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June: Pennsylvania Nature News
STORIES NEAR YOU
A bright rainbow arches over a bright blue sky and pale white moon before disappearing behind a lush green mountain top.
© Mark Berry/TNC
Pride on the Trails: Celebrate in Nature 🌈

Celebrate Pride Month and National Trails Day with us at Cove Mountain Preserve! Join a welcoming community gathering on June 6th, where you can hike, stroll, or relax. However you show up, you’ll find connection, community and joy in nature.

View event details & register
Three mountain bikers take a break on a trail and look off into the distance.
© Simon Skafar
Best Places to Hike & Bike

Looking for your next outdoor adventure? Explore TNC’s curated list of top hiking and biking trails across TNC preserves, including Eales Preserve in Pennsylvania, known for its scenic views and rugged terrain!
Explore the full trail list
A nature center with a green roof sits in front of a pollinator garden with purple and yellow flowers blooming.
© John Hinkson/TNC
Summer Solstice Walk at Hauser

Welcome the longest days of the year with a peaceful evening walk along Cathy’s Trail. Enjoy blooming meadows, birdsong and golden summer light as a local naturalist guides the way. It’s a relaxing way to connect with nature, learn something new and celebrate the start of summer.
Reserve your spot & learn more
STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Whale shark with schooling fish, western Australia. © undefined
© Jess Hadden /TNC Photo Contest 2019
The Ocean’s Future Is Our Future
June is World Ocean Month. The ocean gives us every other breath and supports billions of people. Learn how TNC relieves pressure on the sea, from reefs to fisheries.
Dive into TNC’s efforts to protect the ocean and all it provides
Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. © Mateusz Piesiak/TNC Photo Contest 2019

© Mateusz Piesiak/TNC Photo Contest 2019
Keep Public Lands in Public Hands
America’s public lands face growing threats, including proposals to sell them for development. Speak up to help keep these treasured places protected and open to all.
Add your name to defend America’s public lands
Smoky Valley Ranch manager Justin Roemer monitors a plant on the prairie. © Morgan Heim

© Morgan Heim
The Fragile Frontier of the Southern High Plains
One of North America’s most intact grasslands is at a crossroads. Discover bold partnerships protecting the wide‑open prairie and the people who depend on it.
See what it takes to keep a prairie healthy
Seal smiling on the shore. © Pam Wright/TNC Photo Contest 2021

© Pam Wright/TNC Photo Contest 2021
Dad Jokes So Corny, Even Nature Groans
Eye‑rolling puns meet the great outdoors. Celebrate Father’s Day with dad jokes so green they’re basically a natural resource.
See the jokes
A rainbow in Denali National Park. © Alex VanDerStuyf/National Park Service

© Alex VanDerStuyf/National Park Service
TNC Celebrates International Pride Day and Pride Month
TNC honors the commitment of our LGBTQ+ employees to the future of conservation.
Read our statement
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
In Colombia's Chocó Mountains, an Andean emerald hummingbird and a Western emerald tussle over control of a heliconia flower, anxious for its rich nectar. © Sebastian Di Domenico/TNC Photo Contest 2021 © undefined
In Colombia's Chocó Mountains, an Andean emerald hummingbird and a Western emerald tussle over control of a heliconia flower, anxious for its rich nectar. © Sebastian Di Domenico/TNC Photo Contest 2021
Pollinators are nature’s matchmakers. Like these hummingbirds, pollinators come in many forms, including bees, bats, butterflies and moths.
See more amazing pollinators on TNC's Instagram
TRENDING NEWS
Can Trees Cool the World's Hottest Cities?
New research led by TNC shows urban tree cover can cool neighborhoods by providing shade and releasing moisture, though the benefits aren’t reaching every community equally.
Read the Associated Press story

HAPPENING NOW
Aerial view of shallow reefs in Belize.
© Jennifer Adler
TNC and Tiffany & Co. Reach $2M+ for Oceans
Tiffany & Co.’s Love For Our Oceans helps protect some of the world’s most extraordinary ocean habitats, from Belize’s vibrant reefs to Raja Ampat’s dazzling waters.
Read about the campaign
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© Harvey Payne
June 7: Celebrate Prairie Power!
TNC and Sunday are championing prairie conservation, supporting the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve’s biodiversity.
Explore TNC x Sunday