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

Biodiversity can only be protected once it’s understood. And understanding it takes monitoring: careful, consistent, on-the-ground observation.

🌈 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

Your voice makes a difference for public lands 🗣️ But major threats remain: sell-offs, challenges to the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the risk of transferring national lands to states that lack the resources to care for them. Tell Congress: Keep public lands in public hands.

Coral reefs cover just 1% of the ocean—but support 25% of marine life. As warming seas push reefs to the brink, scientists are racing to find and protect "super reefs" that could help them survive. There’s still time to shape what comes next.

"If you don't know what you have, you don't know how to protect it." Seagrasses account for 10% of the ocean’s ability to sequester carbon. But these underwater meadows are vanishing faster than forests. To protect them, first we need to effectively map them. nature.ly/4rZhzjS

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

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

Few actions are more urgent than conserving tropical forests. That's why we are committing USD $5 million in financial support to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility. #TFFF

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

A big milestone in sustainable fisheries management: 10 years of FishPath. 🎣 FishPath was built to turn science + local knowledge into management that people can actually use. A decade in, it’s supporting fisheries, communities and ecosystems around the world.

Exciting news! The Nature Conservancy’s 2025 Science Impact Report is out! This report highlights the remarkable achievements of TNC Science, showcasing the cutting-edge work propelling us towards our 2030 goals. Follow the link to read the full report https://nature.ly/4vWVeG0

Big news for our oceans! 🌊🐟 Five African nations have announced major new commitments to improve transparency in their fisheries at the Our Ocean Conference #OOC11.

Coral reefs are often framed as ecosystems we're losing. But what if some are built to endure? Scientists have now mapped 165,000 km² of reefs with the strongest chance of surviving climate change—offering a rare window of hope.

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

“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 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

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 2026 World Cup could be the hottest ever 🥵 From heat to wildfire smoke, cities are getting a preview of what climate-ready infrastructure really needs to look like.

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

Lasting conservation starts locally. That's why we're joining the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund to invest in locally led conservation across biodiversity hotspots worldwide. 🌍

"It's clear that progress is happening. The problem is that it isn't happening fast enough." TNC Chief Scientist @katharinehayhoe.com discusses the climate crisis, and shares reasons for hope.

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

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

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

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

It's World Fish Migration Day, a perfect time to learn more about how more than 1,000 fish species around the world migrate to, from or within rivers to fulfill other critical life cycle needs. See how we're reconnecting rivers with those who depend on it most, here: https://nature.ly/4dBiDF9

International Day of Biological Diversity is a reminder: biodiversity isn't a buzzword—it's the foundation of life on Earth. The more we protect it, the more it protects us.

"The most powerful conservation successes often begin with a clear, bold idea and a shared belief in its potential." - Jennifer Morris, CEO Explore how a shared vision leads to conservation progress in our 2025 Annual Report! ⬇️

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

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

The trick is not just planting enough trees, but planting the right kind. 🌳

Shortleaf pine forests once covered vast stretches of Arkansas, shaping open, sunlit woodlands. Today, only about 10% of their historic range remains in the US. BUT with fire, restoration and seed collection, we are working with partners to restore the forests.

Ted Turner's work helped redefine conservation, proving that private lands and private capital can be powerful forces for public good.

Tracking the "Ghost Cat" of Asia's Mountains 🐾 With wildlife cameras and cutting‑edge maps, scientists are tracing the hidden paths of snow leopards to protect their fragile mountain habitats.

Wildlife corridors reconnect fragmented landscapes, helping animals find food, mates and safe passage across the Midwest. When nature has room to move, ecosystems stay resilient and communities benefit too.

Love forests, we do. ⭐

This is what modern conservation can look like. Healthy rivers. Thriving communities. Economic benefits that add up. New data reveals how smarter dam operations are improving lives and landscapes.

We’re thrilled the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Farm Bill, which is the largest source of federal support for conservation and the people who steward our lands. Today’s vote brings us one step closer to a five-year bill that supports both people and nature.

Hidden in the cliffs of Hickory Nut Gorge in North Carolina lives a salamander found nowhere else on Earth. Before Hurricane Helene struck, there were only an estimated 200 to 500 Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders left. Now, a dedicated team of conservationists are working to bring them back.

How can Colin Jost and Pete Davidson offload their boondoggle ferry? ⛴️ Sink it, artificial reef experts say.

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 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

🥞 Meet Pancakes Jr., the newest black bear cub at TNC's Independence Creek Preserve in Texas! This little cub isn't just adorable, he's part of a wonderful conservation success story.

Congrats to the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners! 🏆 These six women prove that ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact on the environment. Discover their stories: goldmanprize.org/2026 #GoldmanPrize @goldmanprize.bsky.social#GoldmanPrize

Burning the land to build a better, healthier forest. 🔥

For generations, people have shaped the world we live in today. What we do next will shape the lives of our kids, our friends’ kids and their families for years to come – even if we’re not here to see it. This Earth Day, we’re showing up for the future. How will you make a difference?

What’s a tiny nature moment that made you pause this week? We collected a whole guide of moments like that.

For the next few weeks, a tallgrass prairie will host a dance party: That is, a male Attwater’s prairie chicken, one of the rarest birds in Texas, dancing to attract a mate. 🕺

Nature isn’t just good for the planet—it’s essential for our health. A new brief from @who.int & @nature.org shows how #NatureBasedSolutions can reduce disease risk, support mental health, and strengthen health systems while restoring biodiversity. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/NbS-for-Health