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Headwater stream flows through lush green forest at Edge of Appalachia Preserve.
Big Darby Creek Winter is a wonderful time of year to discover the beauty of natural areas in Ohio! © Terry Seidel/TNC
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Preserving Nature in Ohio

From our lakes and rivers to our wetlands and forests, Ohio's lands and waters support a rich history of culture, recreation and biodiversity. Discover how The Nature Conservancy is working with partners across the state to preserve and protect our incredible natural areas for generations to come.

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Three river otters peer up from a river behind a fallen log.

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Nature’s Comebacks

Years of dedicated conservation efforts have saved many species from extinction. Celebrate with us!

A mother and her daughter hiking in a forest.

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TNC Ohio 2022 Year-End Highlights

With your help, we were able to accomplish a lot over the past year. Thank you! Learn about our conservation wins from 2022.

An adult blue jay perched on a branch. Its back is to the camera and it's looking off to the left.

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Year-round Bird Watching in Ohio

Bird watching (or birding) is an easy and accessible activity to connect with nature wherever you are in Ohio. Here, we give some tips for beginning bird watchers and birds to see in Ohio.

Sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis).

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10 Endangered Species Crucial to Ohio’s Biodiversity

A diversity of wildlife supports lives and livelihoods across our state—here’s how we're ensuring it thrives for generations to come.

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Places We Protect

From wetlands and rivers to forests and prairies, TNC is protecting Ohio's most biodiverse places throughout the state. Learn more about our preserves and plan your visit today!

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Wetland habitat at Morgan Swamp Preserve.
A field of blue lupine blooming at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve.
Waterfall as seen through the trees at the Helen C. Black Trail at Cedar Falls Preserve.
Boardwalk trail extends into lush forest at Brown's Lake Bog Preserve.
View across Snow Lake in autumn at Lucia S. Nash Preserve with red and gold trees along the banks.
Wetland habitat at Morgan Swamp Preserve.

Morgan Swamp: Morgan Swamp Nature Preserve © Kent Mason

A field of blue lupine blooming at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve.

Kitty Todd Nature Preserve : Field of lupines at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve © Andy Morrison

Waterfall as seen through the trees at the Helen C. Black Trail at Cedar Falls Preserve.

Helen C. Black Trail: Cedar falls can be seen along the Helen C. Black Trail within the Edge of Appalachia Preserve System in Adams County. © Mark Godfrey/TNC

Boardwalk trail extends into lush forest at Brown's Lake Bog Preserve.

Brown's Lake Bog Preserve: Ferns cover the forest floor of Brown's Lake Bog along the board walk as the sun shines through the trees. © Emily Speelman

View across Snow Lake in autumn at Lucia S. Nash Preserve with red and gold trees along the banks.

Lucia S. Nash Preserve: Snow Lake in autumn. © Ian Adams

Blue lupine blooming at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve.
Lupine Kitty Todd Preserve Lupine Kitty Todd Preserve. © Randall L. Schieber
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Aerial view of Big Darby Headwaters Creek Preserve in fall.

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Annual Report

From land protection and wetland restoration to the creation of renewable energy mapping tools, The Nature Conservancy in Ohio has had another incredible year. Learn more about what we've accomplished in fiscal year 2022.

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Aerial view of Sandusky bay restoration project area.

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Fall/Winter 2022 Newsletter

Enjoy Our Ohio Nature newsletter for members of The Nature Conservancy!

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Group of smiling people stand in forest with bags of recently pulled invasive plants at Big Darby Headwaters preserve.

Volunteer in Ohio

Volunteers are an important part of our team to manage and restore our preserves and project areas in Ohio.

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