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Places For All Generations

A childhood creek. A favorite trail. A popular coastline. A family fishing spot. A working ranch. Some places in nature are more than destinations. They define who we are, and who we aspire to become.

In our first 75 years, we’ve worked to help protect and preserve places around the world like these. Places that anchor memories, traditions and experiences across generations of families and communities. Places at the heart of the future we share.

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Watch: The Nature Conservancy Turns 75

75th Anniversary (0:30) Share your place in nature.
Oceans East Cliff surfer at Pleasure Point Overlook in Santa Cruz, California. © Sylvia Valentine

We all have a place in nature.

We want to hear about yours.

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A Wild Legacy: A Photo Essay

For 75 years, The Nature Conservancy has protected iconic landscapes, saved endangered species, supported local communities and led innovative initiatives to protect nature around the world.

Read the photo essay Explore our history

Together, We Find a Way

As we celebrate our accomplishments and honor our legacy, we also look ahead. To tackling bolder challenges through continued innovation and collaboration. To forging proven, nature-based solutions to expand the definition of what's possible. All for a natural world that grows, unites and endures. For a planet where the seemingly trivial becomes undeniably transformative. For a future we’ll create together.

Explore Our 2030 Goals

75 Years, Countless Stories

Six Projects that Transformed the Work of The Nature Conservancy

From local land protection to global impact, explore the milestones and turning points that shaped The Nature Conservancy’s first 75 years.

The Nature Conservancy: Celebrating 75 years of People, Partnership and Place

In 1951 a small group of passionate individuals joined forces to try to protect nature through direct action. Their vision continues to drive the work of The Nature Conservancy today.

Celebrating 75 Years: Stories of Connection and Stewardship Across TNC Preserves

From family traditions to lifelong stewardship, these stories explore the many ways nature brings people together.

Where a New Kind of Conservation Began

Discover the origins of The Nature Conservancy at Mianus River Gorge and the bold leadership that sparked a national conservation movement still shaping our planet today.