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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.
Latest News
Celebrate Rocky Neck State Park This Summer
Register now for a guided hike on Trails Day, June 6, and learn more about TNC’s work to restore the park’s salt marsh.
Next Generation of Leaders
Learn more about the Board of Trustees Fellow program and how college students can apply.
Webinar Alert: Snow Leopards
Although living on the other side of the world, snow leopards have similar needs as wildlife here in CT. Watch the recording and learn more.
See Your 2025 Impact
CT's Annual Report highlights our work together when wildlife, plants, trees and all of nature looked for help like never before.
Our Conservation Work
Learn more about our conservation efforts across the region and ways that you can connect with nature.
Cities
Urban conservation work in Connecticut focuses on bringing the benefits of nature into cities. By expanding tree canopy, improving parks, and using nature‑based solutions to address issues like heat, flooding, and air quality, TNC is helping communities build resilience and improve well‑being.
Coasts
A major restoration effort at Rocky Neck State Park is focused on repairing the Bride Brook estuary and the park’s 82 acres of tidal marsh. Decades of restricted tidal flow have degraded this critical habitat, which supports Connecticut’s largest alewife population and protects coastal communities from flooding and storms.
Freshwater
Reconnecting rivers and stream across Connecticut so they can flow more naturally—improving fish passage, strengthening habitats, and reducing flood risks for communities.
Resiliency
Developed in Connecticut in 2009, Community Resilience Building (CRB) brings community members together to identify local vulnerabilities and create actionable, nature‑based resilience plans—an approach now used by more than 500 municipalities and institutions across 14 states.
Preserves
Explore the places TNC protects across Connecticut—from flagship preserves like Sunny Valley, Burnham Brook, and Devil’s Den to a network of scenic forests, tidal marshes, and quiet waterways open for visitors to enjoy.
Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role in protecting Connecticut’s lands, waters, and wildlife. From trail monitoring and beach cleanups to planting trees and supporting shorebird conservation, there are year‑round ways to get involved and make a local impact.
Featured Stories
Growing New London's Canopy
TNC provided 40 trees to local residents at an event that included a planting demonstration and tips for long-term tree care.
Culverts Count
TNC hosted a hands on training focused on assessing crossings and reconnecting waterways.
Listen for a Resilient Future
A podcast features how TNC’s approach in Connecticut is helping communities across the country prepare for extreme weather and climate risks.
All-terrain Wheelchair Blazes New Paths
It's an exciting addition to TNC's Burnham Brook Preserve in East Haddam.
Volunteer With Us
Nature needs you! Become a volunteer to make a difference for the natural spaces on which we all depend.
TNC in CT Blog
Stay informed about our latest conservation accomplishments around Connecticut.
Watch: Nature Talks
Scientist, policy expert and writer Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson joined Sally McGee of TNC’s Global Aquaculture Program for “Nature Talks: The Ocean’s Future is our Future” moderated by meteorologist Rachael Jay.
See the Places We Protect in Your Community
Learn more about TNC's preserves in Connecticut.
We Can’t Save Nature Without You
Sign up to receive monthly conservation news and updates from Connecticut. Here’s a preview of Connecticut’s Nature News email!
