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🧊 Nature's ice-cold masterpiece.
In a season of rush, find grace in the hush.
Let these frozen moments remind you to pause, breathe and find beauty in the quiet.
In a season of rush, find grace in the hush.
Let these frozen moments remind you to pause, breathe and find beauty in the quiet.
December 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🧊 Nature's ice-cold masterpiece.
In a season of rush, find grace in the hush.
Let these frozen moments remind you to pause, breathe and find beauty in the quiet.
In a season of rush, find grace in the hush.
Let these frozen moments remind you to pause, breathe and find beauty in the quiet.
All is calm. All is bright. ✨
December 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
All is calm. All is bright. ✨
Beautiful places, powerful protectors. Mangroves really can do it all—and a new study quantifies the economic benefit they provide. Find out what that number is.
Mangroves Slash Hurricane Damage in Florida by Billions
In Collier County alone, mangroves cut annual losses by $67M and prevented $4B in damages during Hurricane Ian.
blog.nature.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Beautiful places, powerful protectors. Mangroves really can do it all—and a new study quantifies the economic benefit they provide. Find out what that number is.
Big win for Texas!
We protected 650+ acres at Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend, connecting habitats and safeguarding over a mile of Rio Grande riverfront.
One of many conservation wins you made possible this year. 🙌
We protected 650+ acres at Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend, connecting habitats and safeguarding over a mile of Rio Grande riverfront.
One of many conservation wins you made possible this year. 🙌
Big Wins in Land Conservation in 2025
Acre by acre, The Nature Conservancy achieved some big conservation wins in 2025, preserving beautiful places and saving wild landscapes across the U.S. and Canada. These land conservation success sto...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Big win for Texas!
We protected 650+ acres at Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend, connecting habitats and safeguarding over a mile of Rio Grande riverfront.
One of many conservation wins you made possible this year. 🙌
We protected 650+ acres at Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend, connecting habitats and safeguarding over a mile of Rio Grande riverfront.
One of many conservation wins you made possible this year. 🙌
Holiday kisses aside, mistletoe is a parasitic plant with some legendary lore. From ancient rituals to modern décor, its story is rooted in both nature and myth.
Mistletoe: A Natural and Human History
The myths and natural history behind the holiday mistletoe tradition.
blog.nature.org
December 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Holiday kisses aside, mistletoe is a parasitic plant with some legendary lore. From ancient rituals to modern décor, its story is rooted in both nature and myth.
America's national parks are essential for our health, outdoor recreation and way of life. But right now, they're under threat... again.
📣 Stand with us and tell your elected leaders to keep public lands in public hands: https://nature.ly/3MJ9DUR
📣 Stand with us and tell your elected leaders to keep public lands in public hands: https://nature.ly/3MJ9DUR
December 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
America's national parks are essential for our health, outdoor recreation and way of life. But right now, they're under threat... again.
📣 Stand with us and tell your elected leaders to keep public lands in public hands: https://nature.ly/3MJ9DUR
📣 Stand with us and tell your elected leaders to keep public lands in public hands: https://nature.ly/3MJ9DUR
In 2025, we protected 10,300 acres at Huerfano River Canyon Ranch — 11 miles of river, cottonwood woodlands, marshes, and dramatic cliffs. This landscape is home to black bears, pronghorn, thriving elk herds, and the checkered whiptail found nowhere else on Earth.
Big Wins in Land Conservation in 2025
Acre by acre, The Nature Conservancy achieved some big conservation wins in 2025, preserving beautiful places and saving wild landscapes across the U.S. and Canada. These land conservation success sto...
nature.ly
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In 2025, we protected 10,300 acres at Huerfano River Canyon Ranch — 11 miles of river, cottonwood woodlands, marshes, and dramatic cliffs. This landscape is home to black bears, pronghorn, thriving elk herds, and the checkered whiptail found nowhere else on Earth.
📚 Nature lovers, we've got your next great read! Our team has curated a list of captivating books that transport you to distant lands and tackle big conservation ideas. From graphic memoirs to novels set on remote islands, these stories celebrate the beauty and complexity of our natural world.
Cool Green Holiday Book Review 2025
Read on for six of our favorite conservation and nature books from 2025 to enjoy this holiday season, on your own or with your family.
blog.nature.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
📚 Nature lovers, we've got your next great read! Our team has curated a list of captivating books that transport you to distant lands and tackle big conservation ideas. From graphic memoirs to novels set on remote islands, these stories celebrate the beauty and complexity of our natural world.
Real or fake Christmas tree: what's the best choice for nature?
🎄 Read all of the pros and cons: https://nature.ly/3MLcfS2
🎄 Read all of the pros and cons: https://nature.ly/3MLcfS2
December 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Real or fake Christmas tree: what's the best choice for nature?
🎄 Read all of the pros and cons: https://nature.ly/3MLcfS2
🎄 Read all of the pros and cons: https://nature.ly/3MLcfS2
Real reindeer aren’t just holiday magic, they’re Arctic survival experts. From color-changing eyes to epic migrations, these animals redefine what it means to be resilient. 🦌❄️
Real Reindeer Are More Amazing Than You Ever Imagined
Glowing noses, or hooves that go click-click-click? Real reindeer are actually even more spectacular than their fictional counterparts.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Real reindeer aren’t just holiday magic, they’re Arctic survival experts. From color-changing eyes to epic migrations, these animals redefine what it means to be resilient. 🦌❄️
🎄 Real vs. fake Christmas trees....which one is better for the planet?
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
Real vs. Fake—Which Christmas Tree Is Better for the Environment?
Want a more sustainable holiday? Looking for an eco-friendly Christmas tree? Here’s why buying a real Christmas tree this year can help the planet.
nature.ly
December 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🎄 Real vs. fake Christmas trees....which one is better for the planet?
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
Big win for Virginia & nature! ☀️
We've protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow, an Eastern Shore treasure. Its tidal marshes, forests and wetlands will shelter wildlife and safeguard clean water for generations.
Explore more wins you made possible in 2025: https://nature.ly/44WlMfe
We've protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow, an Eastern Shore treasure. Its tidal marshes, forests and wetlands will shelter wildlife and safeguard clean water for generations.
Explore more wins you made possible in 2025: https://nature.ly/44WlMfe
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Big win for Virginia & nature! ☀️
We've protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow, an Eastern Shore treasure. Its tidal marshes, forests and wetlands will shelter wildlife and safeguard clean water for generations.
Explore more wins you made possible in 2025: https://nature.ly/44WlMfe
We've protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow, an Eastern Shore treasure. Its tidal marshes, forests and wetlands will shelter wildlife and safeguard clean water for generations.
Explore more wins you made possible in 2025: https://nature.ly/44WlMfe
The last wild expanse of California coastline is a living laboratory and sanctuary for rare species and cultural treasures.
Explore Dangermond Preserve: https://nature.ly/3YhQ5t7
Explore Dangermond Preserve: https://nature.ly/3YhQ5t7
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The last wild expanse of California coastline is a living laboratory and sanctuary for rare species and cultural treasures.
Explore Dangermond Preserve: https://nature.ly/3YhQ5t7
Explore Dangermond Preserve: https://nature.ly/3YhQ5t7
Sometimes, the most important work happens behind the scenes. While pocket gophers might not win any popularity contests with gardeners, these little diggers play a crucial role in our ecosystems. Their burrowing helps aerate soil and reduce erosion!
Quality Time with Pocket Gophers
Most North Americans have heard of gophers. But what about the elusive pocket gopher?
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December 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sometimes, the most important work happens behind the scenes. While pocket gophers might not win any popularity contests with gardeners, these little diggers play a crucial role in our ecosystems. Their burrowing helps aerate soil and reduce erosion!
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean birds don’t need water! If you’re thinking of putting away your bird bath, think again. We’ve rounded up a few ways you can help out the thirsty birds without causing any harm.
Should You Provide Water for Birds in Winter?
Many provide birds food in winter. What about water?
blog.nature.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean birds don’t need water! If you’re thinking of putting away your bird bath, think again. We’ve rounded up a few ways you can help out the thirsty birds without causing any harm.
Meet nature's ultimate gift-givers: Clark's nutcrackers.
Proving that even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌲
This #GivingTuesday, support some of nature's best givers – donate to our Matching Gift Fund: https://nature.ly/48tUdv2
Proving that even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌲
This #GivingTuesday, support some of nature's best givers – donate to our Matching Gift Fund: https://nature.ly/48tUdv2
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Meet nature's ultimate gift-givers: Clark's nutcrackers.
Proving that even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌲
This #GivingTuesday, support some of nature's best givers – donate to our Matching Gift Fund: https://nature.ly/48tUdv2
Proving that even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌲
This #GivingTuesday, support some of nature's best givers – donate to our Matching Gift Fund: https://nature.ly/48tUdv2
This Giving Tuesday, you hold the power to protect and restore nature. Your gift supports conservation in 80+ countries, fuels 1,000 scientists and safeguards 125M acres. Be part of the change: https://nature.ly/48nAcGg
December 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This Giving Tuesday, you hold the power to protect and restore nature. Your gift supports conservation in 80+ countries, fuels 1,000 scientists and safeguards 125M acres. Be part of the change: https://nature.ly/48nAcGg
The snow leopard is a legendary elusive cat... so much so that they've become known as the "ghost cat." Now in Mongolia, camera trap data and footage are helping to protect the species.
Get up close with more snow leopard footage here: https://nature.ly/48eGPuu
🎥 courtesy of: Erica Anderson
Get up close with more snow leopard footage here: https://nature.ly/48eGPuu
🎥 courtesy of: Erica Anderson
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The snow leopard is a legendary elusive cat... so much so that they've become known as the "ghost cat." Now in Mongolia, camera trap data and footage are helping to protect the species.
Get up close with more snow leopard footage here: https://nature.ly/48eGPuu
🎥 courtesy of: Erica Anderson
Get up close with more snow leopard footage here: https://nature.ly/48eGPuu
🎥 courtesy of: Erica Anderson
A moment for reflection... literally.
New research shows how the albedo effect (Earth’s reflectivity) influences how well forest restoration projects can help cool the Earth.
New research shows how the albedo effect (Earth’s reflectivity) influences how well forest restoration projects can help cool the Earth.
Maximizing Climate Returns: Albedo Accounting for Smarter Carbon Investments
New research shows how the albedo effect influences how well forest restoration projects can help cool the Earth.
blog.nature.org
November 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A moment for reflection... literally.
New research shows how the albedo effect (Earth’s reflectivity) influences how well forest restoration projects can help cool the Earth.
New research shows how the albedo effect (Earth’s reflectivity) influences how well forest restoration projects can help cool the Earth.
Nature gives us so much: clean air, fresh water, peace, beauty, recreation and a sense of belonging. This season, we pause to reflect on all the ways nature sustains and inspires us.
🌱💧 🛶 Learn about how you can make an impact to secure these gifts for future generations. https://nature.ly/3Xhr29f
🌱💧 🛶 Learn about how you can make an impact to secure these gifts for future generations. https://nature.ly/3Xhr29f
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Nature gives us so much: clean air, fresh water, peace, beauty, recreation and a sense of belonging. This season, we pause to reflect on all the ways nature sustains and inspires us.
🌱💧 🛶 Learn about how you can make an impact to secure these gifts for future generations. https://nature.ly/3Xhr29f
🌱💧 🛶 Learn about how you can make an impact to secure these gifts for future generations. https://nature.ly/3Xhr29f
Bristol Bay, Alaska is a place of abundance, where a tapestry of rivers, wetlands and tundra produce half the world's wild sockeye salmon.
Explore the world's most important wild salmon nursery: https://nature.ly/489vI5T
Video footage: Jason Ching
Explore the world's most important wild salmon nursery: https://nature.ly/489vI5T
Video footage: Jason Ching
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Bristol Bay, Alaska is a place of abundance, where a tapestry of rivers, wetlands and tundra produce half the world's wild sockeye salmon.
Explore the world's most important wild salmon nursery: https://nature.ly/489vI5T
Video footage: Jason Ching
Explore the world's most important wild salmon nursery: https://nature.ly/489vI5T
Video footage: Jason Ching
Do annual UN climate talks magically fix the climate crisis? No. But this is what consensus-building looks like. And it matters.
#COP30 drove higher collective ambition, set shared rules and put every level of climate action under intense scrutiny.
Our reflections: https://nature.ly/3M7sicB
#COP30 drove higher collective ambition, set shared rules and put every level of climate action under intense scrutiny.
Our reflections: https://nature.ly/3M7sicB
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Do annual UN climate talks magically fix the climate crisis? No. But this is what consensus-building looks like. And it matters.
#COP30 drove higher collective ambition, set shared rules and put every level of climate action under intense scrutiny.
Our reflections: https://nature.ly/3M7sicB
#COP30 drove higher collective ambition, set shared rules and put every level of climate action under intense scrutiny.
Our reflections: https://nature.ly/3M7sicB
You can’t just plant a forest anywhere
New research shows viable areas for reforestation are much smaller than previously thought. What does that mean for natural climate solutions?
New research shows viable areas for reforestation are much smaller than previously thought. What does that mean for natural climate solutions?
New study pinpoints tree-planting hotspots for climate and biodiversity gains
Reforestation is gaining global momentum as a climate solution, but scientists warn that planting trees indiscriminately isn’t effective. Its success depends on how and, crucially, where it’s done. A ...
news.mongabay.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
You can’t just plant a forest anywhere
New research shows viable areas for reforestation are much smaller than previously thought. What does that mean for natural climate solutions?
New research shows viable areas for reforestation are much smaller than previously thought. What does that mean for natural climate solutions?
Every acre protected. Every river mile restored. It all begins with YOU. As we work to achieve our goals for 2030, we need your support.
💚Get Involved: https://nature.ly/49yFD7v
💚Donate to Our Mission: https://nature.ly/489nV8f
💚Get Involved: https://nature.ly/49yFD7v
💚Donate to Our Mission: https://nature.ly/489nV8f
November 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Every acre protected. Every river mile restored. It all begins with YOU. As we work to achieve our goals for 2030, we need your support.
💚Get Involved: https://nature.ly/49yFD7v
💚Donate to Our Mission: https://nature.ly/489nV8f
💚Get Involved: https://nature.ly/49yFD7v
💚Donate to Our Mission: https://nature.ly/489nV8f
🦪 Can the oyster shells on your plate have a second life?
Shell to Shore uses recycled oyster shells from local restaurants to create living shorelines that protect coastal habitats and reduce erosion.
Are you a fan of innovative solutions? Help make them possible: https://nature.ly/48NWYJ6
Shell to Shore uses recycled oyster shells from local restaurants to create living shorelines that protect coastal habitats and reduce erosion.
Are you a fan of innovative solutions? Help make them possible: https://nature.ly/48NWYJ6
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🦪 Can the oyster shells on your plate have a second life?
Shell to Shore uses recycled oyster shells from local restaurants to create living shorelines that protect coastal habitats and reduce erosion.
Are you a fan of innovative solutions? Help make them possible: https://nature.ly/48NWYJ6
Shell to Shore uses recycled oyster shells from local restaurants to create living shorelines that protect coastal habitats and reduce erosion.
Are you a fan of innovative solutions? Help make them possible: https://nature.ly/48NWYJ6