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Nature Conservancy Magazine
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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.

Great Places
February 7, 2008
Volume 8, Issue 2


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Everyday Environmentalist
London's Borough Market. Photo © Stuart Freedman
Are You an Everyday Environmentalist?
Remember when "environmentalism" meant recycling? It's not so simple anymore. Check out our tips from Conservancy staff and leading environment bloggers on how to make personal, science-based choices to help save the planet — and then send us your tips.

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Pronghorn antelopes, Wyoming. Photo © Janet Haas
Give Green Valentine's Day Gifts
This Valentine's Day, say "I love you" and share your passion for conservation at the same time! Give your friends and loved ones special green gifts from The Nature Conservancy. You can send organic flowers or an e-card, give a gift membership or even Adopt an Acre™ to help protect Earth's last great places.

See Video of a Bison Round-Up!
Bison round-up. Photo © Jay Harrod/TNC
See Video of a Bison Round-Up!
2,500 bison at Oklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve are rounded up every fall and herded into pens for their annual check-up. See what it's like to be part of the action — and find out how bison help restore plant diversity on the prairie.

Snakes, Frogs, Lizards...Oh My!
Parrot snake. Photo © Steffen Reichle/TNC
Snakes, Frogs, Lizards...Oh My!
Conservancy scientist Steffen Reichle likes to traipse around Bolivia's Chiquitano dry forests in the middle of the night, taking close-up photos of his favorite reptiles and amphibians. Check out his amazing photos and find out why the best chance these species have for survival is protection of the forest.

Wild Life
Conservancy lead scientist Sanjayan.
Photo © Erika Nortemann/TNC
A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
Does poverty matter to conservation efforts? Find out when Conservancy lead scientist Sanjayan goes to West Africa's Upper Guinean Rainforest, where he photographs a boy cooking dinner...and discovers more than just what's on the menu.

Ask the Conservationist
Indoor cat.
Photo © Aaron Becker
Ask the Conservationist: Cat vs. Bird?
What's a bigger threat to migratory birds in the Western Hemisphere — loss of habitat or 'outdoor' cats? Dave Mehlman, the Conservancy's migratory bird specialist, has the answer.

EcoGeek
EcoGeek: The Coolest Green Tech
What's the latest news in green autos? And did the guy who invented the Super Soaker really discover a way to double the efficiency of solar-to-energy conversions? Find out in EcoGeek, our monthly column about green science, gadgets and technology.

Photo of the Month
Photo of the Month

“I focused my lens on the shrublands at the foot of the rain-soaked dunes.”

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Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Colorado
Photo © Erika Nortemann/TNC

Nature Stories Podcast Podcasts
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.
Wild Crafting
Meet a couple who earn their living by foraging mushrooms, herbs and other pickings from the woods of Vermont. Producer: Emily Botein
As Close to Nature as I Can
Nine dogs, two donkeys and one American expat try to live off the land in rural Mexico. Producer: Carmen Delzell with Emily Botein
Buffalo Soldier
What happens when a man dreams about a life on the land, and that land turns out to be unwelcoming? Producer: Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister
Tired of Travel Porn
Writer Bill McKibben discovers that paradise is much closer to home than glossy travel brochures want you to believe. Producer: Bill McKibben with Emily Botein
Photo Credits (from top): Photo © Alex Potemkin; © Carmen Delzell; © Jay Harrod/TNC; © Mark Godfrey/TNC.
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