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Protecting whitewater resources, economic sustainability, and biodiversity in Ecuador

Amigos de Iracambi (Iracambi) works to restore and protect Brazil’s Atlantic Forest while supporting resilient local livelihoods. Its programs combine community-based reforestation (planting and nurturing native trees), watershed protection, environmental education, volunteer and student engagement, and applied research to strengthen local economies and conserve biodiversity.

Chikaming Open Lands is a local land conservancy that protects and restores native habitats and water quality in southwest Berrien County, Michigan. It permanently preserves ecologically important forests, prairies, wetlands, farmland and other open spaces through land acquisition and conservation easements while managing nature preserves and stewardship programs for public benefit.

Wildwood provides hands-on, experiential outdoor education and summer-camp programs that help Kansas City–area youth (particularly low-income children) build confidence, STEM and leadership skills, and a connection to nature. The organization runs overnight and day camps, school field trips, scholarship/transportation supports, and year‑round group programming to expand access to outdoor learning.

To enrich lives by inspiring passion for nature through experience, education and stewardship.    

LEA works to protect and restore the high water quality of lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and wetlands in western Maine and to maintain the integrity of their watersheds. They do this through year‑round water monitoring and science, invasive‑species prevention and control, land conservation and public education and advocacy aimed at reducing threats to lake health.

Jenkins stewards 48 acres of public gardens and woodlands to connect people with plants and place through conservation, public education, and community programs. The organization preserves native and rare plant collections while offering free access, classes, and outreach to foster environmental stewardship.

The American Chestnut Land Trust preserves and cares for natural and cultural landscapes in the Parkers Creek and Governors Run watersheds and promotes land conservation across Southern Maryland. It provides environmentally sustainable public access to preserved properties for education, scientific study, recreation, and cultural programs.

The Bird Conservation Fund is a U.S. non-profit dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats globally, with a focus on threatened and endangered species. We accomplish this by raising funds to make small grants to support direct conservation, applied research and through raising public awareness of the plight of threatened bird species.

To promote the appreciation and understanding of wildlife conservation through education, preservation, and rehabilitation.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution conducts independent ocean science, engineering, and education to advance understanding of the ocean and its connections to the Earth system, and communicates that knowledge to inform decision‑making and benefit society. Its work combines research, ship/vehicle operations, technology development, and training to address climate, ecosystem, and ocean‑resource challenges.

Since 1876 we’ve made it our mission to protect the mountains, forests, waters, and trails you love in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We envision a world where our natural resources are healthy, loved, and always protected, and where the outdoors occupies a place of central importance in every person’s life. We encourage you to experience, learn more, and appreciate the outdoors knowing that your participation supports the conservation and stewardship of the natural world around you.