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Butterfly A butterfly rests on a branch at The Nature Conservancy's Burnham Brook Preserve in Connecticut. © The Nature Conservancy

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Watch Now: Long Island Sound Docuseries

This docuseries is now available for viewing by the public at The Nature Conservancy's Connecticut YouTube Channel.

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Explore our preserves . . .

. . . and our YouTube page! Take a virtual tour of Devil’s Den and other TNC spots across Connecticut before you visit them this spring.

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Explore the Appalachians

TNC has created the ultimate road trip through the Appalachians landscape! That includes CT’s corner of the Apps!

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Nature Without Limits

TNC gets an all-terrain wheelchair at its Burnham Brook Preserve.

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Feature Stories

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Granskog Property

The Nature Conservancy acquired 100 acres in Redding Connecticut that are adjacent to TNC's Devil's Den Preserve.

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Volunteer With Us

Nature needs you! Become a volunteer to make a difference for the natural spaces on which we all depend.

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Community Resilience

The Nature Conservancy is hosting Community Resilience Building workshops with residents and partners around Connecticut.

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Annual Report TNC's 2024 Connecticut annual report begins with an important message. © The Nature Conservancy

Annual Report

Thanks to your support, we pursued and achieved many conservation goals in Connecticut during 2024. Now we are building on that momentum. Stay tuned!

Read the Report
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Connecticut River Kayakers paddle between Great Island and the shoreline in Old Lyme in the Connecticut River. Near mouth of the river in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Salt Marsh. © Jerry and Marcy Monkman/EcoPhotography.com

Conservation News

Stay informed about our latest conservation accomplishments around Connecticut.

Conservation News
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Nature Talks Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson talks with TNC about our ocean's future. © The Nature Conservancy

Watch: Nature Talks

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson joined The Nature Conservancy’s director of climate and strategic initiatives for TNC’s Global Aquaculture Program, Sally McGee, for “Nature Talks: The Ocean’s Future is our Future” moderated by Rachael Jay.

In Case You Missed It
A green forested landscape surrounds a quiet pond.
Rocky Neck State Park TNC and partners want to restore the 82-acre marsh at Rocky Neck State Park to healthy conditions. © The Nature Conservancy/Tebben Gill Lopez

Salt Marsh Support

The Nature Conservancy secured $4 million for restoration planning at Rocky Neck State Park.

Learn More
A muddy path winds through a forest, lush with green grass and plants.
Connecticut Devil's Den Preserve in Weston, Connecticut © The Nature Conservancy (Andrew Benson)

See the Places We Protect in Your Community

Learn more about TNC's preserves in Connecticut.

Explore Preserves