The Nature Conservancy in Oregon

09/02/2026

As the season begins to change, Nature Lab
is excited to share some fun and simple activities to help
young nature lovers explore the outdoors or bring nature
inside during this wonderful time of the year!

Download the guide: https://nature.ly/3Xs3U7o

08/31/2026

Did you know TNC created educational activities for kids? TNC’s Nature Lab has everything you need to engage your smallest conservationists.

And with cooler days ahead, it’s the perfect time to get little ones outside! From nature walks and backyard adventures to simple ways to observe and explore the world around them, these activities will help you make the most of late summer together.

🌿☀️ SAVE this post to reference when you’re outdoors with your littlest ones.

08/28/2026

Join The Nature Conservancy, Portland Parks & Recreation, and Friends of Mt. Tabor Park on September 26th for a volunteer event!

Volunteers will support habitat restoration efforts through weeding and mulching, helping create healthier spaces for local wildlife and park visitors. Afterward, stick around for a complimentary lunch and celebration as we come together to recognize the collective impact of our volunteer community.

Register today: https://nature.ly/4wxXkfu

📷 : TNC Oregon

08/26/2026

From protecting threatened natural areas through land acquisition to advancing conservation at scale, The Nature Conservancy has evolved alongside the challenges facing our planet. Explore the pivotal moments that shaped our journey and inspired new ways to protect nature.

From local land protection to global impact, explore the milestones and turning points that shaped The Nature Conservancy’s first 75 years.

08/24/2026

A six-day journey down Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River gave former U.S. Senator Bill Frist, global board chair of The Nature Conservancy, and his wife Tracy the opportunity to learn from Sammy Matsaw Jr., a Shoshone-Bannock Tribal member and TNC's Columbia Basin Salmon Program Director, about how salmon connect water, culture and generations. Watching five Chinook salmon holding in Loon Creek became a powerful reminder: the habitat is still here — but the journey home has become perilous.

Read the story: nature.ly/4gOMrRx

08/24/2026

Summer isn't over yet. Before schedules fill up and routines return, make time for one more family adventure in nature.

From wildlife sightings to new favorite trails, every visit to a TNC preserve can spark curiosity and create lasting memories. With almost 800 preserves across the country, there's a place for every family to:

🥾 Hike, explore and discover something new together

🦉 Spot wildlife and experience nature up close

🌎 Visit places where conservation is protecting wildlife and safeguarding the lands and waters people and nature depend on

Get inspired by our roundup of TNC preserves perfect for family adventures—and see where your next discovery takes you: https://nature.ly/4xK4qyg

08/21/2026

Protecting the Roadless Rule means protecting wildlife.

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. Let your elected officials know that protecting the Roadless Rule means protecting wildlife: https://nature.ly/4kRbzHd

📷 : Jason Ching

08/14/2026

For millennia, salmon have shaped the cultures, communities and ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest. But today, Columbia Basin salmon are facing extinction.

Join a conversation about why salmon matter to the future of our region and how Tribes, communities, and partners like The Nature Conservancy are advancing Indigenous-led efforts to restore salmon and revitalize the Columbia Basin.

Registration is required to join. RSVP today: https://nature.ly/4guAXl9

08/13/2026

Thank you to the 27 volunteers who shared their precious free time with The Nature Conservancy at our recent two-day Cascade Head Preserve volunteer event on the Oregon coast! The team improved the Cascade Head Preserve trail and habitat by spreading gravel over 100 feet of trail, installing steps, removing water bars, replacing mesh on the boardwalk, and removing invasive species on .5 acres while building community in a stunning location.

Volunteers were also able to enjoy events planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere event, which included activities such as estuary tours, hiking, and nature exploration. Best of all, we enjoyed spending time together while caring for this beautiful place.

Want to join a future volunteer event? Visit our website to learn more and sign up at: https://nature.ly/3VwD4uC

📷 : Sandra Farrell

08/12/2026

Welcome to 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.

Plan your next family adventure: https://nature.ly/3T22thC

📷 : Sean Nielsen, Paul Joseph Brown, Cameron Karsten