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05/27/2026

Planning your summer travels? Make sure to add TNC Preserve or two!

Use this map to find a preserve near you (or one near your destination) to explore: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/?en_txn1=s_fbo.reg_wescan.x.x

05/26/2026

Public lands belong to everyone—not private interests.

83% of Idaho’s voters oppose selling off national public lands from across the Western U.S.

When these lands are sold, access disappears. Opportunities to hike, hunt and explore are lost forever. Let’s protect the places we all share.

Learn more about the threats facing our public lands and how you can help: https://nature.ly/4wRpUtm

05/20/2026

🐝 Happy World Bee Day!

This Hunt's bumblebee was spotted hard at work in the native plant garden at Silver Creek Preserve's Conservation and Education Center.

More than 20 species of bumblebees have been observed across Idaho. These tiny powerhouses play a big role in supporting biodiversity and the landscapes we love.

Check out this article to learn how to identify some of the common ones you may see: https://nature.ly/4uYy2Xl

🎥Hunt's bumblebee by Traci Swift/TNC

05/18/2026

Join us Tuesday, June 30th for an evening at The Community Library in Ketchum with Will Whelan, author of the new book Connected by Nature: Sixty Years of The Nature Conservancy in Idaho! He will share vivid stories of the people, places and pivotal moments that have shaped conservation across the state.

Learn more about Will, the book and how to attend in person or virtually: https://nature.ly/4nBjWst

Want a free PDF copy of the book? Get yours here: https://nature.ly/3PxiZVw

05/13/2026

Lay-down fencing is a vital tool for balancing a working landscape with a healthy ecosystem. By lowering the fences while cattle are not grazing, we remove a barrier for migrating wildlife—like elk, deer, and pronghorn—allowing them to move freely without the risk of entanglement. Fences are raised in late spring to accommodate grazing cattle.

REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/EDk1DEtM3bWBdNAz5

WHAT: Join us at the Flat Ranch Preserve to help The Nature Conservancy raise their fences to make the pasture cattle-ready.
WHERE: TNC's Flat Ranch Preserve, 4770 Highway 20, Island Park, ID 83429
WHEN: May 30, Time 9am - 3pm
BRING: Water, snacks, work gloves, sun protection, sturdy footwear

05/12/2026

Saturday was 🐦

We had a great time celebrating at Silver Creek Preserve with guided bird walks led by local birding experts Brian and Kathleen!

Participants spotted an amazing variety of species, including:
• Swainson’s Hawk
• Sandhill Crane
• Marsh Wren
• Yellow-breasted Chat
• Bullock’s Oriole
• Virginia Rail
…and many more!

Inspired to visit? Plan your next trip to Silver Creek: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/silver-creek-preserve/?en_txn1=s_fbo.reg_wescan.x.x

05/04/2026

There is still time to sign up to volunteer this Saturday, May 9th or on May 16th at Silver Creek Preserve in Picabo, ID!

Activities may include trail maintenance, fishing access ramp cleaning, fence repairs, native gardening and general clean up. Sign up here: https://nature.ly/4s6Urjg

04/29/2026

Controlled burning and cultural fire restore dry forest ecosystems—bringing them back into balance so forests have greater resilience against wildfire, drought and other threats.

To return beneficial fire to the West, TNC experts like Kai Sauerbrey are collaborating with Tribes, federal and state agencies, landowners and other partners to put low- and medium-intensity fire back on the ground.

Check out our latest story to go inside the science, planning and expertise behind beneficial fire in dry forests: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/western-dry-forest-and-fire/western-dry-forests-fires-stories/beneficial-fire/?en_txn1=s_fbo.reg_wescan.x.x

Video: Holden Films

04/22/2026

🌎🌿 This Earth Day, make time to get outside, learn together and create lasting memories as a family.

Inspired and looking for more to do? Head over to The Nature Conservancy's Nature Lab for more family-friendly guides can be used anywhere. From your backyard to a local park, spark curiosity and create meaningful moments across generations: https://nature.ly/4tWBd18

También en español: https://nature.ly/4u2d3Co

04/16/2026

Dive into the magical world of wetlands in An Invitation to Wonder, now on PBS💧✨

Follow a scientist and his filmmaker grandson as they seek to uncover the life, secrets and importance of wetlands. This new film offers a hopeful look at the future of wetlands and reminds us how important it is to study, restore and protect them for future generations.

Watch on PBS this Friday! Find your local airtime in the comments or watch online: waubesafilm.com

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Boise, ID
83702

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