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 What a Year!
Members and partners of The Nature Conservancy are making a difference across Oregon and beyond, protecting important lands and waters for nature and people. For highlights of this crucial work, articles about the Conservation Leadership Award winners, volunteer heroes, financials and more, download our 2009 Oregon annual report.
 Hope Takes Flight
Once thriving in coastal grasslands along the West Coast, the Oregon silverspot butterfly is known to live at only four Oregon sites today, including Cascade Head Preserve. But there is hope. Read about the Conservancy's work to restore butterfly populations, watch a video about the captive rearing program, and see a slideshow of butterflies released.
 The Inside Story
Our Fall 2009 newsletter takes you to an extraordinary place on the Oregon Coast saved from development, and shares a firsthand account of seeing Oregon silverspot butterflies released at Cascade Head Preserve. You'll also find unforgettable birding opportunities, rafting adventures, wildlife cruises, an African safari and more. Download your newsletter today!
 Salmon Country! Explore Our Work
Salmon have sustained human communities for countless generations, fueling entire ecosystems. In Oregon, the Conservancy is working with partners to protect and restore habitat for salmon. See more about our partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a slideshow of our work on the Sandy River and videos from Alaska to California.
 Southwest Oregon’s Table Rocks Protected
Thirty years ago, The Nature Conservancy bought land on Lower Table Rock near Medford, creating our first Rogue Valley preserve. Now we’ve secured the last remaining private lands on both Upper and Lower Table Rocks, protecting an historic meeting place and the rare plants and wildlife that thrive here. See a slide show and map, and learn more about these iconic ecological landmarks.
 Diving into Oregon's Near-Shore Habitats
What lies beneath the churning waves off Oregon's rugged coastline? With partners, The Nature Conservancy is finding out. We're studying undersea life, starting with seaweeds and the animals that rely on them. Scientists in scuba gear jumped in and collected samples. Watch underwater video and see what they found.
 The Power to Save Oregon's Salmon
You care about the Earth so you recycle and, perhaps, buy green power. But did you know your electric bill can help protect and restore salmon habitats in Oregon? Contributions go into the Salmon Habitat Fund, which The Nature Conservancy distributes to cost-effective on-the-ground projects. Sign up today, and help save Oregon’s salmon!
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Announcements
Dave Pitkin and Ray Bentley, fallen conservation heroes
The Conservancy Confers Ninth Annual Conservation Leadership Awards
Oregon's Best Idea:
Join us in helping to renew our state's conservation fund
Places We Protect
Located at 3,300-feet elevation on the eastern slopes of the Cascades, Wildhaven Preserve is home to an ancient stand of western junipers, including some dated at over 800 years old. Explore this jewel north of Sisters, and see screech owls, white-headed woodpeckers, Swainson's hawks and northern shrikes nesting among juniper and pine forests.
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Volunteer
Want to experience nature, and learn about imperiled species and wild habitats, while working alongside others? The Nature Conservancy offers lots of ways to lend nature a hand!
Find out How You Can Help
Field Trips
Download our 2010 Natural History Excursions schedule, and immerse yourself in the natural world! Upcoming trips include birding trips to the Klamath Basin and a cruise through the Sea of Cortez.
Take an Adventure with Us!
Monthly Updates
Join the Conservancy's Great Places Network, and stay current with the latest conservation news, recent success stories and information about places you care about in Oregon and beyond.
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