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Still hanging onto that Christmas tree? 🎄
Make sure its final stop doesn’t put forests at risk. Invasive pests can spread when trees are moved long distances, but disposing of your tree locally helps stop the spread!
Make sure its final stop doesn’t put forests at risk. Invasive pests can spread when trees are moved long distances, but disposing of your tree locally helps stop the spread!
Holiday Tips: Don’t Spread Forest Pests with Your Christmas Tree
Your Christmas tree or wreath could harbor forest pests. Here’s how to enjoy holiday traditions without spreading invasive species.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Still hanging onto that Christmas tree? 🎄
Make sure its final stop doesn’t put forests at risk. Invasive pests can spread when trees are moved long distances, but disposing of your tree locally helps stop the spread!
Make sure its final stop doesn’t put forests at risk. Invasive pests can spread when trees are moved long distances, but disposing of your tree locally helps stop the spread!
🌍 Things I’m Leaving in 2026
The illusion that endless growth is sustainable
The belief that convenience is worth the cost
The idea that nature is separate from us
The myth that progress means more consumption
The comfort of ignorance
The luxury of wasting what others fight to protect
The illusion that endless growth is sustainable
The belief that convenience is worth the cost
The idea that nature is separate from us
The myth that progress means more consumption
The comfort of ignorance
The luxury of wasting what others fight to protect
January 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM
🌍 Things I’m Leaving in 2026
The illusion that endless growth is sustainable
The belief that convenience is worth the cost
The idea that nature is separate from us
The myth that progress means more consumption
The comfort of ignorance
The luxury of wasting what others fight to protect
The illusion that endless growth is sustainable
The belief that convenience is worth the cost
The idea that nature is separate from us
The myth that progress means more consumption
The comfort of ignorance
The luxury of wasting what others fight to protect
Exciting news from Indiana!
We've expanded Douglas Woods Preserve by 265 acres, connecting two sections and protecting Fish Creek—one of the Great Lakes region's most diverse streams.
We've expanded Douglas Woods Preserve by 265 acres, connecting two sections and protecting Fish Creek—one of the Great Lakes region's most diverse streams.
Douglas Woods Nature Preserve Expands by 265 Acres
The Nature Conservancy in Indiana has acquired 265 acres in Steuben County, expanding Douglas Woods Nature Preserve and advancing long-term efforts to protect Fish Creek, one of the most biologi...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Exciting news from Indiana!
We've expanded Douglas Woods Preserve by 265 acres, connecting two sections and protecting Fish Creek—one of the Great Lakes region's most diverse streams.
We've expanded Douglas Woods Preserve by 265 acres, connecting two sections and protecting Fish Creek—one of the Great Lakes region's most diverse streams.
Some affirmations for 2026:
🌱 I move at the pace of nature – steady, rooted and resilient.
🌱 I trust the seasons of my life, knowing growth often begins quietly.
🌱 Like a forest, I am stronger through connection that nourishes me.
🌱 I welcome change the way rivers welcome new currents.
🌱 I move at the pace of nature – steady, rooted and resilient.
🌱 I trust the seasons of my life, knowing growth often begins quietly.
🌱 Like a forest, I am stronger through connection that nourishes me.
🌱 I welcome change the way rivers welcome new currents.
January 5, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Some affirmations for 2026:
🌱 I move at the pace of nature – steady, rooted and resilient.
🌱 I trust the seasons of my life, knowing growth often begins quietly.
🌱 Like a forest, I am stronger through connection that nourishes me.
🌱 I welcome change the way rivers welcome new currents.
🌱 I move at the pace of nature – steady, rooted and resilient.
🌱 I trust the seasons of my life, knowing growth often begins quietly.
🌱 Like a forest, I am stronger through connection that nourishes me.
🌱 I welcome change the way rivers welcome new currents.
🇨🇱 A historic milestone: 328,000 acres in the heart of Chilean Patagonia will now be protected.
Discover how bold collaboration made this possible.
Discover how bold collaboration made this possible.
Heart of Cochamó in Chilean Patagonia to Be Protected After Historic Purchase
After a period of local and international fundraising, Conserva Puchegüín announces next steps in creating a 328,000-plus-acre protected area in Chile.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
🇨🇱 A historic milestone: 328,000 acres in the heart of Chilean Patagonia will now be protected.
Discover how bold collaboration made this possible.
Discover how bold collaboration made this possible.
Reflecting on 2025, we're filled with gratitude. 💚
Every acre protected, every river restored—it all starts with you. THANK YOU.
But the work isn't done. Nature still needs us. Make your year-end gift today: https://nature.ly/4qeXXHV
Every acre protected, every river restored—it all starts with you. THANK YOU.
But the work isn't done. Nature still needs us. Make your year-end gift today: https://nature.ly/4qeXXHV
December 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Reflecting on 2025, we're filled with gratitude. 💚
Every acre protected, every river restored—it all starts with you. THANK YOU.
But the work isn't done. Nature still needs us. Make your year-end gift today: https://nature.ly/4qeXXHV
Every acre protected, every river restored—it all starts with you. THANK YOU.
But the work isn't done. Nature still needs us. Make your year-end gift today: https://nature.ly/4qeXXHV
Big conservation win in Pennsylvania! 🌲
We’ve protected 1,158 acres along the Allegheny Front — a critical migration corridor for wildlife adapting to a changing climate.
This is just one example of the incredible progress we made in 2025. Want to see more? Click here: https://nature.ly/3Y5vecy
We’ve protected 1,158 acres along the Allegheny Front — a critical migration corridor for wildlife adapting to a changing climate.
This is just one example of the incredible progress we made in 2025. Want to see more? Click here: https://nature.ly/3Y5vecy
December 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Big conservation win in Pennsylvania! 🌲
We’ve protected 1,158 acres along the Allegheny Front — a critical migration corridor for wildlife adapting to a changing climate.
This is just one example of the incredible progress we made in 2025. Want to see more? Click here: https://nature.ly/3Y5vecy
We’ve protected 1,158 acres along the Allegheny Front — a critical migration corridor for wildlife adapting to a changing climate.
This is just one example of the incredible progress we made in 2025. Want to see more? Click here: https://nature.ly/3Y5vecy
Over 20 years ago, Nature Conservancy trustee Harry Groome wrote a letter to his first grandchild Hal, shortly after Hal was born.
What would you write in your letter to the future?
What would you write in your letter to the future?
December 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Over 20 years ago, Nature Conservancy trustee Harry Groome wrote a letter to his first grandchild Hal, shortly after Hal was born.
What would you write in your letter to the future?
What would you write in your letter to the future?
🧊 Nature's ice-cold masterpiece.
In a season of rush, find grace in the hush.
Let these frozen moments remind you to pause, breathe and find beauty in the quiet.
In a season of rush, find grace in the hush.
Let these frozen moments remind you to pause, breathe and find beauty in the quiet.
December 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🧊 Nature's ice-cold masterpiece.
In a season of rush, find grace in the hush.
Let these frozen moments remind you to pause, breathe and find beauty in the quiet.
In a season of rush, find grace in the hush.
Let these frozen moments remind you to pause, breathe and find beauty in the quiet.
All is calm. All is bright. ✨
December 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
All is calm. All is bright. ✨
Beautiful places, powerful protectors. Mangroves really can do it all—and a new study quantifies the economic benefit they provide. Find out what that number is.
Mangroves Slash Hurricane Damage in Florida by Billions
In Collier County alone, mangroves cut annual losses by $67M and prevented $4B in damages during Hurricane Ian.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Beautiful places, powerful protectors. Mangroves really can do it all—and a new study quantifies the economic benefit they provide. Find out what that number is.
Big win for Texas!
We protected 650+ acres at Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend, connecting habitats and safeguarding over a mile of Rio Grande riverfront.
One of many conservation wins you made possible this year. 🙌
We protected 650+ acres at Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend, connecting habitats and safeguarding over a mile of Rio Grande riverfront.
One of many conservation wins you made possible this year. 🙌
Big Wins in Land Conservation in 2025
Acre by acre, The Nature Conservancy achieved some big conservation wins in 2025, preserving beautiful places and saving wild landscapes across the U.S. and Canada. These land conservation success sto...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Big win for Texas!
We protected 650+ acres at Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend, connecting habitats and safeguarding over a mile of Rio Grande riverfront.
One of many conservation wins you made possible this year. 🙌
We protected 650+ acres at Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend, connecting habitats and safeguarding over a mile of Rio Grande riverfront.
One of many conservation wins you made possible this year. 🙌
Holiday kisses aside, mistletoe is a parasitic plant with some legendary lore. From ancient rituals to modern décor, its story is rooted in both nature and myth.
Mistletoe: A Natural and Human History
The myths and natural history behind the holiday mistletoe tradition.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Holiday kisses aside, mistletoe is a parasitic plant with some legendary lore. From ancient rituals to modern décor, its story is rooted in both nature and myth.
America's national parks are essential for our health, outdoor recreation and way of life. But right now, they're under threat... again.
📣 Stand with us and tell your elected leaders to keep public lands in public hands: https://nature.ly/3MJ9DUR
📣 Stand with us and tell your elected leaders to keep public lands in public hands: https://nature.ly/3MJ9DUR
December 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
America's national parks are essential for our health, outdoor recreation and way of life. But right now, they're under threat... again.
📣 Stand with us and tell your elected leaders to keep public lands in public hands: https://nature.ly/3MJ9DUR
📣 Stand with us and tell your elected leaders to keep public lands in public hands: https://nature.ly/3MJ9DUR
In 2025, we protected 10,300 acres at Huerfano River Canyon Ranch — 11 miles of river, cottonwood woodlands, marshes, and dramatic cliffs. This landscape is home to black bears, pronghorn, thriving elk herds, and the checkered whiptail found nowhere else on Earth.
Big Wins in Land Conservation in 2025
Acre by acre, The Nature Conservancy achieved some big conservation wins in 2025, preserving beautiful places and saving wild landscapes across the U.S. and Canada. These land conservation success sto...
nature.ly
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In 2025, we protected 10,300 acres at Huerfano River Canyon Ranch — 11 miles of river, cottonwood woodlands, marshes, and dramatic cliffs. This landscape is home to black bears, pronghorn, thriving elk herds, and the checkered whiptail found nowhere else on Earth.
📚 Nature lovers, we've got your next great read! Our team has curated a list of captivating books that transport you to distant lands and tackle big conservation ideas. From graphic memoirs to novels set on remote islands, these stories celebrate the beauty and complexity of our natural world.
Cool Green Holiday Book Review 2025
Read on for six of our favorite conservation and nature books from 2025 to enjoy this holiday season, on your own or with your family.
blog.nature.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
📚 Nature lovers, we've got your next great read! Our team has curated a list of captivating books that transport you to distant lands and tackle big conservation ideas. From graphic memoirs to novels set on remote islands, these stories celebrate the beauty and complexity of our natural world.
Real or fake Christmas tree: what's the best choice for nature?
🎄 Read all of the pros and cons: https://nature.ly/3MLcfS2
🎄 Read all of the pros and cons: https://nature.ly/3MLcfS2
December 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Real or fake Christmas tree: what's the best choice for nature?
🎄 Read all of the pros and cons: https://nature.ly/3MLcfS2
🎄 Read all of the pros and cons: https://nature.ly/3MLcfS2
Real reindeer aren’t just holiday magic, they’re Arctic survival experts. From color-changing eyes to epic migrations, these animals redefine what it means to be resilient. 🦌❄️
Real Reindeer Are More Amazing Than You Ever Imagined
Glowing noses, or hooves that go click-click-click? Real reindeer are actually even more spectacular than their fictional counterparts.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Real reindeer aren’t just holiday magic, they’re Arctic survival experts. From color-changing eyes to epic migrations, these animals redefine what it means to be resilient. 🦌❄️
🎄 Real vs. fake Christmas trees....which one is better for the planet?
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
Real vs. Fake—Which Christmas Tree Is Better for the Environment?
Want a more sustainable holiday? Looking for an eco-friendly Christmas tree? Here’s why buying a real Christmas tree this year can help the planet.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🎄 Real vs. fake Christmas trees....which one is better for the planet?
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
Big win for Virginia & nature! ☀️
We've protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow, an Eastern Shore treasure. Its tidal marshes, forests and wetlands will shelter wildlife and safeguard clean water for generations.
Explore more wins you made possible in 2025: https://nature.ly/44WlMfe
We've protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow, an Eastern Shore treasure. Its tidal marshes, forests and wetlands will shelter wildlife and safeguard clean water for generations.
Explore more wins you made possible in 2025: https://nature.ly/44WlMfe
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Big win for Virginia & nature! ☀️
We've protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow, an Eastern Shore treasure. Its tidal marshes, forests and wetlands will shelter wildlife and safeguard clean water for generations.
Explore more wins you made possible in 2025: https://nature.ly/44WlMfe
We've protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow, an Eastern Shore treasure. Its tidal marshes, forests and wetlands will shelter wildlife and safeguard clean water for generations.
Explore more wins you made possible in 2025: https://nature.ly/44WlMfe
The last wild expanse of California coastline is a living laboratory and sanctuary for rare species and cultural treasures.
Explore Dangermond Preserve: https://nature.ly/3YhQ5t7
Explore Dangermond Preserve: https://nature.ly/3YhQ5t7
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The last wild expanse of California coastline is a living laboratory and sanctuary for rare species and cultural treasures.
Explore Dangermond Preserve: https://nature.ly/3YhQ5t7
Explore Dangermond Preserve: https://nature.ly/3YhQ5t7
Sometimes, the most important work happens behind the scenes. While pocket gophers might not win any popularity contests with gardeners, these little diggers play a crucial role in our ecosystems. Their burrowing helps aerate soil and reduce erosion!
Quality Time with Pocket Gophers
Most North Americans have heard of gophers. But what about the elusive pocket gopher?
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December 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sometimes, the most important work happens behind the scenes. While pocket gophers might not win any popularity contests with gardeners, these little diggers play a crucial role in our ecosystems. Their burrowing helps aerate soil and reduce erosion!
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean birds don’t need water! If you’re thinking of putting away your bird bath, think again. We’ve rounded up a few ways you can help out the thirsty birds without causing any harm.
Should You Provide Water for Birds in Winter?
Many provide birds food in winter. What about water?
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December 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean birds don’t need water! If you’re thinking of putting away your bird bath, think again. We’ve rounded up a few ways you can help out the thirsty birds without causing any harm.
Meet nature's ultimate gift-givers: Clark's nutcrackers.
Proving that even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌲
This #GivingTuesday, support some of nature's best givers – donate to our Matching Gift Fund: https://nature.ly/48tUdv2
Proving that even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌲
This #GivingTuesday, support some of nature's best givers – donate to our Matching Gift Fund: https://nature.ly/48tUdv2
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Meet nature's ultimate gift-givers: Clark's nutcrackers.
Proving that even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌲
This #GivingTuesday, support some of nature's best givers – donate to our Matching Gift Fund: https://nature.ly/48tUdv2
Proving that even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌲
This #GivingTuesday, support some of nature's best givers – donate to our Matching Gift Fund: https://nature.ly/48tUdv2
This Giving Tuesday, you hold the power to protect and restore nature. Your gift supports conservation in 80+ countries, fuels 1,000 scientists and safeguards 125M acres. Be part of the change: https://nature.ly/48nAcGg
December 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This Giving Tuesday, you hold the power to protect and restore nature. Your gift supports conservation in 80+ countries, fuels 1,000 scientists and safeguards 125M acres. Be part of the change: https://nature.ly/48nAcGg