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

Nature Needs You

The Nature Conservancy is protecting Connecticut's lands and waters in partnership with communities across the state—from Long Island Sound to our corner of the Appalachians. The signs are everywhere. Nature needs you.

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New All-terrain Wheelchair Opens for Reservations

It’s an exciting addition to Burnham Brook Preserve in East Haddam.

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Connecticut Climate Win

The Nature Conservancy celebrated the passage of an important climate bill after years of advocacy.         

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Sunny Valley's Must-See Spots

Let us take the guesswork out of what to do during your next visit to The Nature Conservancy's Sunny Valley Preserve.

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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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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

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

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

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See the Places We Protect in Your Community

Learn more about TNC's preserves in Connecticut.

Explore Preserves
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Connecticut Devil's Den Preserve in Weston, Connecticut © The Nature Conservancy (Andrew Benson)