Many factors affect ocean health, including the well- being of beaches. This #cleanbeachesweek discusses the importance of beach cleanups with youth as a way to protect the ocean. Explore how students can make a difference in ocean justice in Nature Lab’s ocean advocacy teacher’s guide. https://lnkd.in/eNSCMpNV _p.lab.x.x.July.Social.Toolkit @tncnaturelab #tncnaturelab #ResponsibleBeachVisitors #marineeducation
The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina
Non-profit Organizations
Durham, North Carolina 383 followers
Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends – globally, and in North Carolina.
About us
We're committed to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. And since 1977, we’ve been working in North Carolina to do just that!
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https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/north-carolina/
External link for The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina
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- 11-50 employees
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- Durham, North Carolina
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Using GIS and remote sensing, Yuntian Bi, a summer intern, is investigating how changes in water, forests, grasslands, barren, and urban areas influence the increase or decrease of streamflow in Drowning Creek and Little River basins. For her ambitious research project, Yuntian Bi is classifying satellite images from 1984 to 2024. She is pursuing two master’s degrees—Environmental Management and Forestry—at Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. Yuntian Bi works out of our Sandhills field office, which is why her favorite thing about the internship is exploring the Longleaf Pine savannas and learning about their habitat and management plans🌳🔥. She emphasized that her internship provides valuable hands-on experience in remote sensing and GIS, aligning with her career path after graduation. Thank you, Yuntian Bi, for your outstanding work. We are fortunate to have you on our team this summer!😀
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Did you know that beach cleanups help protect marine life? 🐬 Keeping the world’s beaches clean helps prevent plastic pollution from harming marine animals and their environments. This summer, share Nature Lab’s ocean advocacy guide with students and encourage them to participate in activities to protect the ocean. https://nature.ly/3xOMj0K @tncnaturelab #tncnaturelab #ResponsibleBeachVisitors #marineeducation
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Congratulations to Denise Bates (4 years) and Margaret Fields (29 years) with The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina 🌞. You are both foundational to our work. Thank you for all you do and, most of all, for always bringing joy to our team!
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Let's love this country so much that we want to protect its beauty. Happy 4th of July! 📸 Big Yellow © John Warner 📸Utah © Drew Rush 📸Sequoia National Park, California © Nick Hall 📸Roan Highlands © Dennis Oakley 📸White Sands National Monument, west of Alamogordo in New Mexico © Suzanne P. Mathia 📸Sunset on the beach at Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii © Ethan Welty
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🍃In the forest, every leaf dances to its own rhythm. ☀️ Sunsets paint the sky with vibrant colors. 🌱 Soil spreads its rich nutrients to all living things. There are no differences, no judgments—just synchronicity and cohesiveness. Embracing diversity is what makes us stronger and will move us forward to protect this planet and everyone in it. Happy #PrideDay and may all your colors shine! 🌈 🌿 📸 Jason Jablonski
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Our Southern Blue Ridge Program hosted RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects. The training was attended by 25 students from five key agencies: USDA Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy, NC State Parks, NC Forest Service, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. “This course offers a unique opportunity for wildland fire practitioners to gain valuable insights into the effects of fire management. These practitioners make daily decisions that directly affect conservation outcomes and, ultimately, the restoration of biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. It is a worthwhile investment for donors and funders. We are grateful for your support in making these educational opportunities possible.” Adam Warwick, Southern Blue Ridge Stewardship Manager. Thank you to everyone who joined and to all the great trainers!
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Jianna Torre is pursuing her Master of Forestry from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment, and she is our Conservation Forestry Fellow this summer at our Asheville office. 🌱 Jianna’s work focuses on our Richland Balsam Preserve, a pristine high-elevation spruce-fir forest located right off the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Spruce-fir forests in the Southern Appalachians have a long history of disturbance – from heavy logging in the early 1900s, followed by devastating wildfires due to this logging. As a result, it is crucial to understand the current ecosystem dynamics of these forests as well as the habitat upon which many wildlife species depend. Jianna is designing a comprehensive sampling and monitoring plan to collect data on the forest’s current status, structure, and composition. With the data collected from the monitoring plots, Jianna will craft a tailored management plan to ensure the forest’s long-term health😀. These newly established monitoring plots will allow us to track how the forest evolves over time. Her favorite thing about the internship is that her learning and professional experience extend beyond her project. She has been able to explore different preserves with TNC staff, learning about various ecosystems and their stewardship🌳🔥. We are lucky to have Jianna on our team, and we are excited to see the significant impact her project will have!
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We had a blast hosting the annual Conservation Cornhole! This tradition started with a couple of staff members playing, and this year, we had 12 conservation organizations join the fun!
I was thrilled yesterday to participate in my first ever Conservation Cornhole! It was great meeting other conservation professionals in North Carolina from groups like The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, North Carolina Botanical Garden, Conservation Trust for North Carolina, Triangle Land Conservancy, and many more! Congrats to Three Rivers Land Trust on the win!
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There is something special about taking a road trip in the South: the open roads, diverse landscapes, Southern charm, and mouthwatering food😋. Our Southern states are full of beautiful landscapes that everyone should enjoy. The Nature Conservancy is working on creating more welcoming, inclusive, and safe spaces where everybody can connect with nature. Make your list of accessible trails in the South: https://lnkd.in/gb2XGAyF 📸 Freepik, David Blevins, Glenna Goldman, TNC Florida, Alan Cressler
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