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Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Working in 79 countries and territories, all 50 U.S. states and your backyard.

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We interrupt your daily twitter scrolling to bring you this photo of this Ruby-crowned Kinglet because... look at that face 😍. Drop a like and continue your day.
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🔎 Spotted in Washington, D.C : your friendly red-eyed screaming neighborhood #cicada . They've arrived... have you seen them around? More about this creature we protect and what you need to know about the #BroodX emergence, HERE:
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Nature has regulated #climatechange for millennia. It’s the forgotten climate solution.
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The ocean covers 70% of our planet and supports 100% of life of Earth. #WorldOceansDay
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We are the largest private landowner in #BearsEars National Monument. We are deeply disappointed & concerned w/ the Administration's decision to shrink these monuments. And we have our reasons >>>
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Biodiversity. Jobs. Air quality. Just a few of the many benefits that come from planting trees. #ArborDay
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We do not protect the Earth just so it can survive. We protect the Earth so we can all thrive. #WorldEnvironmentDay
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Pangolins are known as the guardians of the forests, reducing termite destruction & maintaining a balanced ecosystem. #WorldPangolinDay
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On #NationalBirdDay , we dance like this...
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Here's to conservation, to owls, and to great photography. #WorldPhotoDay
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Mighty & majestic, trees are also a cost-effective solution to urban heat and air pollution.
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We envision a world where the diversity of life thrives. We're working towards it, on #WorldWildlifeDay and every day.
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#FacebookDown ? Get outside.
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It's definitely the day to give to others. Find a cause you care about! Gifts today to @nature_org go TWICE as far! #GivingTuesday
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Each step forward is one closer to reaching our 2030 goals. Stand up for nature and for our future generations by signing the pledge:
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Graceful & endangered, an encounter w/ an endangered Hawksbill Turtle leaves us speechless. #WorldWildlifeDay (vid from our own @stephwear )
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With a new year comes fresh momentum for achieving ambitious climate and environmental goals. We asked young and emerging professionals around the world for their insight into what 2024 could bring:
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It's #SquirrelAppreciationDay ! These furballs do a LOT for forests! Hooray squirrels!
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Take it from @rainnwilson : for every conservation success story, there are more waiting for our help. Learn more about nature's comebacks here:
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Whoever you are, you need nature. That's why curbing species loss isn't just an “environmental” issue—it’s everyone’s issue. Learn why solutions #ForNature must involve all sectors of society → #NatureNow
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Do not underestimate the power of the forest. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay
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“I am at home among trees.” -J.R.R Tolkien RT if you agree 💯🌳
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🌍 As world leaders arrive at #WEF24 in Davos today, the energy transition will be high on the agenda. But how can we ensure that a more sustainable energy future is also #naturepositive and just? Learn more about our work with @Ener_Community 👉 🔗
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Oceans are blue 🌊 Forests are green 🌳 They both suck up carbon So let’s keep them clean! #ScienceValentines
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This is BIG: We’re about to release 5 million ecosystem engineers into the ocean, where they’ll help restore 27 acres of native reefs. How we’re supporting sustainable oyster farmers affected by COVID-19 & #OurOcean :
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An encounter like this is just another reason why we live to conserve. Happy #WorldTurtleDay .
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We've seen some big wins at #COP28 – like a fund for loss & damage and pledges from 120+ countries to triple clean energy capacity by 2030. But one of the most important issues – phasing out fossil fuels – remains unresolved. It's time to be bold.
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Thank you for standing up for our natural world in 2023. Let's keep it going in 2024. 💚
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Tourism funds wildlife conservation in many places worldwide—but #COVID19 has shown us the need for more sustainable revenue streams.
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It had been ~200 years since bison roamed on prairie in Indiana. Excited to release a herd at Kankakee Sands!
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"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious." – Stephen Hawking Photo by Jeff Stamer (2017 Photo Contest)
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With only 6 years left to reach our 2030 goals, it’s essential that leaders around the world prioritize the health of our planet over profits.
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Enter the year of the dragon 🐉. We wish our colleagues in Asia Pacific and those who celebrate a happy and productive #LunarNewYear ! We look forward to collaborating and protecting more lands and waters with you in 2024.💚
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We asked young and emerging professionals to share their hopes and fears about the year ahead. Here is what they had to say:
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Mangroves are one of Mother Nature's most brilliant technologies. | cc @WWF @ConservationOrg
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Transforming our food system is critical to achieving global #climatechange & #biodiversity goals. Today, we’re proud to announce a new collaboration with @WeAreLDC on regenerative #agriculture , deforestation and conversion-free production. Learn more:
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Love is all around us, especially in nature! This #ValentinesDay , let's celebrate the lessons we can learn from animals about love and connection. From their beautiful songs to their thoughtful gestures, these sweethearts show us the true meaning of love.💚
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Every little bit makes a difference. As 2023 comes to an end, we want to say thank you for helping protect our natural world, one acre at a time.💚
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Bald eagles have fought through habitat destruction, hunting due to competition w/ livestock, & the insecticide DDT. Conservation has helped #eagles rebound from <500 pairs in 1963 to 10,000 today. E-A-G-L-E-S are comeback kids! #FlyEaglesFly
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The moment when 10 new bison arrive at @nature_indiana 's Kankakee Sands, where they'll help restore the prairie ecosystem.
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A feel good story for your Saturday: After restoring Montrose beach in Chicago, volunteers began to safeguard nesting grounds. When two piping plovers, (Monty and Rose) came back, it sparked a flurry of curiosity – and action 💚.
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Monitored freshwater populations have plummeted by 83% since 1970. And more than 2 billion people don’t have access to reliable drinking water. We can still reverse the flood of bad news with the choices we make. But we need to work—and flow—together.
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Your water comes from somewhere. Somewhere worth protecting. Happy #WorldWaterDay !
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Are you a change maker working to build a sustainable future? Subscribe to TNC's monthly take on the biggest challenges facing people & the planet. 🔗 Subscribe:
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📢 🇦🇪 A significant step: countries at #COP28 have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. "The final text signals governments are finally open to dealing with the elephant in the room." - @DeutzinDC
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🌿 NATURE FINDS A WAY! 🌿 Great news out of Europe today as the European Parliament adopts the groundbreaking Nature Restoration Law: a world-first legal framework to combat biodiversity loss and climate change.
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Your support helps make a difference for nature. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. 💚
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Leonardo da Vinci once said, “water is the driving force of all nature.” He was right: water connects every living thing on the planet. Now, these freshwater ecosystems are in trouble, but we CAN protect them and they can recover–quickly. Here’s how:
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Incredible news! @Nature_ny and @NYSDEC are protecting over 14,600 acres in the Adirondacks, providing public access to ~6,000 acres, establishing a first-of-its-kind freshwater research preserve, and restoring Indigenous Peoples' access. Learn more at
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Big news! Seychelles just protected an area of ocean the size of Great Britain! That's 81,000 sq miles. Help us congratulate all those who made it happen>>>
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We know our natural world is in crisis, but there is still time to turn things around. Join the call for a #NaturePositive , net-zero emissions and equitable world. #COP28
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Love is our most powerful natural resource. No matter who you are, where you’re from or whom you love, we work to make sure every life on Earth thrives. #PrideMonth
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🌿 It's Nature Day at #COP28 , so we're taking stock of how we're doing one year on to deliver the financial goals and targets of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. 📊 Introducing the 10PP dashboard: #NaturePositive #FinanceBiodiversity
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To mark the anniversary of the signing of the #GBF , @nature_org @HACoalition and @IUCN_WCPA have launched , a new resource for countries seeking to #Protect30x30 📸: Allison Law/TNC Photo Contest 2022
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🏔 🏖 On Global #TourismResilience Day, we're joining @GCAdaptation to look at how - while tourism accounts for about 8% of global carbon emissions - it could also play a big role in addressing climate change, and help turn the tide for people and planet.
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The oyster industry is facing big challenges – but farmers have great ideas about how to address those challenges. The SOAR Resiliency Fund is supporting 47 farmer-led projects to advance innovation, resilience and diversity in shellfish aquaculture.
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Have you heard about Colombia’s newest #NationalPark ? @nature_org is proud to support the formal protection of Serranía de Manacacías by creating Colombia’s 61st national park— a haven for hundreds of species of birds, mammals & freshwater fish.
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Though famed for its iconic wetlands, Norfolk, England faces a growing list of water woes. Enter the Norfolk Water Fund: a £30 million portfolio of nature-based solutions for the people of Norfolk in partnership w/ @NorfolkCC @WaterREast & @AnglianWater .
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"Bear with me, mom... I just need to get a closer look." To all the mama bears who protect and humor their cubs in all ways and places, Happy #MothersDay !
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Our planet is calling for action, and Europe aims to find an answer. Together with environmental stakeholders, we're shaping a green future through strong policies. @NoorYafai , highlights the importance of business support for green policies. 🌍
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Happy #WorldPhotoDay . This one's worth at least 1,000 words.
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✨They're the treasured signs of summer and to many, part of a nostalgic memory.✨ Nature Conservancy Magazine talks to firefly expert, Lynn Faust.
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Keep calm and carry on. Smile through adversity. The glass is half full. Whatever the mantra, coral reefs need our optimism and action to save them. It’s not too late. #WorldOceansDay #CoralOn
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By 2050 at least 70% of people will live in a city. What does this urban growth mean for nature? We must empower cities to plan for a positive natural future.
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The good news: Almost everyone else knows that global warming is real:
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"Let me float an idea. What if we had a day, and it was just for otters?" #WorldOtterDay
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Water is life. We must protect it. This #WorldWaterDay , explore how nature can help.
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The power of trees: infographic edition.
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Rivers are lifelines for migratory fish and other species. Let’s keep them moving. #WFMD2016
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Oh hey, little guy. It's your day. #WorldSeaTurtleDay
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In Europe's Western Balkans, people from all walks of life are coming to the aid of their threatened, free-flowing rivers. Hear stories of ecological revival and spiritual renewal from a Montenegrin fisherman, a Serbian scientist & a Macedonian winemaker:
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New science suggests that “super reefs”—more resilient to a changing climate and warmer seas—could provide new opportunities for restoring threatened reefs.
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This tremendous gift from the #BezosEarthFund will help TNC and our partners implement nature-based solutions in two critical geographies.
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A huge win for oceans! Seychelles just announced two new Marine Protected Areas that equal the size of Great Britain. That's 81,000 sq miles!
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Protecting endangered species is a slow process. Maybe as slow as this endangered Desert Tortoise our staff found. #EndangeredSpeciesDay
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A quick look at that this moment in time that happened, was photographed and has now blessed your twitter feed. Continue your day. 🐻🧡 #FridayThoughts
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Here's to trails. Where origins & destinations are secondary, and the path is everything. #NationalTrailsDay
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Conservation success is unachievable without a diversity of perspectives. That’s why women and people of color need more seats at the decision making table.
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BREAKING: Nature can provide 37% of the solution to our climate problem by 2030. #nature4climate
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Nobody gave Grumpy Toad a valentine. Will you? #ValentinesDay
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🌊Hello. This is a #WorldOceansDay rest stop. 🌊
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🌍 The nature crisis is so urgent that we need to understand now – and every year to 2030 – what progress the world is making on nature finance. 📊 One year on from the Global Biodiversity Framework, we're taking stock: #COP28 #NaturePositive
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Celebrating #WorldBeeDay today! These pollinators are *ESSENTIAL* to life on Earth. They pollinate roughly 87% of all our crops ➡️which produce our plants ➡️ which give us food ➡️ which helps us live. And they're not aggressive, so bee kind, we absolutely need these guys. 🐝
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Without forests, there is no climate solution. Don't let forests be #TheForgottenSolution . || via @YEARSofLIVING & @JaneGoodallInst
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Sir David Attenborough speaks for so many of us... His powerful message to leaders at #COP26 reminds them why they are there. Let's show them the world is watching. 👀 #EyesOnCOP26
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#HappyNewYear ! The problems our world faces are solvable. Solving them will require partnership, sound science, & the leadership to make changes in the way we manage our health, economic systems, & governing policies. We CAN create a world where people & nature thrive.
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Happy #ValentinesDay ! Follow this thread throughout the day for wildlife speaking their own love language caught on 📸. To begin, two fox kits on a log in Menasha, Wisconsin share a sweet moment. 💚
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An international team of scientists is mastering the art and science of raising coral babies. Great story complete w/ video & photo: ( @bioGraphic )
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The quality of your water is directly dependent on the landscapes through which it flows. Forests play a vital role in securing water and beating climate change. #WWWeek
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A healthy coral reef can reduce wave force by 97%, protecting communities from storms, flooding and erosion. It's hard to imagine a coastal town without coral reefs. Protection. Just one benefit of corals. #WorldOceansDay
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Happy #WorldElephantDay ! A retweet is nice but here's your opportunity to directly say thank you to the hard-working wildlife rangers at Loisaba Conservancy in northern Kenya, who protect elephants & more:
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Green isn’t just a color, it’s a lifestyle. Happy #StPatricksDay to the lucky few who get to wear green every day. 💚🍀
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The quality of your water is directly dependent on the landscapes through which it flows. Forests are vital to securing water and beating climate change. #WorldWaterDay #IntlForestDay
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#WriteAHappyStoryIn4Words Fat birds of winter
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Let's just cut to the chase here: This is a baby quoll. via @dodo
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Good morning. Happy #EarthDay to our only home. 🌎
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