Independence Lake Forest Reflection Independence Lake Preserve near Reno, NV © Simon Williams/The Nature Conservancy
Lofoten Islands, Norway

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Samantha Horn

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I Am a Scientist

Maine's Director of Science Samantha Horn talks about her early experiences in a field once thought to be too difficult and dangerous for women and how that paradigm is slowly changing.

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Our Priorities

A World Where People and Nature Thrive

We work to meet this ambitious goal by focusing on these key areas of conservation.

Amplifying Voices

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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Octopus Fishing in Lamu Kenya

Feb 27, 2020

In the Shallows Amina Ahmed fishes for octopuses after the no-take zone is re-opened in Lamu, Kenya. © Roshni Lodhia
Image collage of seven women scientists from TNC in MA.

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Women in Science and Conservation

Feb 10, 2020

MA Women in Science TNC in Massachusetts' science and conservation leaders © The Nature Conservancy
in the Solomon Islands

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The KAWAKI Women’s Group: Turtle Advocates

KAWAKI Womens Network in the Solomon Islands © Katherine Cranney
A group of women in Papua New Guinea wave.

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Women Guardians of the Mangroves

Jun 01, 2020

Mangoro Market Meri women from Papua New Guinea are exploring new sustainable business opportunities. © Robyn James/TNC
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Blackburnian Warbler This small North American warbler flies between North and South America twice a year. © 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.