Postcard from the Field: Warblers Flying South

A banded Kirtland's warblerThe Kirtland’s warbler will soon leave the Mio area to seek a warmer Bahamas' winter. As we wave goodbye to our feathered friends, we check in with Conservancy scientists working hard to protect birds. Read the postcard from the field from Dr. Dave Ewert, senior conservation scientist, who has studied Kirtland's warblers for more than 20 years. 

What’s New

  • The Nature Conservancy Applauds Stabenow’s Leadership   
  • The Nature Conservancy Supports New USDA Rules   
  • New Agreement Negotiated for Saugatuck Dunes Property
  • Canada and U.S. Join Forces to Protect Natural Gem
  • Another Great Free Field Friday
  • Detroit Free Press OpEd: Reinvest in the Great Lakes
  • Annual Stewardship Report for 2008 [697KB PDF]
  • The Nature Conservancy Applauds Action to Finalize
        the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Compact
  • Q&A: Understanding the Great Lakes Compact

     
    Wavelengths

    TNC (Wavelength, The Nature Conservancy in Michigan's 2008 spring newsletter) Timber cruisers play a critical role in restoring the biodiversity of the Two Hearted River Forest Reserve. Learn more about working in this living laboratory and read about other news events in our spring newsletter [1.13MB PDF].
     
     

    The Science Behind Conservation

    Melissa Soule/TNC (Heidi Frei)Behind every great project or action on-the-ground is the science to research, plan, determine, and measure our conservation success. Learn about our what our scientists and stewards are doing behind laptops and loppers.
     
     

    Michigan: Our Land, Our Water, Our Heritage

    “Michigan: Our Land, Our Water, Our Heritage” book cover © TNCOur book published by the University of Michigan Press explores our conservation work across the state and features some of Michigan’s most notable writers and photographers highlighting places protected by The Nature Conservancy. Part of the proceeds benefit conservation.

  • How We Protect Watersheds

    Explore a cool interactive feature to see how the Conservancy protects freshwater resources worldwide.

    Cool Green Science

    New! The conservation blog of The Nature Conservancy.

    Ways of Giving

    A membership with the Conservancy makes a delightful gift. Share your love of nature with friends and family while protecting Michigan.

    Places We Protect

    From the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula to Erie Marsh near the Ohio border, we open our preserve doors to 18 natural areas in the Great Lakes state.

    Look Who’s Helping

    Our conservation work is supported by numerous Michigan-based foundations, corporations and private individuals. Read how one company headquartered in Michigan is helping global conservation.

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