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White mist rises over the still water of Virginia's Ivy Creek. The creek banks are lined with tall trees with leaves of gold and orange that are reflected back in the surface of the water.
Ivy Creek Natural Area The 215-acre Ivy Creek Natural Area is Charlottesville’s preeminent site for environmental education and recreation. © Ben Greenberg
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From the Clinch Valley to the Allegheny Highlands; across the Piedmont to the pine savannas of the Tidewater; throughout the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, we're working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Will you help us continue this work?

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Ghosts in the Forest

In this podcast, VVCR's Alex Wilke and Zak Poulton share how climate change is creating haunting landscapes, drowning islands and forcing plants to migrate on Virginia's barrier islands.

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Places We Protect

Virginia's Public Lands

Celebrating the contribution public lands make to Virginia's natural heritage, culture and economy, and the role TNC has played in protecting them.

By Daniel White | Last updated Sep 13, 2021

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Fire, Management and Monitoring

Learn how the Allegheny Highlands Program uses fire to maintain biological diversity in an ecosystem critical to climate change migration.

Aug 23, 2021

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Addressing Climate Change

Protecting and restoring healthy natural systems in Virginia to withstand a changing climate and rising seas.

Last updated Aug 16, 2021

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Conservation Update

Highlights

Explore conservation highlights from across the commonwealth as featured in the Fall 2021 Nature Conservancy magazine.

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Staff and Trustees

Meet the people who are working to create lasting solutions in Virginia and around the world.

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Places We Protect

Connect with Nature

Experience and enjoy TNC's public preserves in Virginia.

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Conservation in the Commonwealth

Learn more about our community based conservation efforts in Virginia.