Photographer © ©2015 Richard Hamilton Smith
The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota
Email: minnesota@tnc.org
Make a Difference in Minnesota
The Nature Conservancy is bringing a spirit of innovation to preserving life on Earth. In Minnesota, we're working with diverse partners to protect our waters, forests and grasslands; build sustainable food and water systems; and tackle climate change. We're also working and organizing with local communities to leverage nature as a tool to build a brighter future for all Minnesotans.
Prairies to Pines
We're living through tough times, but there are still many reasons to be hopeful! Read about a few of ours in the winter newsletter.
Climate-Proofing Our Prairies
We know that species diversity is critical to successful restoration work. But when it comes to grassland management, what we're not talking about enough lies even further beneath the surface.
By Marissa Ahlering
Conservation Update
Conservation Year in Review: Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota
While 2020 has no doubt been an exceptionally challenging year, there is much to celebrate when it comes to protecting nature and preserving life.
Minnesota Nature Notes
January can bring large numbers of uncommon birds to Minnesota.
The Gift of Wild
The Nature Conservancy recently acquired 2,110 acres of inholdings within Superior National Forest. Learn the story of the dedicated conservationist who made it happen.
See the Places We Protect in Your Community
For 60 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked to protect lands and waters in Minnesota.
Climate Change in Minnesota
It's already having an enormous impact on Minnesota's waters, lands, wildlife and people. And while far from rising seas, we're still seeing the effects of climate change locally.
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Split Hand Creek Aerial view of Split Hand Creek in UPM/Blandin forest land in Itasca County, Minnesota. The Upper Mississippi Forest project is the largest conservation effort ever undertaken by the state of Minnesota and one of the first and most significant accomplishm © 2010 Richard Hamilton Smith