Every day we work with individuals and businesses, private landowners and public agencies, and others focused on conserving and restoring the lands and waters of the Natural State. Since 1982, your support has helped us conserve more than 320,000 acres statewide.

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. To achieve this, we must boldly address the biodiversity and climate crises over the next decade. By maximizing our ability to affect change between now and 2030, we can shape a brighter future for people and our planet.

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

The Nectar Bar is dedicated to the conservation of our pollinators. We create landscapes that facilitate encounters with native pollinators, birds, as well as the native plants they need to survive.

To preserve the natural beauty and conserve the natural resources of the Norris Lake Watershed area for the benefit of the residents and visitors to the area.

The North Carolina Arboretum’s mission is to advance our state’s future by creatively connecting people, plants and places through education, design and economic development.