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How You Can Help
This Father’s Day, plant trees in Dad’s name, Adopt an Acre or give Dad a gift membership from our green gift guide.

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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
June 4, 2009
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Salmon Country
Salmon.
Photo © Bridget Besaw
Salmon Country
See amazing video about how the Conservancy is working with farmers, ranchers and others to restore once-majestic salmon runs in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.

World Oceans Day
Healthy corals, Palmyra Atoll.
Photo © Rod Salm/TNC
Healthy Coral, Sick Coral
In honor of World Oceans Day, Conservancy marine scientist Rod Salm narrates a photo slideshow about coral reefs — why they matter, what’s killing them and how we’re helping preserve and restore reefs around the world.

 The Webby Awards
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Vote For Our Webby Acceptance Speech
The Nature Conservancy’s Web site has won two 2009 Webby awards, considered the Internet’s highest honor. Now we need a five-word acceptance speech (per Webby guidelines). Help us by voting for your favorite among these reader-submitted suggestions.

Father's Day
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
Photo © Tina McCoy
Make a Difference this Father's Day
This Father's Day, get Dad a gift that makes an impact. Whether you plant a tree in his name, Adopt an Acre® in his honor or give a gift membership, Dad will be sure to love your gift — and he'll enjoy it all year long!

Nature Rocks!
Birding with children, California.
Photo © Harold E. Malde
Nature Rocks!
Research suggests that nature nurtures happier, healthier and smarter children. The Nature Conservancy is proud to be part of a new national campaign called Nature Rocks — an effort designed to inspire and empower parents and their families to play, explore and enjoy quality time in the outdoors.

Ask the Conservationist: How to Be a Conservationist
Sanjayan explains carbon sequestration on a hike in Vermont.
Mark Godfrey/TNC
Ask the Conservationist:
How to Be a Conservationist
We often get emails from students wondering how they can prepare for careers in conservation. Our lead scientist Sanjayan offers his “Top 10” tips for how to become a conservationist.

Photo of the Month
Photo of the Month

“I positioned myself directly in his return path…”

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Hawksbill turtle.
Photo © Jeff Yonover

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.
The Big Swim
Come along for an icy five-mile swim off the coast of British Columbia. By Carrie Saxifrage and produced by Steve Wadhams for the CBC's Outfront
Fire Lookouts
Few of the 5,000 lookouts across the United States are still used. Producer: Jeff Rice
Cody Appleseed
A guerrilla gardener takes over an island in order to plant trees. Producer: Allison Swaim with the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Paradise Lost
From tropical island to urban high-rise...one couple's tale. By Emelia Symington Fedy and produced by Neil Sandell for the CBC's Outfront.
Photo Credits (from top): Photo © Ruthieki/Creative Commons license; © Ben Amstutz/Creative Commons license; © Scott Warren; © Marthen Welly/TNC.
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