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Pass On Your Passion For Nature

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About the Fund

We earn four stars from Charity Navigator and an A+ from
CharityWatch (formerly American Institute of Philanthropy).

Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity
A+ from the American Institute for Philanthropy

 

We combine a passion for conservation with an entrepreneurial spirit to protect your favorite places before they become just a memory. A hallmark of our work is our deep, unwavering understanding that for conservation solutions to last, they need to make economic sense. Top-ranked, we have protected more than 7 million acres across America

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The Fund in Action
Gettysburg Battlefield
Perhaps the most famous Civil War battlefield, did you know not all of it is protected? Our most recent efforts here saved land where the 1st day of fighting occurred.
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Mapping Longleaf Pine
Longleaf pine once swept across the entire Southeast—now only 3% remains. We're mapping its future so conservation can be done right.
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Chicago's Green Vision
We're updating Chicago's Green Infrastructure Vision, which offers ways to seamlessly link lands & waterways in and around the city.
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Download images from in and around places we help protect! Check back every Monday for a new featured image.

 

Roseate Spoonbill

Roseate Spoonbill
Photo: Terry Ross / Flickr

 

At the Fund, we know that because every community—and landscape—is different, conservation calls for different solutions. From saving land to planning green infrastructure and investing in sustainable business, we find the right solutions to make conservation goals a reality. With more than 7 million acres protected across America, we work hard to save your favorite places before they become just a memory. Learn about the places we protect >>

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