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08/20/2026

Protecting the Roadless Rule means protecting wildlife.

The Arizona woodpecker dwells in 18 different areas protected by the Roadless Rule. While these birds can be locally common, their restricted habitat—mountainous pine-oak forests at around 5,000 feet of elevation—makes it particularly important to protect the areas where they live.

Roads can be dangerous for animals. Not only are speeding vehicles a major killer, but roads fragment habitat and cut off migratory routes. Thankfully, the Roadless Rule has protected nearly 60 million acres of wildlife habitat in national forests across the country.

But this rule is at risk of being rescinded. Read our statement: nature.ly/3UJe8Tc

08/19/2026

The City of Mesa, Arizona Government is awarding $40,000 to youth-led climate projects through the Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund (MYCAF). Teams of 2 or more youth, aged 15-24, can submit applications to receive up to $5,000 towards projects that will help the community of Mesa. Learn more: nature.ly/4zIYeZp

📸: © Arizona Sustainability Alliance

08/17/2026

Here in the West, investing in nature has a big impact on our food and water. 🍅💧

In partnership with producers, The Nature Conservancy is supporting practices that improve efficiency, strengthen local economies and protect resources for future generations. Read our new feature story to learn more: nature.ly/4fejtZt

📸: © Stephen Probert; © Andrew Kornylak (2)

08/14/2026

Looking for a summer travel destination? Discover the Emerald Edge — 35,000 miles of coastline from Oregon to Alaska, 40,000 islands and a rainforest so lush it can store up to 300 million metric tons of carbon each year.

From whales and old‑growth forests to the Indigenous Nations who have called this region home since time immemorial, the Emerald Edge is both a place of cultural and ecological significance and an unforgettable destination for outdoor recreation.

Check out our new travel guide to plan your Emerald Edge getaway and see why this place is unlike anywhere else: nature.ly/3T22thC

📸: © Jennifer Emerling; © TNC; © Bob Waldrop

08/12/2026

Experience Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve in a whole new light... and dark!

Join us on Wednesday, August 19th, for this special evening event, with the preserve remaining open until the rare hour of 9:00 p.m. Feel free to explore the preserve on your own, or join Preserve Manager Aaron Mrotek for a guided ¾-mile nature walk at 6 p.m. and discover the sights and sounds of the creek as day transitions to night. After dark at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Joe Cicero will lead a black-lighting demonstration, offering a fascinating look at the insect diversity that emerges along Sonoita Creek. Watch for fireflies and rare glowworms illuminating the night, and keep an eye out for snakes, lizards, frogs and toads as they become active under the cover of darkness. ✨

08/10/2026

A Haikubox was installed at Ramsey Canyon Preserve!! 🕊️ Here's why that is so cool:

This acoustic monitoring device continuously records and identifies bird vocalizations, allowing us to better understand which species are present, when they are active, and how bird activity changes throughout the year. The data helps support our understanding of seasonal migration patterns and ecosystem health at the preserve.

You can listen in and see the birds identified at Ramsey Canyon in real time at nature.ly/45EdDvX 👂🎶

📸: © Melanie Duncan/TNC; © Kerry Taylor

08/07/2026

With Reno and Las Vegas identified as the two fastest-warming cities in the entire country, Nevada is looking to Arizona for expertise around heat adaptation.

TNC Arizona works with key partners to make Phoenix cooler, greener and healthier by increasing tree and shade canopy cover. "So we’re looking at supporting and planting hardy trees, drought-tolerant trees, trees that are already designed, designed to live and thrive in water-scarce environments,” said Amy Scoville-Weaver, the Healthy Cities Program Director for TNC Arizona.

Read the story on NewsPub: nature.ly/4xkXGa2

📸: © Ryan Hafey/Unsplash

08/05/2026

Three universities in Arizona - The University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University - have released a new report to help inform planning for water projects across the state. The first-of-its-kind research identifies strategies and locations across the state to enhance groundwater recharge, with multiple tools to aid planning and prioritization.

This type of data will help TNC and partners develop stormwater management projects that slow fast-moving water to help it seep into the ground so it’s there when we need it most. Dive into the science: nature.ly/3Tj7anw

📸: © Paul Gill Photo

08/03/2026

Dr. Gary Alpert is here to give you a close-up look at the faces of Hart Prairie Preserve. A world-renowned entomologist, he currently researches at Northern Arizona University and recently partnered with TNC on a two-year biodiversity study at Hart Prairie Preserve.

“The closer we look, the more we realize how much we still have to learn,” Gary says. “Even the smallest discoveries can change the way we understand an entire ecosystem—and remind us why protecting places like Hart Prairie is so important.”

Learn more about Gary's work, including a recent novel discovery at the preserve: nature.ly/4x7c3OV

📸: © Ava Medina & Gary Alpert/NAU Arthropod Imaging Lab

07/31/2026

While you’re sleeping, brushing your teeth, or reading this post, wildlife and habitats near and far are providing you critical services that help you live and thrive.

Nature is cleaning our water, regulating our climate, nourishing our food, protecting us from natural disasters...and so much more. Nature doesn’t send us bills or invoices for these incredibly valuable services, so we often think of them as free. But nature can only do its job when wildlife and habitats are healthy.

Conserving nature is the smartest investment we can make. Discover how it props up our lives and economies, and what we can do to help it: nature.ly/4fEZWlf

🎨: © Mikhaila Markham/TNC

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