The Nature Conservancy (@thenatureconservancy)

Taking it back to 1951. 🌿 Today’s volunteers help care for and protect special places around the world. But 75 years ago, The Nature Conservancy started with a small group of people in New York who believed nature was worth protecting and decided to do something about it. That same spirit is still…

Strong enough to welcome #daylightsavings and get back to business, hbu? 💅

Definitely paying mind to how the sun is a little brighter, the leaves are little more colorful and the autumn air is a little crispier ✨#dwts #connorwood

75 years ago, scientist Gloria Hollister and a group of volunteers asked an important question: “How long could such a place survive the chainsaws and bulldozers?” They were talking about a lush old-growth forest just 40 miles from New York City among a cathedral of towering hemlocks enveloping…

Here's a conservation win to kick off October 1: Each year, millions of Mexican free-tailed bats can be found roosting in Texas' Bracken Cave between March and October. But this centuries-old wildlife habitat was once at risk of being developed. Together with Bat Conservation International and the…

Your favorite hiking trail. The river where you had your first fishing trip. A view you can't believe exists. Public lands are where many of our favorite memories begin and they connect us to nature and each other. But they also need our help. This #NationalPublicLandsDay, join us in urging…

Many of the biggest solutions for nature often start with one small observation, a curious question, or a spark of an idea. What happens when someone leans into an idea? One of the many examples in our 75-year history starts in 1999, when Rod Salm went scuba diving to see firsthand how a massive…

Dare I say the best #nature has ever looked #happyfall

Don’t believe me? There’s over 1000 results when you search “creek” on nature.org 😮‍💨

Sometimes a pair of binoculars IS really all you need. #birdwatching

All the things that keep you feeling alive? Brought to you by nature herself. 💧 Safe drinking water ☀️ Feeling the sun on your face 🪶 Hearing birds in the morning 🤾 Playing outside Investing in protecting nature means protecting life: a win/win.

A dog’s sense of smell is estimated to be 10,000 to 100,000 times better than a human’s. Meet three boykin spaniels that were trained to do this special work in @tncmidwest. Keeping the original home sites of ornate box turtles intac is important to their survival because ornates tend to be…

Just one of those days when you want to hide among the elements 🌱

The truth is that while nature is invaluable, it’s very, very valuable as well. From what we eat to where we live, nature powers more than we realize. Here's the proof: 🌾Farmers, food distributors, grocery stores—the whole $10 trillion global food industry depends on nature. 🪸Tourism around coral…

In nature, queerness is widespread. Studies show that queer behavior is prevalent among a diverse group of animals through activity, courtship, bonding and parenting. So, this #InternationalPrideDay, we celebrate queerness that is only natural, our LGBTQ+ colleagues and the perspective they bring…

Did you know grasslands are one of the largest ecosystems in the United States? They cover nearly 1 million square miles across the U.S and are vital for wildlife, water, food systems, and climate resilience. And yet a new national survey reveals that nearly half of Americans say they don’t know…

On the surface, the ocean is a vast reminder of mother nature's calm and steady presence. Look a bit deeper and you'll find species that have been mogging the planet since the beginning of time... with many of them yet to be discovered. And not only is it a stunning place to explore, it also…

Yellow pitcher plants are passive pitfall traps, luring insects with sweet nectar into tall, slippery tubes where they fall into digestive fluids. Interior design? 10/10. Guest safety? None whatsoever. While they’re not exactly the hostess with the mostest, yellow pitcher plants are a vital part…

It's the quiet escape you can count on: spending time in nature can reduce stress, improve mental clarity and support emotional well-being. Now that's a moment worth searching for. #naturetok

100 years of life with many of them filled with wisdom. Wishing a very happy birthday to one of nature's biggest champions, Sir David Attenborough. 💚 #davidattenborough

Frolicking and picking dandelions, skipping rocks, putting buttercups under your chin- the most wholesome memories of your life start with nature, we don’t make the rules. #naturetok 💚

Feels like we all need one, tbh.

And a happy #arborday to nature’s longest living icons: 🌳 trees. Filtering water, cleaning the air, protecting biodiversity and keeping communities cool… all while standing their ground. Truly the greatest of ALL time.

Getting to know nature a little better will help you understand why it’s so important to protect it. Show a little love to the planet this #EarthDayand find a volunteer opportunity near you via our link in bio! 🌎 #naturetok #happyearthday

Copy, moon joy. 💚

What you’re seeing: a glimpse of the little details of the world’s largest coastal temperate rainforest, the Emerald Edge. It spans over 100 million acres of lush forest, thousands of rivers and mountain streams, 40,000 islands and 35,000 miles of coastline across Oregon, Washington State and…

Curiosity 🤝 travel 🤝 nature: TNC's CEO Jennifer Morris knew who she was from a very early age. 💚

Over 4 billion years old and she's still that girl. #MotherNature

If daydreaming lands me among the flowers, let me stay a while 💚

Breathe in, breathe out. It’s just you and the sounds of #nature. 💯