The Wildlands Financials

During the fiscal year, The Wildlands Conservancy conserved thousands of acres across the West, expanding our preserve system and protecting critical habitat. We established Rana Creek Preserve, our first preserve on California’s Central Coast, and Speaking Springs Preserve, our first in Utah. We also completed the final phase of the Eel River Canyon Preserve acquisition, safeguarding a vast stretch of Northern California’s wild river corridor. In the Eastern Sierra, we expanded Two Rivers Preserve by 2,400 acres, protecting habitat connectivity for wildlife and climate resilience.

The Wildlands Conservancy manages the fastest-growing nonprofit nature preserve system in the West, with 25 preserves spanning nearly 210,000 acres. More than 1.5 million people visit these wild places each year — open to the public free of charge for hiking, camping, birding, and more. Our rangers and stewards restore native habitats, rewild species, and maintain trails and campsites, working alongside hundreds of volunteers who contribute thousands of hours annually. Together, we ensure these cherished landscapes remain protected and welcoming for all.

Since 1995, The Wildlands Conservancy has provided free outdoor education to more than 1.3 million underserved youth across Southern California. Today, more than 60,000 children and families each year participate in our programs — from guided field trips to self-paced learning on trails with interpretive signage. Each experience invites curiosity, deepens understanding, and fosters a lasting connection to the natural world.