Atira Conservation

06/15/2026

The Anderson Ranch Conservation Easement has expanded our wild backyard! These 880 protected acres link private lands and U.S. Forest Service public lands, creating a mosaic of habitat for elk, sandhill cranes, bears, pronghorn, and countless birds drawn to the 1.5 miles of Trail Creek that flow through the property. Thanks to our partners Gallatin Valley Land Trust, this ranch adds to a growing block of conserved properties in the Trail Creek area.

05/29/2026

If you love outdoor recreation, make sure to check out Bald Bluff — a recent land acquisition in Grant County, WI made possible through our partners at the MMississippi Valley Conservancy Located right next to Boscobel Bluffs State Natural Area, Bald Bluff helps form a 475-acre stretch of protected habitat. More than 160 plant species have been documented here, and its mix of forested blufflands and open grasslands creates vital space for local wildlife to thrive.

For more info: https://atiraconservation.com/project/bald-bluff/

05/26/2026

Meet Big Tree 40, the newest addition to Florida’s protected landscapes — and a win for conservation made possible with the help of our partners Alachua Conservation Trust. Located in Columbia County, Florida, just north of the Ichetucknee River and Springs, this 40-acre property is home to a rich hardwood forest featuring live oaks, hickories, swamp white oaks, magnolias, and striking karst formations. 🌳Bonus - Big Tree 40 also provides vital habitat for many species, including the gopher tortoise🐢, a keystone species essential to Florida’s ecosystems.

05/06/2026

Introducing 1755 Preserve—the result of dedicated conservation efforts led by our partner North American Land Trust. This unique preserve is designed to connect history, conservation, and community. For more info: https://atiraconservation.com/project/joseph-davis-tract/
https://northamericanlandtrust.org/from-one-brick-grows-a-legacy-introducing-1755-preserve/

In the spring of 2025, North American Land Trust (NALT) acquired sixteen acres of land located in the heart of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania with the help of valued partners American Battlefield Trust and Chadds Ford Township, grant funders, and community support. Nestled in the middle of the property,....

04/28/2026

Huge congrats to the Oregon Desert Land Trust for acquiring Disaster Peak Ranch—protecting 18+ miles of McDermitt Creek and vital tributaries for the federally threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout.

Bonus: the area supports some of the highest densities of greater sage-grouse in the U.S.

Proud to partner with such an incredible conservation team!

03/12/2026

Hooray for our partners at Mississippi Valley Conservancy for acquiring the Wandering Rock State Natural Area—a 162-acre protected property along the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin. This special place features rare dry prairies and oak woodlands—habitats that are increasingly threatened across the state and are essential for many plants and animals that depend on these communities. 🌿 Check out this property at: https://atiraconservation.com/project/wandering-rock/

03/02/2026

Celebrating our partner, Western Reserve Land Conservancy for their expansion of Singer Lake Bog Preserve in Green, Ohio. This wetland gem is home to many rare plants, like the purple pitcher plant! Check out the property at: https://atiraconservation.com/project/singer-lake-bog/

02/23/2026

02/09/2026

Vital Ground and its partners have placed a conservation easement on 4,472 acres on Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front. A landscape with grizzlies, eagles, and tens of thousands of migrating swans and geese, while also supporting working lands! This IS land conservation.

01/30/2026

Check out our newest partner........

More than 2,600 acres of oak and pine woodland conserved above the Klickitat River