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Prairies to Pines
News from The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Thank you for powering our work to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Prairies to Pines, our annual newsletter for donors to The Nature Conservancy’s Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota chapter, highlights impactful work happening in our states, from the rolling prairies of the Dakota plains to the lush Northwoods along Lake Superior.
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Prairies to Pines: Spring 2026Our biggest land protection project in 25 years, long‑running prairie science and a stream restoration near Minneapolis—learn more inside!
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Prairies to Pines: Spring 2025We’re celebrating 1 million acres protected across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota!
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From our historic work in land acquisition to cutting-edge research that influences global policy, TNC is constantly adapting to take on our planet’s most important challenges. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and ours.