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Under the emerging stars as the sunsets at Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve.
Under the Night Sky Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve is one of only a few dark sky parks in Oklahoma. © Going West Productions
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Since 1986, we have worked to conserve Oklahoma’s magnificent landscapes and unique biodiversity totaling more than 100,000 acres. When you donate today, you will help ensure a thriving natural environment for future generations of Oklahomans.

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Conservation in Oklahoma

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Conservation Update

Restoring the Blue River Through Collaborative Conservation

The Blue River watershed contributes $928 million to $1.7 billion each year in ecosystem benefits. Learn what The Nature Conservancy is doing to protect this critical habitat and water source.

By Kelly Bostian

Restored cabin of John Joseph Mathews

Feature

Historic Mathews Cabin

The cabin of famed Osage author, John Joseph Mathews, now sits on the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve protecting history for future generations.

By Larissa Balzer

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Video

Binge Watch Bison

Great for classrooms and living rooms alike, take a look behind the scenes of the annual bison roundup at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

Close-up of a bison herd beginning to stampede.

Content

6 Furry Facts about Bison

Learn how The Nature Conservancy is protecting the iconic American bison and using this incredible animal as a tool to restore the tallgrass prairie.

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Hikers at Four Canyon Preserve
Hiking at Four Canyon Preserve Hikers at Four Canyon Preserve © Ryan White Photography

Middle school children birdwatch and learn about the species of birds during the First State National Park's Bioblitz outside Wilmington, Delaware. On May 20 and 21, 2016, the Nature Conservancy and the National Parks Service partnered with National Geographic to execute the First State National Park's first Bioblitz. Over the course of the two-day event, over 800 observations were recording and more than 300 species were identified. More than 30 volunteers, 200 middle and high school students, and 100 community members participated in nature walks, species inventories and educational science experiments.

Opportunity

Take a Virtual Hike

Bring nature to your fingertips without having to leave the city and immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of Oklahoma’s wild places.

Supporting conservation in style with a speciality bison or monarch license plate.

Opportunity

License Plates

Supporting conservation by in style with a bison and monarch license plate

A monarch butterfly visits a flower in Kentucky.

Partnerships

Okies for Monarchs

Working to together to ensure thriving Monarch migrations for generations to come