The Nature Conservancy in California

10/07/2026

Kangaroo rats have a big role to play in our efforts to restore desert habitat and create water security in the San Joaquin Valley.

Tag along with our Agriculture Project Director Abby Hart and Strategic Restoration Project Manager Daniel Toews in the latest Notes from the Field as they search for these small but mighty mammals 🔎

Watch the full video: https://nature.ly/4z79vBt

10/06/2026

Introducing the Microfiber Action Alliance (MAA), a new multi-stakeholder initiative uniting Nike, Patagonia, Under Armour, lululemon, Cotopaxi and REI Co-op to tackle microfiber pollution 🌱

Microfibers are small particles that shed from both synthetic and natural textiles. Alongside use and wear, the production of clothing and textiles is a significant contributor to microfiber pollution globally.

The good news: A range of effective solutions exist. The MAA will support brands in better understanding and implementing solutions at scale, reducing microfiber pollution in their own supply chain and creating a credible, scalable roadmap for industry-wide progress over time.

Learn more: https://nature.ly/3Vxd5X2

10/05/2026

Don't forget! KelpFest! kicks off this Friday, October 9 in Mendocino and Fort Bragg.

🌊 Check out the full event schedule and plan your visit: https://www.northcoastkelpfest.org/.

09/30/2026

Just dropping in to brighten your day with some of the extraordinary colors that you can find across California 🌈🪻🌅🌳

Photo 1 🪻 Randall Preserve

Photo 2 🌊 Tide pool flora and fauna at Dangermond Preserve

Photo 3 🪶 Birds fly past a scenic sunset at Staten Island, CA

Photo 4 🩵 Bull kelp under the waves

Photo 5 🌾 Rolling green hills and oak trees at Tollhouse Ranch in Caliente, CA

Photo 6 🪺 An island scrub-jay on Santa Cruz Island, CA

09/29/2026

The Nature Conservancy is deeply grateful for Senator Dave Cortese’s leadership on SB 1250, which supports better planning and agency coordination for wildlife connectivity. This will translate to increased driver safety, less traffic congestion, and better outcomes for California wildlife.

It is a win-win for California 🎉

A big step forward for safer roads and protecting wildlife! I’m excited to announce that my bill, SB 1250, was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom!

Every year, wildlife-vehicle collisions put Californians at risk while taking a devastating toll on our wildlife. SB 1250 establishes a statewide framework to identify high-risk areas, improve coordination between transportation and wildlife agencies, and incorporate wildlife connectivity into future transportation planning.

Thank you to our sponsor, The Nature Conservancy in California, and to the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District , and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for your partnership in advancing this important work!

09/24/2026

Over 90 organizations support SB 1250 by Senator Dave Cortese, which would make California’s roads safer while contributing to the state’s wildlife conservation goals by supporting wildlife connectivity.

TNC is proud to sponsor SB 1250 which received bipartisan support in the Legislature. SB 1250 is now awaiting action by Governor Gavin Newsom.

You can express your support of this critical bill and urge the Governor to sign SB 1250 here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

Governor Gavin Newsom will now have an opportunity to help save lives by helping to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions as my Senate Bill 1250 (SB 1250) reaches his desk, where it awaits his signature.

Every year, thousands of Californians are involved in crashes with wildlife, putting drivers, passengers, and our state's wildlife at risk. SB 1250 strengthens coordination between transportation agencies, wildlife experts, and local stakeholders to identify high-risk areas and support solutions that protect motorists while preserving critical wildlife corridors.

Thank you to The Nature Conservancy for sponsoring my bill and to our supportive partners at Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Green Foothills, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, Pew Charitable Trusts, and Wildlife Conservation Network .

To express your support and urge the Governor to sign SB 1250, go to the Governor’s Official Contact Page. Select “An Active Bill” under the request or comment options, and then select SB 1250 to log your support. Here’s the link: https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

09/24/2026

The North Coast KelpFest! is back!

KelpFest! brings together food, art, science, education and community to reconnect people with California’s extraordinary coastal ecosystems. Now in its third year, KelpFest! aims to foster a deeper relationship with the ocean’s forests and inspire long-term ocean stewardship.

Join our TNC team, as well as our partners at the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration (PCOR) Initiative, at this year’s event, which is jam-packed with everything from a kelp parade to a kelp restoration demonstration event to a community urchin dive.

KelpFest! will take place from October 9-12 in Mendocino and Fort Bragg.

🌊 Watch this year’s KelpFest! video: https://nature.ly/4y7arFJ

🌊 Check out the full event schedule and plan your visit: https://www.northcoastkelpfest.org/.

Hope to see you there!

09/22/2026

Here at TNC California, fall means golden sunsets, changing leaves, crisp air and an autumnal playlist to usher us into the season.

Scroll through for some cozy, slightly spooky and all-around autumnal tunes to celebrate the first day of fall 🍂🍁☕️

What’s your go-to song for the season?

09/17/2026

Don't forget! Join us this Saturday for Coastal Cleanup Day: https://nature.ly/4gSGwd3

Coastal Cleanup Day, California's largest annual volunteer event to remove trash from beaches and inland waterways across the state, is taking place next Saturday, September 19!

TNC California will be participating with a cleanup event at the Santa Clara River Gateway, located on the Santa Clara River in Ventura, CA.

Our cleanup event will run from 9am-12pm. Please wear closed-toed shoes, sun-protective clothing and long pants and note that this event is limited to ages 16 and up.

Participants should park at 2950 Johnson Dr, Ventura, CA 93003. To get to the sign-in table, please cross Northbank Dr. and walk down Johnson Dr. There will be signs guiding you to the cleanup location.

Can’t make our event? Check out the California Coastal Commission's website for other events or instructions on how to conduct your own cleanup: https://nature.ly/4gSGwd3

Hope to see you there!

09/16/2026