How You Can Help
Your donation to The Nature Conservancy today will help ensure that the world’s oceans and coasts as well as all our precious natural resources are protected for generations to come.
Put Your IRA to Work for Conservation
If you are age 70-and-a-half or older, you have a window of opportunity to make tax-free charitable gifts to the Conservancy from your individual retirement account (IRA). The Pension Protection Act of 2006 allows individuals to donate up to $100,000 in 2006 and 2007 to qualified charities including The Nature Conservancy.
Nature Conservancy Magazine
Every issue of our magazine includes great articles about fascinating outdoor places, gorgeous photography from around the world, timely and informative book reviews, and exciting nature travel ideas.
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Featured Image (Download as Wallpaper)
Reef Fish and Staghorn Coral, Bali, Indonesia © Fred Bavendam/Minden Pictures |
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| Staghorn coral, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Photo © Fred Bavendam/Minden Pictures |
Building a Better Coral: Our Marine Work in Action
The magnificent staghorn coral — so named because it looks like an antler rack — was one of the first corals to make the U.S. endangered species list. Now The Nature Conservancy has partnered with a Florida aquarium dealer to restore the staghorn by growing it on underwater concrete blocks, where it's flourishing. The story is just one example of our great work restoring marine ecosystems!
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| Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, Oregon. Photo © Rick McEwan |
Have You Entered Our Photo Contest?
Almost 3,000 images have been entered in the Conservancy's first-ever digital photo competition — but have you sent us yours? Original photos of your favorite lands, waters, plants, animals and people in nature are all eligible. One winning image will be featured on the nature.org website, visited by more than 4 million people annually. And another picture will be printed in the 2008 Conservancy calendar!
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| Prickly Pear Cactus. Photo © iStockphoto |
Desert Combat: Fighting the Cactus Moth
Once used as a biocontrol agent against prickly pear cactuses in Australia, the cactus moth has recently decimated plants from the Caribbean to Alabama. Now, the moth threatens to jump to the Mexican mainland — and potentially the American Southwest. Learn how the Conservancy is leading the fight against this classic invasive species with innovative methods of prevention and detection.
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| Beaches at Pez Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Photo © Ryan Finchum/Emerald Planet |
Plan Your 2007 Nature Getaway
Two new trips have just been added to our 2007 Conservation Journeys lineup! You can snorkel the longest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere, explore awesome Mayan ruins, or hike through cloud forests and tube down freshwater rivers! Each trip visits our conservation projects and highlights the strategies used to protect them.
The New FAQ for Conservancy Members
Address changes? Preserve access? Mailing issues? If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers at our online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) site! You can search by topic, keyword, or just browse the top 15. And if you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, send us an email from our support site. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
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| Raccoon in Maryland. Photo © Craig Wood |
Enviro-tips: Should You Feed Winter Wildlife?
Birds, possums, raccoons and rabbits: Winter can bring an abundance of wildlife to your backyard. But should you feed that hungry-looking deer or skunk — or build a brush pile instead? Read our tips before you start doling out the treats!
November's Success Stories
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Each week, our Nature Stories podcast brings you unexpected tales of people's connections with the natural world. You may subscribe to the series or download the individual stories through the links below.
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