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Island Conservation Restoring islands for nature and people worldwide.
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Long before modern science came to be, Indigenous Peoples held deep knowledge of the natural world.Long-lasting, effecti...
10/12/2026

Long before modern science came to be, Indigenous Peoples held deep knowledge of the natural world.

Long-lasting, effective restoration starts with listening to Indigenous and local communities, holding space for and understanding traditional ecological knowledge, and amplifying the ideas and work of the original stewards of the spaces we seek to protect together.

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate Indigenous leadership, knowledge, stewardship, and the enduring relationships between people and the places they call home.

Photos are by our field team during trips to Hawadax Island and, more recently, Great Sitkin Island in Alaska’s Aleutian chain. Traditionally used by the Unangas/Unangan people for millennia, Hawadax reclaimed its historic name following restoration efforts after decades of being known as Rat Island.

Storytelling has been sewn into cultures all over the world since the beginning of time. It’s how generational knowledge...
10/07/2026

Storytelling has been sewn into cultures all over the world since the beginning of time. It’s how generational knowledge to preserve ecosystems, cultural identity, and more has been passed down to this day. These stories don’t happen by mistake and have always served a purpose in our complex world, especially in delicate island ecosystems that are alive on the frontlines of climate change.

So, we created the Island Restoration Storytellers Circle to bring together islanders and share their stories for the world to hear. This cohort of people is made up of individuals we have met through this work and are champions for the health of our planet’s most extraordinary ecosystems.

When we listen to the people in these essential biodiverse hotspots, support their needs and visions for the future, and work alongside them, we can create healthier islands, people, the ocean, and planet.

We’re excited for you to listen in to their stories, tune in for more!

10/06/2026

Our team has the unique privilege to work in different ecosystems alongside community members all over the world. One of the best extra perks? The sunsets we see along the way 🥹.

Where’s the most beautiful sunset you’ve ever seen? Let us know in the comments below.

Mangroves, like the ecosystems they support, are lushly complex and cannot be understood through simple categories. In s...
10/02/2026

Mangroves, like the ecosystems they support, are lushly complex and cannot be understood through simple categories.

In some places, mangroves are disappearing and urgently need protection. In others, they have been introduced beyond their native range, transforming habitats and raising difficult questions about what should be restored, protected, or managed. Mangroves are a fascinating case study in how all conservation requires special attention to individual sites and ecosystems.

As with most things in nature, no one thing is true everywhere.

Read more at the link in bio.

They incubate their eggs using WHAT?!Meet the Malau (Tongan Megapode)! This bird is special for many reasons, with one b...
09/30/2026

They incubate their eggs using WHAT?!

Meet the Malau (Tongan Megapode)! This bird is special for many reasons, with one being that it is found nowhere else on Earth except Tonga.

Plus, they lay just one egg per nesting visit, have lifelong partners, are basically the Simon and Garfunkel of the bird world (everyone loves a duet), and you just have to swipe to see how they incubate their eggs (so cool)!

After conservation translocations in the early 1990’s, a new population became established on Fonualei Island, helping reduce the species’ extinction risk. Through our recent restoration efforts in Tonga, we’re working to support Malau populations even further!

Comment down below → what species should we feature next? Another bird? Or maybe a reptile 🤔? Let us know what you think!

09/27/2026

No lo veo solamente como un lugar donde vamos a producir verduras. Lo veo como una oportunidad para rescatar un conocimiento que todavía está en la memoria de nuestros abuelos, de nuestros padres, y traerlo nuevamente a las nuevas generaciones.

Me gusta pensar que puede ser un espacio donde un niño pueda aprender de una persona mayor, donde alguien pueda compartir una semilla que ha cultivado durante años, donde se puedan recuperar esas historias y esos saberes que quizás estamos dejando un poco atrás.

Y creo que eso también es una forma de soberanía. No significa que tengamos que dejar de depender del continente, porque hoy somos una comunidad mucho más conectada y eso también es parte de nuestro desarrollo. Pero sí significa tener capacidades propias, conservar conocimientos que nos permitan responder cuando las condiciones cambian y, sobre todo, no perder algo que forma parte de nuestra identidad.

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I don’t see it only as a place where we’ll grow vegetables. I see it as an opportunity to bring back knowledge that our grandparents and parents still carry and pass it on to new generations.

I like to think it can be a place where a child learns from an older person, where someone shares a seed they’ve grown for years, and where we recover stories and knowledge that we may be leaving behind.

I think that’s also a form of sovereignty. It doesn’t mean we have to stop relying on the mainland. We’re a much more connected community now, and that’s part of our development too. But it does mean having our own capabilities, preserving knowledge that helps us respond when conditions change, and, above all, holding on to something that is part of our identity.

Read more at the link in bio.

09/23/2026

Our team is made up of diverse viewfinders who come from all around the world with one shared goal in mind: to restore islands.

Like our Chief Conservation Officer Cameron Diver said, “the most successful teams are rarely made up of people who are the same. They are made up of people who bring different strengths, trust one another, and work toward a common vision. When that happens, the collective impact is far greater than the sum of its parts.”

As we navigate our mission of restoring islands for people and nature worldwide, we hope to never forget the purpose of why we’re all here… to get out in the world, have fun, follow our passions, and carry hope for the restoration of islands, their communities, and ecosystems around the world.

In our latest Field Notes, we head to Palau with Island Restoration Specialist, Linden!A few weeks have passed, and now ...
09/22/2026

In our latest Field Notes, we head to Palau with Island Restoration Specialist, Linden!

A few weeks have passed, and now he’s reflecting on the field work, why it matters, and what stuck with him the most.

“The chigger bites have stopped itching, the smell of guano gone from my clothes, and the lush greens of the jungle are now just pictures and hazy memories. But the thing that I will always remember from my time on Sonsorol is the people.”

Read Linden’s full field notes at the link in our bio.

09/21/2026

Just a couple of dinosaurs casually roaming around Floreana Island… 🐢🦕

Except these giant tortoises were actually gone from the island for 180 years.

The return of this keystone species marks a major milestone in the largest restoration effort ever carried out in the Galápagos and is a large step forward in bringing Floreana’s vibrant ecosystem back to life.

Photo credit: Bryan Perez

09/19/2026

And we’ll be right here when you do 😉

What’s your favorite bird? Let us know below.

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