Find Natural Resources Conservation & Protection Nonprofits and Charities

  crazyjim wrote:

At last, an advocacy group that does something real and assertive with donations by directly taking action against despoilers of the world's oceans and wildlife. Where many environmental groups continue the tired practice of asking governments and businesses... more »

  jmckinley wrote:

Fairfax ReLeaf offered our 3rd-6th grade students a rare chance to impact their environment and actively participate in community service. We heard of Fairfax ReLeaf through a nearby middle school which has planted over 2,000 trees with them. Fairfax... more »

  ryan5 wrote:

Ecosa was a great learning environment for me. I knew I needed to learn more about sustainable design in-between undergraduate and graduate school, and this was the perfect fit for me. I am certain that the studio project was a big reason on why I was... more »

  NWsupporter wrote:

I first learned about World Neighbors 11 years ago, when I met its CEO and board chair at a conference in Washington DC. I was amazed to learn that it was then 46 years old because it was clearly doing important and effective international development... more »

  giliasavage wrote:

When I first volunteered with GRG, I helped remove invasive buckthorn in a park near the twin cities. It was a wonderful experience and I was extremely impressed by how smoothly the project went especially considering there were hundred of volunteers.... more »

  BruceBeehler wrote:

The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is the leading bird conservation organization for the Western Hemisphere--focusing projects on the US & Canada, Central America, and the Andes of South America. Many years ago I served on ABC's board and saw, first-hand,... more »

  Naturegal wrote:

Last year The Conservation Fund bought 766 acres near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the Eastern Shore of Maryland so it could be sold to the government and made part of the refuge. Today that transfer was officially announced, and we thank The... more »

  simi wrote:

The PRCF team is very welcoming and provided much support for me during my placement. Knowing very little about environmental issues in South East Asia prior to my assignment at their Indonesian office, I gained a wealth of information and have a new... more »

  sherwinkaplan wrote:

I have been a supporter of IFED for about 13 years and an active volunteer (since I retired) for the last three. I love two main things about the organization. First, the niche it fills. Larger non-profits or governmental entities provide the physical... more »

  peterwhiteunc wrote:

The Center for Plant Conservation is meeting the challenge of plant conservation in the US by creating a network of botanical gardens with the expertise and facilities to assess field populations, restore habitats, reintroduce rare species to the wild,... more »

  Glory M. wrote:

I started volunteering with Tampa Bay Watch in 1993 and have seen great improvements in the waters of the Tampa Bay estuaries. Their hard work and dedication to the restoration effort has paid off, but the challenges seem to never end. I enjoy being... more »

  eva3 wrote:

My experience at EcoLogic has been great. I have seen how EcoLogic has helped poor rural communities in Central America and Mexico become environmental stewards and how this has also contributed to improve many of these people's living conditions. I... more »

  jwhit1989 wrote:

I love the work that ACT does to protect our global environment and natural resources. At the rate that deforestation is taking place, we depend on organizations such as these to go to bat to preserve nature's beauty more »

  amertz wrote:

Revision is one of the most humble and altruistic organizations I have encountered in my experience with both the professional world and the non-profit sector. They genuinely do everything in their power to better the lives of those around them. Whether... more »

  mxebmama wrote:

They continue to work in the legal and policy arena and have the visibility and means (although dwindling quickly) to raise consciousness and promote action. more »

  Nancy41 wrote:

This nonprofit conservation and environmental ed. organization is located where the rivers flow north in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. A small but dedicated staff "connects people with nature through research, education and action." It's stewardship... more »

  amymarquis wrote:

It's been a long time since I worked with Bruce and Jane-- the summer of '08, I think? But I have such fond memories from my time with them. I was one of the reporters on NRDC's Yellowstone grizzlies media trip. Bruce flew us over the park early one... more »

  GaryATL wrote:

I've been a member of the local club in Georgia since 1995 and before that the Philadelphia club. I've been attending the National Event every year since 1998. My closest friends I've met through Mosaic. Not only in Georgia but I have good friends all... more »

  natebosch wrote:

AuSable was a wonderful program for me. I went to a smaller liberal arts college which did not have specialized ecology courses. I took Limnolgy and Environmental Chemistry at AuSable, and enjoyed these fields so much that I went on to graduate school... more »

  J Simmons wrote:

Every animal at Noah's Ark has a story. If you know them, you will know that the work they do there is phenomenal. They provide a forever home for exotic animals that have been abused, neglected, sick or just not wanted. The habitats for their animals... more »

  pnwlover wrote:

Save the Frogs is a fun and energizing charity. They are passionate about their work being on the front lines of the amphibian extinction crisis. Volunteers are given clear instructions on what to do and are always made to feel they are appreciated... more »

  phillymomwhocares wrote:

Gathers a great deal of grant money and sees only a tiny percentage of it bring about projects, the rest goes to staff especially it's lead. Spends a great deal of time seeking favorable press coverage of staff but does an extremely poor job educating... more »

  Barbara wrote:

We were so glad to have Sarah Egolf speak at the F. E. Warren AFB Women's History Month Tea. Many people commented on how interesting her talk was to them and that they were very enlightened by her speech. Sarah is indeed a very knowledgeable and personable... more »

  Happy Parent wrote:

I volunteered with Connecticut Audubon Society's CANE program in Fairfield and went through the training session and then teaching the children. What a great experience for me and the children! The training was great and I felt so good that I was able... more »

  CL90 wrote:

I was an intern last summer. I am fortunate to have seen such a progressive non profit organization that also invests greatly in their people and their development. Engaged employees can only achieve better conservation results - and these people get... more »