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The Nature Conservancy@nature· 11d

Palmyra is a conservation hope spot. Located far out in the Pacific, a thousand miles from the nearest city in Hawaiʻi, this coral atoll is one of the few island environments that is both spectacularly intact and also relatively accessible with facilities to support scientific research.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· 11d

Behind every liter of water returned to Cape Town's reservoirs is years of hands-on restoration work across the region. Take a behind-the-scenes look at efforts to innovate and test new approaches to increase the impact of the Greater Cape Town Water Fund: https://nature.ly/4x3noQa

A misty landscape with mountains in the background and a foreground dominated by white wildflowers. Tall, thin plants rise among the flowers, and the scene is enveloped in a soft, blue haze. The image is credited to Roshni Lodhia.

An individual wearing protective gear and a yellow helmet is carrying a bundle of brush in a mountainous, rocky landscape. Others are visible in the background, also wearing similar gear. The sky is clear and the terrain consists of rugged rocks and sparse vegetation.

A person stands on a rocky hillside overlooking a vast landscape with a calm lake and distant mountains under a clear, expansive sky. The horizon features a gentle gradient from pink to blue as the sun sets or rises.

A cluster of pink and white wildflowers with spiky petals grow amidst rocky terrain.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· 15d

What if the secret to feeding the world isn't more production? In her new TEDx talk, Saswati Bora, TNC's Global Director of Regenerative Food Systems, explores how reconnecting food systems can help heal our planet. 🎥 Watch now: https://nature.ly/3TkysK9

The Nature Conservancy@nature· 20d

America's public lands have a secret ally: the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Many people have never heard of LWCF, but it helps protect parks, trails, forests and historic sites nationwide. Tell Congress to defend this critical program: https://nature.ly/4vrG2zX

The Nature Conservancy@nature· 21d

Nature is health, and it’s time we treated it that way. By protecting, restoring and enhancing nature, we can support thriving communities and economies across the U.S. Learn more about the benefits of nature in our Nature’s Dividends report: https://nature.ly/4vHCxFH 🎨 Mikhaila Markham/TNC

A pink background infographic with a large tree on the right, and a person swinging on a swing hanging from it. Text at the top reads: “People who have more access to green space also have lower rates of illness and disease.” Below, it lists health outcomes linked to living in areas with 90% green space versus 10% green space: cancer (-5%), heart disease (-10%), stroke (-15%), upper respiratory infection (-20%), diabetes (-25%), depression (-30%), and anxiety (-35%). Source: Maas et al., “Morbidity Is Related to a Green Living Environment.”

The Nature Conservancy@nature· 25d

The energy that could be good for both people and nature and we actually need? Renewable. And it's possible with TNC's 3C’s approach: Climate, Conservation and Communities. Learn more about how you can help accelerate the clean energy transition, HERE: https://nature.ly/4foic2e

The Nature Conservancy@nature· 26d

Now is the time for more, not less, protection of public lands. We are disappointed by the decision to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by nearly 90%. Read our statement: https://nature.ly/3RFA4NY

A narrow sandstone canyon with smooth, curved walls. Text overlay reads: "New executive order cuts national monuments in Utah by 90%.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· 29d

While you were watching this video, nature was hard at work providing you critical services that help you live and thrive. See why protecting and restoring nature is one of the smartest investments we can make. https://nature.ly/4aY4fGy

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jul 9

We’ve entered an era of long-term drought, and that’s affecting dry forests in the Western U.S. in a lot of ways. Read our latest story on how TNC and partners are helping dry forest ecosystems adapt to drought. https://nature.ly/4aOn27a Illustration created by Erica Simek Sloniker/TNC

Diagram illustrating the effects of long-term drought on western dry forests. It features a labeled, numbered list with corresponding visuals: 1) heat pulling moisture from trees and soil, 2) less snowpack, 3) landslides after extreme weather, 4) large-scale tree mortality, 5) disease and poor tree health, 6) lower river flows, 7) extended fire season.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jul 8

Protecting bats isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s also, as it happens, the cheap thing to do. Saving bats is just… very good economics. Need more convincing? Here are 6 more reasons protecting nature is the smartest investment we can make: https://nature.ly/4ga9HcU 🎨 Mikhaila Markham/TNC

A comic strip featuring a bat and the night sky. In the first panel, the bat flies at dusk, thinking, "Midnight snack or was that lunch?" The second panel shows silhouettes sitting with a musical note and the bat above. The person says, "Strange... not a single mosquito all night," with a figure responding, "I know! It's magical." The third panel depicts the bat thinking, "Magic? Hah. Magic. Right." The fourth panel highlights the bat proclaiming "because of meeee!" at the onlookers who are unaware. The bottom credits The Nature Conservancy and Mikhaila Markham.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jul 4

Public lands are where many of us first fell in love with nature. But millions of acres could be at risk. We've stopped these efforts before, and we can do it again. This #4thofJuly, let's celebrate by telling Congress to keep public lands in public hands. 🌎 https://nature.ly/3SXNwwV

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jul 3

When you talk about connectivity and expanding protected lands, it doesn't get any better than this. 1,732 acres in have been protected in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky: https://nature.ly/4y8LkTF

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 28

🌈 On #PrideDay, we're recognizing our LGBTQ+ colleagues and the strength and perspective they bring to our mission. Because when we honor diversity, we strengthen everything we're working to protect: https://nature.ly/4dSoqGK

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 23

How is America's largest natural habitat also one of its least understood? New national survey data reveals a disconnect: nearly half of Americans say they are unfamiliar with grasslands, yet when they learn more, recognition of their importance more than doubles: https://nature.ly/4fN45Fr

A sun sets over a vast, grassy plain with scattered wildflowers. The sky is a blend of orange, pink, and blue hues, partially obscured by clouds. The horizon is low, creating a serene and open landscape.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 22

Nature is beautiful. It also provides trillions of dollars in benefits that support our lives and economies. Protecting nature is about more than amazing landscapes and wildlife. It’s one of the smartest investments we can make. See 6 reasons why. ➡️ https://nature.ly/4aY4fGy

A vibrant landscape featuring a lush green field with wildflowers in the foreground. A serene lake reflects the colorful sky during sunset, surrounded by gentle hills.

A bee hovers near a delicate blue flower. The flower is characterized by its fuzzy stems and petals. The background is a soft blur of green and yellow.

A vibrant sunrise over a sprawling cornfield, with young corn plants stretching towards the horizon. The sky is painted with warm orange and pink hues, partially covered by scattered clouds.

A stunning waterfall cascades over rocky cliffs into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery. Sunlight filters through the mist, creating a serene and vibrant atmosphere.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 22

In nature, a protective level of care is just the baseline. Happy Father's Day to all the protective pops out there. 💚

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 17

Coral reefs are natural infrastructure and a lifeline for 850 million people. But too many climate-resilient reefs remain unprotected. At #OOC11, new country commitments signal progress. Now comes the follow-through: https://nature.ly/4vNOp9r

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 16

“For electronic monitoring to work at a global scale, it has to be accessible, affordable & fast,” says TNC’s Ben Gilmer. Learn how AI is changing the game for sustainable ocean management: https://nature.ly/4eK3WBu

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 15

The ocean absorbs 90% of excess heat from climate change. Yet until recently, nearly 60% of those waters have been left unprotected. The High Seas Treaty changes that: https://nature.ly/4arksDX

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 11

Permanently protected: 928 acres on Minnesota's North Shore 🌲 Wolf Ridge's forests, water and wildlife (from moose to migratory birds) are now safeguarded, while continuing to serve as an outdoor classroom for future generations: https://nature.ly/4uwBpnI

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 8

Spend #WorldOceanDay with Kat the manatee and her guardians. Narrated by Meryl Streep, "Ocean Keepers" proves when ocean conservation has the resources it needs, life can find its way back from the brink. 🎥 Watch the film: https://nature.ly/43I686e

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 1

Beautiful, mysterious, and profoundly essential. The ocean regulates our climate, feeds billions of people, and gives us more than half the oxygen we breathe. Learn how we can protect our ocean together: https://nature.ly/4dyTSLh

A young sea turtle swims just below the water's surface, with its head emerging into the air. Above, several birds fly against a soft, cloudy sky backdrop.

A close up of a branching coral spawn pinkish egg-and-sperm bundles.

A small boat with three people floats on clear blue water. Below the surface, a large shark swims near the boat. A coastline with green hills is visible in the background under a clear sky.

A female paper nautilus clings to floating debris amidst a dark background, surrounded by circular light reflections resembling bubbles.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Jun 1

Diversity drives the natural world, and it drives our work at The Nature Conservancy. 🌈 This #PrideMonth, we're celebrating our LGBTQ+ colleagues and the impact they have on building a more sustainable future for people and nature. Happy Pride! https://nature.ly/4dSoqGK

The Nature Conservancy@nature· May 27

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in the eastern U.S. Buried among the downed trees of North Carolina was a super rare salamander. A team of scientists set out to save them, but first they'd have to find them among the rubble. https://nature.ly/4usXowK 🎨 Claire Harrup

A hand holds a flashlight, illuminating a small area on a moss-covered rock wall. The light reveals a salamander clinging to the rock surface. There are various small plants around the scene.

An illustration of three people hiking through a forest filled with fallen trees and lush greenery. The scene shows a pathway amid tall trees, with branches and trunks scattered across the ground.

A river with rocky banks winds through a forested landscape. Several individuals are enjoying the water. Dense trees cover the hills on the right, and a few birds are flying in the clear sky above.

A small salamander with a spotted pattern lies in a transparent container on a textured surface.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· May 26

Warming ocean temperatures and record coral bleaching are devastating the world's coral reefs. 🪸 Scientists are racing to give them a fighting chance and, in the process, finding moments of hope as they envision the future of coral. https://nature.ly/3PLRdom 🎨 Photo collages by Max-o-matic

A colorful underwater scene featuring vibrant coral and a large fish, with an overlay of red line graphs and black-and-white images interspersed throughout. The graphs suggest a data visualization element. The ocean water appears deep blue, with various coral species around.

A vibrant underwater scene with a variety of fish including a shark, clownfish, and colorful tropical fish swimming among coral reefs. The background is a collage of abstract blue shapes and bright spherical designs.

Three scuba divers are underwater amidst vibrant coral reefs. They appear to be conducting research or exploration activities. The scene is rich with colorful marine life and corals.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· May 15

Bird lovers, this one’s for you. The plains-wanderer looks like a shorebird, but lives far from the ocean in Australia's grasslands. It's also incredibly rare. Protecting its habitat is key to its survival. Learn something new this Endangered Species Day: https://nature.ly/4ueA4Tk

The Nature Conservancy@nature· May 13

Here's a hint for spotting a healthy grassland: It weighs about a ton and leaves the prairie stronger in its wake. 🦬 Bison are back at TNC's Smoky Valley Ranch in Kansas, showing how conservation at landscape scale can restore ecosystems across the Southern High Plains. https://nature.ly/4ePdKLf

A close-up of a bison standing in a misty field, with shaggy fur and curved horns. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the bison's prominent features.

The Nature Conservancy@nature· May 4

Love forests, we do. ⭐

A tall, silhouetted tree stands against a starry night sky. Bold text on the image reads, "May the forest be with you."

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Apr 23

What's bigger than Rhode Island and three times the size of San Antonio? The 1 million acres The Nature Conservancy has helped protect in Texas! Explore a new series on PBS with The Daytripper's Chet Garner and to see why grasslands and freshwater matter: https://nature.ly/4vJNA2k

The Nature Conservancy@nature· Apr 22

The best time to start caring for the planet was yesterday. The second-best time is now. 🌍 This Earth Day, take action for the lands, waters and wildlife we all depend on because the future is shaped by what we do today. Join us: https://nature.ly/43V0aR5