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The Nature Conservancy Virginia Across the commonwealth, The Nature Conservancy is working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Protecting nature. Preserving life.

Have you shared your thoughts yet?We're still gathering feedback from people to better understand how we can support mea...
10/23/2026

Have you shared your thoughts yet?
We're still gathering feedback from people to better understand how we can support meaningful connections with nature at Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh in New Kent County.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes, and every response helps us learn!
https://bit.ly/cumberlandmarshcommunity
Already completed it? Thank you. Consider sharing with someone whose perspective should be part of the conversation.

10/22/2026

For 75 years, people have been at the heart of conservation. As we celebrate TNC’s official 75th anniversary today, hear from some of our Virginia trustees who reflect on the hope nature inspires and their vision for the future: a world where people recognize that protecting nature means protecting ourselves. Together, we can create a future where both people and nature thrive.

Respecting the past as we build the future. The Appalachian region has a long tradition of coal mining. For generations...
10/20/2026

Respecting the past as we build the future.

The Appalachian region has a long tradition of coal mining. For generations, communities and our country have relied on the industry, but as mining declines, the region is turning towards new solutions that diversify economies and the way we produce the energy we all need.

Today, across the Cumberland Forest in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee, some previously disturbed coal mining lands are being repurposed into solar energy sites. Solar projects on these lands have the potential to power homes and businesses while supporting conservation, economic opportunity and local communities.

This is what one innovative idea can spark. As we celebrate 75 years of conservation impact, we're looking back on bold ideas that changed the landscape and forward to the next generation of solutions.

Dig into more wild ideas:

https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/conservation-innovation-from-seed-to-scale/?en_txn1=s_p.gd.eg.ec_sts?en_txn1=s_p.gd.eg.ec_sts.75anniv

Our Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh offers freshwater tidal marsh, wooded upland, migratory bird habitat and rare p...
10/16/2026

Our Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh offers freshwater tidal marsh, wooded upland, migratory bird habitat and rare plants along the southern bank of the Pamunkey River in New Kent County.

As we plan improvements to support the visitor experience, please take a few minutes to complete a survey and help us better understand community interests.

https://bit.ly/cumberlandmarshcommunity

Congratulations to Jenny, our Environmental Education Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy’s Virginia Coast Reserve...
10/15/2026

Congratulations to Jenny, our Environmental Education Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy’s Virginia Coast Reserve, on earning her Environmental Educator Certificate!

Driven by a desire to grow professionally and stay current with the latest environmental education tools and techniques, Jenny strengthened her lesson planning skills, discovered new educational resources, and built connections with fellow educators across the commonwealth.
For her capstone project, Jenny reimagined our traditional summer camp model to better serve students on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. By addressing barriers such as transportation and scheduling, she developed a more accessible approach to connecting young people with hands-on environmental learning opportunities during the summer months.

Congratulations, Jenny, on this well-deserved achievement and your continued dedication to inspiring the next generation of conservationists!

10/13/2026

Every big change starts somewhere.
A wild idea.
A small experiment.
A handful of people willing to try.
That’s how the Meadow Creek project began. Little by little, more partners and landowners joined the effort to restore a beautiful public space where people can escape the noise of the city and reconnect with nature.
Meadow Creek is one of many sites restored through our Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program. Over 30 years, the program has transformed the way conservation is carried out in Virginia by directing mitigation funding from development projects into restoration efforts that deliver the greatest benefits for nature and local communities.
Stay up to date on TNC’s wild ideas. Subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://preserve.nature.org/page/82226/data/1?en_txn1=s_p.ch_va.eg.x.Virginia.NN

75 years ago, before TNC had strategies, staff, or even a mission statement, it had volunteers. When TNC's Virginia chap...
10/08/2026

75 years ago, before TNC had strategies, staff, or even a mission statement, it had volunteers. When TNC's Virginia chapter was established in 1960, the program remained entirely volunteer-run until the mid-1970s. Today, nearly 1,000 volunteers support more than 70 projects across Virginia each year. From organizing conservation data and monitoring wildlife to restoring habitats and cleaning watersheds, their dedication has made a lasting impact.
Now, that passion for nature is being passed down through generations, with many longtime volunteers inspiring their children to give back through TNC as well. Dive into a few of their stories:
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/virginia/stories-in-virginia/bound-by-nature/?en_txn1=s_fbo.reg_sou.x.x

In 1962, Donald Lawrence, a botanist performed a controlled burn to prove that fire could heal the landscape. Indigenous...
10/07/2026

In 1962, Donald Lawrence, a botanist performed a controlled burn to prove that fire could heal the landscape. Indigenous communities had known this for decades, but many years of fire suppression had snuffed out this practice.
Fast forward to today, where TNC regularly uses fire as an essential tool to manage healthy forests, support wildlife habitat, and to reduce wildfire risk to communities.
In 2002, TNC, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.D. Department of the Interior formed a peer learning group called the Fire Learning Network (FLN). Across North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, partners share expertise, build capacity, and host FLN trainings to keep spreading good fire!

Dig into TNC's top wild ideas:
https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/conservation-innovation-from-seed-to-scale/?en_txn1=s_p.gd.eg.ec_sts?en_txn1=s_p.gd.eg.ec_sts.75anniv

10/06/2026

The Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is responsible for monitoring wildlife populations, conserving critical habitat, and keeping access points safe for the public. The agency's work generates $13 billion in revenue through hunting, fishing, boating, and wildlife-watching activities, while supporting more than 69,000 jobs spanning tourism, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and small business.

Despite this enormous mandate, DWR’s primary revenue sources have remained flat while costs have risen, resulting in a $7 million budget deficit, reduced staffing, and diminished services.

The fix? Commonsense policy solutions that ensure DWR receives the funding it’s already owed. No new taxes. Just updating a cap that hasn’t changed since 1998 and stopping routine diversions of legally earmarked funds.

📣 Take action now. Sign the pledge and show your support for DWR: https://preserve.nature.org/page/200589/petition/1?en_txn1=s_iuk.ch_nc.act.x.social

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