and spends her free time hiking and mastering the art of weekend travel.
Tom McCann, associate director, has an inappropriate love of seafood, especially oysters, and bike riding.
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