OUR MISSION
To preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and
to provide programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature.
CURRENT ACQUISITION PROJECTS
The Wildlands Conservancy has found three “one-of-a-kind” landscapes that we are working diligently to acquire by the end of summer. We will be stewarding these properties in perpetuity, expanding our nature preserve system to 25 locations and encompassing more than 315 square miles.
OUR WORK
Founded in 1995, The Wildlands Conservancy (TWC) is dedicated to preserving the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and providing programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature.
In working to achieve this mission, TWC has established the largest nonprofit nature preserve system on the West Coast, comprising 23 preserves encompassing nearly 200,000 acres of diverse mountain, valley, desert, river, and coastal landscapes. These preserves are open to the public free of charge for passive recreation, including camping, hiking, picnicking, birding, and more.
Ultimately, saving our treasured landscapes from development means educating and instilling a love for nature in future generations. For this reason, TWC is also the state’s nonprofit leader in providing free outdoor education opportunities for California youth. Through these programs and our reverent stewardship of preserves—visited by more than 1.5 million people per year—we foster a love and respect for life in all of its magnificent forms.
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The Wildlands Conservancy’s preserve system of diverse landscapes stretches from San Diego County in Southern California to Jefferson County in Central Oregon. These remarkable preserves are open to the public for free, forever, for hiking, camping, picnicking, and more.
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More than 1.3 million youth across California have participated in an outdoor education program provided by The Wildlands Conservancy. We continue to diversify our portfolio of education programs to nurture the land stewards of the future.
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From leading the campaign to designate one of the largest national monuments in the lower forty-eight states to creating the largest nonprofit nature preserve system on the West Coast, The Wildlands Conservancy is dedicated to landscape-level conservation.
GET INVOLVED
The success of The Wildlands Conservancy is the direct result of supporters like you.
From making a cash donation to volunteering to staying connected and spreading the word, there are multiple ways you can support our mission.
The Wildlands Conservancy operates solely with private funding.
100% of your cash donation goes to support preserves, programs, and conservation efforts.
VOLUNTEER
Each year, hundreds of volunteers make an important and lasting impact by donating thousands of hours to restore land, educate youth, and promote The Wildlands Conservancy’s mission.
Stay connected with The Wildlands Conservancy through our Behold the Beauty Association.
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