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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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Magazine Feature

Radically Rethinking Conservation

On newsstands now, the September issue of National Geographic magazine shines a spotlight on Southwest Virginia and TNC’s Cumberland Forest Project, an innovative project that aims to tackle climate change while supporting local communities.

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Feature

Trailblazers: Women in Fire

Female fire professionals are blazing new career trails while harnessing the power of fire to restore forests.

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Recent Stories

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Event

OktoberForest Fest

It’s OktoberForest in VA! Join TNC for a tasty celebration of the lands and waters on which all life—and beer—depends.

Sep 30, 2022

The Potomac River runs through Virginia's Fraser Preserve. The tree-lined banks are reflected in the mirror-like surface of the water as the horizon glows in the light of the rising sun.

Alert

Taking Action for Virginia

Our Government Relations team is hard at work outlining legislative priorities ahead of the January 2023 session. Explore our guiding principles.

Aug 24, 2022

Three people hike together through Fraser Preserve. In the foreground a yellow-and-green TNC trail blaze is nailed to the trunk of a narrow tree, marking the way forward.

Event

Connect with Nature

Join TNC this fall for guided nature hikes at preserves across Virginia. Enjoy all that the changing season has to offer.

Aug 30, 2022

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Conservation Update

Highlights

Explore conservation highlights from across the commonwealth as featured in the Fall 2022 Nature Conservancy magazine.

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Video

Virginia Webinars: Learn with TNC

Explore our collection of recorded webinars featuring experts from across the chapter sharing highlights of our conservation work.

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Biography

TNC Virginia Staff and Trustees

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

Our Staff
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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.