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August: Pennsylvania Nature News

STORIES NEAR YOU

A person stands on a trail overlook, looking out at high mountain tops.

Have You Visited a TNC Preserve This Summer?

Summer isn't over yet! Explore forests, wetlands, grasslands and more at The Nature Conservancy's preserves across Pennsylvania. Best of all, they're free to visit. Find a trail, spot wildlife and discover a new favorite place before the season ends.

Find a Preserve Near You

A close-up photo of two hands gently holding a monarch butterfly after placing a tracking sticker on it.

Experience Monarch Migration Up Close

Looking for a memorable outdoor activity? Join us September 25 & 26 at Hauser Nature Center to tag monarch butterflies, learn from conservation experts and witness one of nature's greatest migrations firsthand. Free and family-friendly, with limited space available.

Save Your Place Today

A screenshot of a porcupine video with a play button on top.

When a Porcupine Gets Too Close

When a porcupine trotted straight toward our staff member and showed off its quills, we knew we had to share the moment. Watch this Instagram reel and discover why even friendly wildlife deserves plenty of personal space.

Watch the Reel

A person holding fire gear and dressed in yellow safety gear smiles and the camera as fire burns in a field behind them.

Become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager

This October, The Nature Conservancy will help instruct Pennsylvania's Certified Prescribed Burn Manager (CPBM) Course. Gain the skills needed to safely plan and implement prescribed fire while learning from experienced fire practitioners. Registration closes August 31.

Register Today

STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

A young orangutan in Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia. © undefined

Since 1951, your support has helped The Nature Conservancy become one of the world's most effective environmental organizations. © Anup Shah / Nature Picture Library

A Wild Legacy: Celebrating 75 Years for Nature

From protecting orangutans and coral reefs to restoring forests and rivers—explore some of the conservation successes that have shaped The Nature Conservancy's first 75 years.

See 75 years of impact

A hiker makes his way through a field of fireweed in Alaska's Katmai National Park. © Tom Fenske/TNC Photo Contest 2019

America’s Public Lands Are Worth Defending

Right now, the public lands we love most are at risk. From national forests to wildlife refuges, the places we love could be lost to us forever. But when people speak up, nature has a chance. Together, we’ve already stopped efforts from some elected leaders to sell off millions of acres of public lands. We can’t back down now.

Watch to learn how you can defend public lands

Nicole Craig working underwater on the Mesoamerican Reef in Belize. © courtesy Nicole Craig

A New Tune for Reef Conservation

Marine biologist Nicole Craig is helping identify Belize's heat-tolerant corals—and using music to connect people to the Western Hemisphere's largest reef system.

Explore the story behind the science

A woman stands atop a rocky mountaintop. © Devan King/TNC

Double Your Impact for Nature

When you give to The Nature Conservancy, your employer may match your donation—doubling your power to protect the lands, waters and wildlife you cherish.

Match your gift today

Hikers walking through forests in the Central Cascades. © Hannah Letinich/TNC

What Happens When Forests Get Thirsty?

Prolonged drought is changing forests across the American West. Learn how conservationists are working to protect the forests and watersheds that people and wildlife depend on.

Discover the solutions

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

A California sea lion swims through a shoal of sardines at sunset near Isla Espiritu Santo National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. © Henley Spiers / Nature Picture Library

Off Mexico’s Baja California Sur coast, Isla Espiritu Santo is a haven for colorful reef fish, sea turtles and other marine life. When a proposed casino threatened the island in the 1990s, local philanthropists worked with donors from The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund to help protect this natural treasure. It is now one of Mexico's national parks.

See more of TNC's wild legacies