TNC in Indiana

Welcome Spring! Embrace the season of renewal as the Spring Equinox graces us with blooming flowers, warmer days and nature's vibrant comeback. Get ready for longer daylight, colorful landscapes and the promise of new beginnings. #SpringIN #EquinoxMagic #NatureAwakening

Top o' the morning to you! Today's a great day for going GREEN! With spring in the air, you can find green all around you. Breathe in. It's better than a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Pic of TNC supporters Tom Cook and Anna Owens by Alex Snyder/TNC.

What is the #FarmBill & why does it matter? This big piece of legislation supports America’s farmers, ranchers & forest stewards who want to adopt climate-smart practices. Urge your elected officials to pass the bill: nature.ly/3T4dco9 📸 Mark Godfrey/TNC

Celebrate World Wildlife Day in Indiana! Join us in honoring the diverse wildlife of our magnificent state. Let's protect and appreciate the incredible creatures that call Indiana home. Pics: (c) Matt Williams, Aaron Peterson, Trevor Edmonson, Jason Whalen/Fauna Creative

The Great Lakes Water Quality Board is seeking public opinion about water quality issues and other topics related to restoring and protecting this unique freshwater system. Learn more and take the poll at: nature.ly/431TVbr (c) Jason Whalen

The places we love bring us together. The new Nature Unites Portland Timbers Community Kit celebrates the trees and forests that call us home.

Curious what exactly was accomplished at #COP28, the @UN Global Climate Conference that just wrapped up? We've got answers (and good news), including details on how the #Midwest was included in the conversation. Get more of your COP28 questions answered: nature.ly/3GXxJVy

Prairie strips are sections of croplands converted into restored native prairies. These strips of native plants can help reduce erosion on farmlands, keep water clean and provide important food sources for pollinators in the Midwest. blog.nature.org/2023/11/01/how…

With less than a month to go until this year's big UN climate conference, we've put together this essential guide to #COP28 and #ClimateAction. nature.ly/3umZ0Op

We're grateful that Congress included a #FarmBill extension in the budget deal that will ensure our farmers and producers are supported. But, with this extra time, Congress must craft a bill that will create a sustainable, productive future for our lands. nature.org/en-us/newsroom…

The Nature Conservancy is hiring an Indiana Conservation Executive Assistant. Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining our team! To learn more and to apply, visit nature.ly/3MSbjbE and search for Job #54340.

We're celebrating 50 Years of Protecting Endangered Species! In honor of this milestone, we're creating a "Time Capsule" to be opened on the 100th anniversary of #ESA. What should future generations know about our efforts in this era? #ESA50 📸 Erin Huggins/USFWS

A reminder that Prairie Border Nature Preserve in Jasper County will be closed this weekend (November 18-19) to avoid user conflict during the opening of deer hunting firearms season. The preserve will reopen November 20. Thank you for your cooperation.

Today is National Hiking Day! TNC has plenty of natural areas around the state to hike, today and every day. Fern Cliff in Putnam County is a great place to hike—an amazing preserve with a fascinating history. nature.org/en-us/get-invo…

Looking to burn some Thanksgiving calories? Join Friends of the Sands for a day-after-Thanksgiving hike at the Grace Teninga Discovery Trail at Kankakee Sands! More info at nature.ly/49Ctnk1

Congratulations to our CEO @JenMorrisNature for making the #Time100Climate list! Thank you @TIME for recognizing the work of climate experts around the world. Onward! 🌱 Check out the full list here: nature.ly/46krpBM

TNC supports the rapid expansion of renewable energy, and the ample wind and solar resources in Indiana offer the opportunity to provide clean, low-impact power for people and wildlife. Watch the full video here nature.ly/3SIFHZY

A huge shout-out and thank you to the volunteers who helped build 24 tables for the Kankakee Sands greenhouse. We can't wait to get these tables in use this winter as we cold moist stratify seeds, and then in Feb when we sow seeds for 2024. Celebrate! nature.org/en-us/get-invo…

For the safety of all, Prairie Border Nature Preserve in Jasper County will be closed this weekend (November 18-19) to avoid user conflict during the opening of deer hunting firearms season. The preserve will reopen November 20. Thank you for your cooperation.

More on TNC's new "Charting a Clean Energy Future" report in this Energy Portal article. TNC is helping the business community achieve their renewable energy goals while ensuring the protection of agriculture and natural habitats. nature.ly/3ujxT6C