Open TNC Preserves
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Places We Protect
Bad Branch State Preserve
This jointly owned and managed nature preserve protects unique habitats.
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Places We Protect
Dupree Nature Preserve
This Kentucky nature preserve invites people to connect with nature.
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Places We Protect
Hazeldell Meadow
Welcome to the only highland rim wet barrens community in Kentucky.
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Places We Protect
Jim Beam Nature Preserve
This sanctuary boasts majestic limestone cliffs that run along the Kentucky River.
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Places We Protect
Pine Creek Barrens
This nature preserve serves as a tranquil respite from the fast-pace of nearby urban areas.
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Places We Protect
Mantle Rock
This nature preserve is replete with historical and archaeological treasures.
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Places We Protect
Brown-Crutcher
This nature preserve showcases unique plant and animal habitats characterizing the Kentucky River Palisades.