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September: Pennsylvania Nature News
STORIES NEAR YOU
A wooden boardwalk spits into two paths around orange, yellow, and red colored brushes and trees. © Melisa Soysal/TNC
© Melisa Soysal/TNC
Celebrating 50 Years of Tannersville
This year is the 50th Anniversary of Tannersville Cranberry Bog being recognized as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service! As one of our first Pennsylvania preserves, Tannersville Cranberry Bog has been a cornerstone of our conservation efforts. Join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone for nature and plan your visit to experience this landmark firsthand.
Plan Your Visit
A screenshot of a video with a play button in the center. © The Nature Conservancy

Philly Tree Collaboration
We recently teamed up with Andrew The Arborist, an urban forester and one of Philadelphia’s favorite plant-loving creators, to discuss how tree canopy varies between city neighborhoods, the urban heat island effect, and TNC’s interactive Philly Heat Map in support of the Philly Tree Plan. Watch Andrew’s video for the full scoop on why this work matters.
Watch the Reel
A wood thrush sits on a branch looking to the right with its mouth open wide. © Matt Williams

Summer Birding Hotspots
Many birds use the summer months to rest in the shade and replace their feathers, making summer the perfect time to observe their unique behaviors. Grab your water bottles and binoculars, and check out these current hotspots for birdwatching.
See Birding Hotspots
A field of crops grows across the horizon. © The Nature Conservancy

Chesapeake Film Festival
“Every Acre Counts: Chesapeake Bay Farmers on the Forefront” is a TNC film that showcases a dedicated group of Chesapeake Bay farmers who excel in implementing environmentally friendly farming practices. This inspiring film has been selected to premiere at the Chesapeake Film Festival on September 27th. See a preview of the film.
Watch the Preview
STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Young woman looking through binoculars. ©️ Justin Bailie
Looking for flora and fauna where you live can be like a nature scavenger hunt for science. ©️ Justin Bailie
Explore Biodiversity Right Outside Your Home
No matter where you live, you’ll find all sorts of flora and fauna around you, from flowers and lichens to birds and butterflies. Our Cool Green Science team offers easy tips for doing your own backyard bioblitz.
What’s In Your Neighborhood?
A young wallaby emerges from a pillowcase. © Justine Hausheer.

The Great Pillowcase Rescue
A road trip in the Australian outback takes a tender and maternal twist with the unexpected rescue of a baby wallaby.
How the Author Saved a Baby Wallaby
Underwater view of a sand tiger shark. © Shutterstock.

Sharks: Canaries of the Sea?
Sharks are key indicators of ecosystem health. When sharks are thriving, that’s a sign the marshes, bays and ocean where they live are healthy, too.
See the Sharks of the Jersey Shore
Kansas farmer Treg Hatcher holding young goat. © Morgan Heim

Four Families, One Bill and a Bounty of Benefits
It’s one of the most important conservation laws in the U.S., and it's up for renewal. Through these four families' stories, dig into how the Farm Bill supports nature, farmers, ranchers and communities across the country.
See How the Farm Bill Works for Conservation
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Spanish moss hangs from cypress trees in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. ©️ David Walter Banks
Spanish moss hangs from cypress trees in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. ©️ David Walter Banks
Spending many nights in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, photographer David Walter Banks experimented with colored filters, long and double exposures and flashes. His stunning images show the Okefenokee filled with biodiversity, movement and color.
See Why the Okefenokee Is Now at Risk
TRENDING NEWS
New Research Shows Community Health Benefits of Trees
The TODAY show recently featured Kentucky health scientists and community conservationists discussing the Green Heart Project. This first-of-its-kind clinical study from University of Louisville and The Nature Conservancy shows how tree cover may reduce the risk of heart disease and other ailments.
See TODAY's Segment on Trees and Health

HAPPENING NOW
Sea fans and soft corals in Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean. © Ethan Daniels
Inspiring Conservation with Kinetic Sand™
Spin Master’s Kinetic Sand™ and TNC aim to inspire future conservationists and raise awareness of our conservation priorities through sensory play and education.
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Stories from Around the World - Young woman looking through binoculars. ©️ Justin Bailie; A young wallaby emerges from a pillowcase. © Justine Hausheer; Underwater view of a sand tiger shark. © Shutterstock; Kansas farmer Treg Hatcher holding young goat. © Morgan Heim; Happening Now - Sea fans and soft corals in Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean. © Ethan Daniels.