The Nature Conservancy in Oregon

The Nature Conservancy in Oregon Protecting nature and the places you love in Oregon. Check out www.nature.org/Oregon for more stories about our work.

06/17/2026

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📷 : Zumwalt Prairie Trail Camera

With increasing wildlife in Oregon, our forests aren’t the only landscapes at risk. Our rangelands and sagebrush habitat...
06/16/2026

With increasing wildlife in Oregon, our forests aren’t the only landscapes at risk. Our rangelands and sagebrush habitats are facing growing pressure from wildfire, which is appearing more often in sagebrush ecosystems and burning hotter than before.

But there’s hope. Research from Washington State University shows that wildlife can persist — but the future of sagebrush‑dependent birds and mammals depends on what happens after a fire, especially how quickly land managers can prevent invasive annual grasses from taking hold.

See why this matters: https://nature.ly/4vf0C6V

📷 : Emily Crabill/TNC, Nikolaj Lasbo/TNC, Chris Helzer, WSU

TNC was on Capitol Hill last week to speak up for nature. We met with staff from more than 100 congressional offices fro...
06/15/2026

TNC was on Capitol Hill last week to speak up for nature. We met with staff from more than 100 congressional offices from across the aisle to talk about:

🏔️ Public lands: We let them know that our national forests, wildlife refuges and other public lands are under threat as some Congressional leaders are trying to sell-off public lands and weaken policies that help protect these treasured landscapes. We shared that public lands are not just picturesque backdrops. People across America depend on them for jobs, clean drinking water, family traditions and more.

🌽 Agriculture: We urged Senators to support a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports the voluntary conservation, restoration and management of America’s privately-owned farms, ranches and forests—much like the House did in April.

🏛️ Funding: We came armed with numbers that drive home the need to invest in nature. Did you know that for every $1 the federal government spends on conservation, the average return is $4? That investment drives local economies, strengthens public safety and improves our physical and mental health. That’s why conservation is one of the smartest investments we can make.

📷 : Lucy Brookham

Nature celebrates color in every form, and so do we. Just as diversity powers the natural world, it powers our efforts e...
06/12/2026

Nature celebrates color in every form, and so do we. Just as diversity powers the natural world, it powers our efforts every day to create a future with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature.

📷 : TNC, Ryan Meredith/TNC Photo Contest 2022, Jeroen Lucas/TNC Photo Contest 2021, Fernando O'Farrill/TNC Photo Contest 2022, Darrell Bodnar

Nature celebrates color in every form, and so do we. Just as diversity powers the natural world, it powers our efforts e...
06/12/2026

Nature celebrates color in every form, and so do we. Just as diversity powers the natural world, it powers our efforts every day to create a future with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature. 🌈

📷 : TNC, Ryan Meredith/TNC Photo Contest 2022, Jeroen Lucas/TNC Photo Contest 2021, Fernando O'Farrill/TNC Photo Contest 2022, Darrell Bodnar

Social media can inspire awe for the natural world, but it can also unintentionally harm it. Before you post that wildfl...
06/10/2026

Social media can inspire awe for the natural world, but it can also unintentionally harm it. Before you post that wildflower selfie or geotag a hidden trail, consider these tips for using social media responsibly and protecting nature this National Get Outdoors Month.

It's World Ocean's Day! 🌊 From the shoreline's edge to thousands of feet below, the waters that border Washington's vibr...
06/08/2026

It's World Ocean's Day! 🌊

From the shoreline's edge to thousands of feet below, the waters that border Washington's vibrant marine ecosystem is one of the Earth's most productive and vulnerable. We need all hands on deck to secure a more resilient future for our oceans.

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, step outside, and rediscover the natural world around you. Need inspiration? Th...
06/05/2026

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, step outside, and rediscover the natural world around you. Need inspiration?

These five activities will help you plan some amazing outdoor adventures for right from your backyard, front porch or neighborhood park.

🌱 On a hot summer day, we all need to cool off—plants, too! Fill a watering can and head to your yard or porch to give your plants a drink.

🦋 Social Butterflies: Invite some friends to join you on a summer butterfly hunt! Set up a spot near a garden or natural area in the morning or early afternoon, when butterflies are most active, and wait to see who visits.

☀️ Ray of Sunshine: Capture the beauty of nature through a drawing, photograph or poem, and share it with someone who isn't able to get outside today!

🧺 Breakfast Picnic: Start the day off right with a breakfast picnic! Look and listen for signs of nature while you enjoy your feast.

🌌 Starry Night: Enjoy a warm summer night by watching for constellations, bats, owls and more!

Nature unites us the same way love does, and requires the same solidarity, resilience and hope in its advocates. Our wor...
06/03/2026

Nature unites us the same way love does, and requires the same solidarity, resilience and hope in its advocates. Our work means so much more when we’re stronger together. 🌈

📷 : Dave Koch/TNC Photo Contest 2019

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