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Bingham Pond Bog Bingham Pond Bog at The Nature Conservancy's Bald Peak/Mt. Riga easement in Salisbury, Connecticut. © Tebben Gill Lopez/TNC

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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Your Park. Your Voice.

Join us October 16 for our first community planning meeting focused on protecting wildlife and habitat at Rocky Neck State Park. Register today!

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Behind the Bridge

Spend the day with TNC's seasonal stewards at our Rock Spring Preserve.

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Pollinator Watch 2025

Take our poll: Which pollinators did you see this summer?    

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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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Feature Stories

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Urban Forestry Branches Out

TNC is studying trees in Connecticut cities to expand and support urban forests.

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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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Let's Be Stream Smart

TNC hosted a workshop on culvert designs that benefit nature, people and wildlife.

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Track Chair A visitor uses the new all-terrain wheelchair (also called a track chair) at The Nature Conservancy's Burnham Brook Preserve in Connecticut. © Tebben Gill Lopez/TNC

All-terrain Wheelchair Opens for Reservations

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

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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

TNC in CT Blog

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
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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.

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