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Winter In the winter, deer browse on mostly white pine and white cedar. © Richard Hamilton Smith

Make a Difference in Minnesota

The Nature Conservancy is bringing a spirit of innovation to preserving life on Earth. In Minnesota, we’re working with diverse partners to protect our waters, forests and grasslands; build sustainable food and water systems; and tackle climate change. We're also working and organizing with local communities to leverage nature as a tool to build a brighter future for all Minnesotans.

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PROTECTING NATURE We’ve helped protect 1 million acres across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. © Richard Hamilton Smith
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Peatland Researchers Partners in peatland restoration in a nothern Minnesota bog. © Derek Montgomery

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Restoring Minnesota’s Peatlands for Climate & Water

Minnesota's peatlands play a critical role in the carbon cycle and can help mitigate climate change. Our new publication describes how we can protect and restore these valuable ecosystems.

Peatlands Playbook
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The Power of Forests

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The Need for Seed

To plant enough trees to meet our ambitious reforestation goals, we’re going to need seed. Lots and lots of seed.

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Resilient Forests

We are working to plant trees, prevent wildfires and build resilience in Minnesota’s precious forests.

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Trees for Trout

We're restoring climate-resilient forests to ensure the future of an essential Minnesota pastime—trout fishing.

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Frozen North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. © Erik Fremstad
Two adult loons and a baby loon sit on the water's surface.
Common loon Common loons—sporting a black and white checkerboard pattern on their backs—can be found in northern Michigan and across the forests of the Upper Peninsula. © Brian Lasenby/shutterstock.com

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See the Latest News from Our Chapter

For more than 60 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked to protect forests, grasslands and fresh water in Minnesota.

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A small gray butterfly, the Dakota skipper, sits on the spiky orange center of a flower with long, thin, pink petals.
Dakota skipper The Dakota skipper is one of the rarest butterflies in North America. © Chris Anderson/TNC

Places We Protect

Explore the Places We Protect in Your Community

The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 700,000 acres in Minnesota.

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About the Tri-State Chapter

Get to know The Nature Conservancy's only tri-state chapter, and learn about some of the work happening in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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