The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy

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

Our Mission

Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends

Every acre we protect, every river mile restored, every species brought back from the brink, begins with you. Your support will help make a lasting difference around the world in more than 70 countries and territories.

Donate Now
aerial view of tropical forest with a blue water pool reflecting clouds in the sky

Feature

Protecting the “Jewel” of Central America

Belize’s Maya Forest harbors natural treasures key to biodiversity and climate action—a multisector coalition just helped secure its future.

An investment in nature
×
""

Feature

The Cicadas are Coming

One of the largest broods of cicadas, Brood X, is set to emerge in the Eastern U.S. this May. What does that mean for you? Get all your questions answered here.

What you need to know
×

Our Priorities

A World Where People and Nature Thrive

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

Read More

A coyote walks towards the camera along a sandy trail at night.

Video

Wildlife Caught on Camera

Apr 30, 2020

Coyote in the Uplands In the upland area of our Dangermond Preserve, we were able to capture one of our most common predators, a coyote (Canis latrans). © John Stuelpnagel
A bend in the Mississippi River is lined with forests.

Magazine Feature

Letting the River Run: Using Nature to Decrease Mississippi River Flooding

by Jenny Rogers  |  Feb 27, 2021

MS River photos for magazine Rory Doyle photos of MS River © Rory Doyle
an abstract pattern based on a circuit board, with red, orange, and yellow nodes and a green background

Feature

Tech for Nature: The Future and the Now

Mar 19, 2021

Nature Tech Technology can help save the planet—and not just in the ways you might think. © TNC
Female lions lounge in the grass at dusk.

Magazine Feature

The Okavango Delta: An African Oasis

by Julian Smith  |  Feb 27, 2021

005865-01 Lionesses at twilight, Chobe National Park, Botswana © FRANS LANTING
A young boy's back is visible as he uses a snorkel to dip his head into murky water. Sunlight is creating sparkly spots in the water and on his back.

Magazine Feature

How The Water Shapes Us

by Rolaine Ossman  |  Feb 27, 2021

Arkansas The Fondriest family plays in the water at the Hasty area of the Buffalo National River in Hasty, Arkansas, USA. Amelia and Henry have grown up in the Ozarks only minutes fro © Terra Fondriest
A small orange and yellow bird sits on a branch looking up.
Blackburnian Warbler This small North American warbler flies between North and South America twice a year. © Ray Hennessy

How to Help

Save Nature's Sights and Songs

Your backyard is full of nature's wonders that need your support.

DONATE Discover
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

Find a Local Chapter

Dive into your local chapter and explore what The Nature Conservancy has been doing in your community.

Select Region
Select Country or Territory
Fishermen from Pate Island in Lamu County.