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Uphill. Downhill. Mossy. Covered. Sandy. Winding. Rocky. Grassy. Flat. Pretty. Snowy. Muddy. Dry. Easy. Challenging. Busy. Quiet. There's a perfect path for everyone. Head to our bio to find yours. 📸 : Blowing Rocks Preserve, Florida: JMC Photography Moody Forest Preserve, Georgia: Jason Crawley Cranesville Swamp Preserve, West Virginia: Kent Mason Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, Arizona: Mark Godfrey/TNC Santa Fe Canyon Preserve, New …

The history of gray wolves in America is complex. Widespread misunderstanding of the animal’s essential role in keeping ecosystems balanced led to a government-sanctioned extermination plan that nearly wiped out the entire species. We’ve been in a legal battle to give gray wolves a full chance at recovery, and we have no plans on giving up.

Some of the world’s old-growth forests—from the Tongass in Alaska to the coastal rainforests of Canada—are under threat from the logging industry. With the most critical years ahead of us for taking climate action, we don't have the time to regrow our ancient forests.

Yellow-eared parrots. In Colombia, these birds and other species rely on the fruits of the Quindío wax palm (second picture). But Colombia’s slow-growing National Tree fell on tough times in the 1990s and early 2000s. It's classified as vulnerable by IUCN. In part, this is due to an apparent illness named Ronces disease. Also, because of …

There's not a single human out of the 703 million people today who don't have clean water that we don't know how to help. This. Is. A. Solvable. Problem.

In places without clean water, women and girls around the world spend an estimated 200 million hours each day walking for water that isn’t even safe to drink. But with clean water comes time: time to go to school, to earn extra income, to spend with family and friends. On April 27, our friends at aveda are …

This Earth Month, learn how to live more sustainably! Political and collective action are a critical piece of protecting our environment and building a more liveable and just world. And, especially under a hostile Trump administration, our individual actions can and do make a difference. When we act, we can also inspire our friends and …

The case for the Ambler Road had been settled. Regulators would not cleave through Alaska's Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, one of the last untouched wild areas of America. However, with President Trump in office, all bets are off. Now, a community that fought to keep the road out of their traditional homelands …

Under the guise of a “National Energy Emergency,” the U.S. Department of the Interior is illegally bypassing environmental laws to fast-track fossil fuel and mining projects on public lands and in federal waters.

Whether through fens or forests. Along straight paths or winding. There’s something magical about being on a trail. Thanks to the work of countless volunteers, donors, partners and staff, TNC protects hundreds of nature preserves across the U.S. Find your next adventure: https://nature.ly/42oMLQ5 Blowing Rocks Preserve, Florida: © Mike Olliver Paw Paw Prairie Fen Preserve, Michigan: © Jason …

Did you know there are multiple subspecies of giant tortoises found in the Galápagos? Those that live on the larger islands where there is more rain have “dome” shaped shells, while those that live in drier conditions are smaller tortoises and have a “saddleback” shell. Watch two giant saddleback tortoises getting fed at The Charles …

There's not a single human out of the 703 million people today who don't have clean water that we don't know how to help. This. Is. A. Solvable. Problem.

When the iconic gray wolf first gained protection under the Endangered Species Act nearly 50 years ago, its population was at risk of disappearing forever. We’ve been in a legal battle to give gray wolves a full chance at recovery, and we have no plans on giving up.

In Colombia, yellow-eared parrots and other species rely on the fruits of the Quindío wax palm. But the slow-growing tree is considered Vulnerable by IUCN. Now, through seed propagation and the rescue of seedlings, WCS Colombia and partners are giving the tree a boost.

Under the guise of a “National Energy Emergency,” the U.S. Department of the Interior is illegally bypassing environmental laws to fast-track fossil fuel and mining projects on public lands and in federal waters. nrdc.org/stories/no-wer…

The case for the Ambler Road had been settled. Regulators would not cleave through Alaska's Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, one of the last untouched wild areas of America. However, with President Trump in office, all bets are off. Now, a community that fought pic.x.com/1ixxagPZFy

When fires and floods hit, fossil fuel and insurance corporations should pay families what they owe. But instead, many insurers are jacking up rates and canceling coverage for homeowners and renters—and leaving taxpayers with the bill. nrdc.org/stories/who-pa…

Berkshire Hathaway: Burning your cash and the planet. The major utilities owned by Berkshire Hathaway–MidAmerican Energy, PacifiCorp, and NV Energy–are doubling down on fossil fuels while harming the health and pocketbooks of customers. Act now by asking Berkshire Hathaway pic.x.com/j4qSH5Ng2z

In Colombia, yellow-eared parrots and other species rely on the fruits of the Quindío wax palm. But the slow-growing National Tree is considered Vulnerable by IUCN. Now, through seed propagation and the rescue of seedlings, @wcscolombia and partners are giving the tree a boost. pic.x.com/y8fJJgGC3apic.x.com/y8fJJgGC3a

Proud to announce that @BankofAmerica, @CAFISecretariat, @GoodEnergies, and the @UBS Optimus Foundation have made financial commitments to the High Integrity Forest Investment (HIFOR) Initiative. bit.ly/434zXyk pic.x.com/yPowYEmRhU

The Trump administration thinks four weeks is enough to determine the environmental hazards of drilling and mining projects that will operate for years. They’re willing to gamble with our clean air and water to pad the bottom lines of billionaires. sierraclub.org/press-releases…