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Pitcher Plants Slippery footing at the pitcher's rim, causes insects to fall inside, where they die and are digested by the plant with proteases and other enzymes. © Kent Mason
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Make a Difference in Maryland and DC

From Western Maryland's Central Appalachian forests to our nation's capital and beyond to the Chesapeake Bay, we're working on the ground to deliver large-scale, science-based conservation projects that will help people and nature adapt to a changing climate.

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Seeds of Hope

A growing movement to build genetic diversity into red spruce restoration efforts touches down in Western Maryland.

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Our Stories

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Science

City Nature Challenge

Washington, D.C. rose to the challenge of this year’s global bioblitz. Find out how the city ranked and what interesting finds were discovered.

By Deborah Barber | The Nature Conservancy | Aug 17, 2021

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Saving Orchids

Discover the outcome of years of planning, 45 minutes of fire and 9 months of anxious waiting.

By Lucy Sherriff | Gizmodo | Jul 14, 2021

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Connecting With Nature on the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a true spectacle of nature’s beauty. MD/DC's Sarah Hamang was up for the challenge—and conquered it!

By Bridget Moynihan

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Conservation Update

Highlights

Explore conservation highlights from across Maryland and DC as featured in Nature Conservancy magazine's Fall 2021 issue.

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Putting Down Roots with Native Plants

Our garden guide will help you choose plants native to the mid-Atlantic region, supporting pollinators and biodiversity.

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Places We Protect

Connect with Nature

Experience and enjoy TNC's public preserves in Maryland and DC.

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Our Staff

Meet some of the people who are working to create lasting solutions in Maryland, DC and around the world.

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Conservation in Maryland and Washington, DC

Learn more about our conservation efforts across the region and ways that you can connect with nature.