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A World Where People and Nature Thrive

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Urban Green Jobs: Building Skills and Pride along Atlanta's South River

Aug 30, 2020

TRAINING ON THE LAND Members of HABESHA work at Habesha Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia. December 2019. The Nature Conservancy has partnered with HABESHA in Atlanta to form the Urban Green Jobs program which trains residents for jobs that support green infrastructure. © Lynsey Weatherspoon
The sun rises over cliffs near Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town Is Cutting Down Trees to Save Water

by Amy Crawford  |  Aug 28, 2020

cape town Fynbos and landscapes in the Greater Cape Town Region. - Rose geranium - Marsh rose - Pin cushions - Pink and white everlasting - Giant protea © Roshni Lodhia
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Preserving the Last Salmon Run

by Dustin Solberg  |  Sep 01, 2020

naknek Annette Caruso (right) and her crew Hans O-Apokedak (top center), Greg Andrew III (left) and his son Adam (bottom center) pose for a portrait before going set netting in Naknek, Alaska. Bristol Bay has one of the last great salmon runs in the world. Each summer, towns along Bristol Bay are filled with fishers who earn a significant amount of money for the salmon caught. July, 2019. © Brian Adams
TNC trustee Dr. Mamie Parker.

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Talking About Conservation and Racial Justice

by Danielle Furlich  |  Aug 17, 2020

Dr. Mamie Parker Dr. Mamie Parker serves on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. © Alex Snyder/TNC
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The Intersection of Social and Environmental Justice

by Michelle Carr  |  Aug 25, 2020

WOPA140820_D006 A volunteer holds a handful of young trees to be planted as part of the Routes to Roots to Grow event at Burnham Park, Chicago. © Laura Stoecker/TNC
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Yellow Bird on a tree branch. © Ray Hennessy

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The population of this small bird goes up and down depending upon availability of its favorite snack--the budworm.
Tennessee Warbler The population of this small bird goes up and down depending upon availability of its favorite snack--the budworm. © TNC

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Fishermen from Pate Island in Lamu County.