A lush green tree admires its own reflection in a pond in a nature preserve at the Don Valley Brickworks (often referred to as the Evergreen Brickworks) in Toronto, Ontario on a bright sunny day.

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https://jrtphotography.com/featured/tree-reflecting-in-a-pond-john-twynam.html

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📍 Tide Views Preserve, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Florida

👣👣👣 early/late #FootPathFriday

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📍 Tide Views Preserve, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Florida

#BenchSaturday #MarshMadness #UrbanExploration #CityParks #NaturePreserve

📍 Tide Views Preserve, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Florida

#MarshMadness #UrbanExploration #CityParks #NaturePreserve

📍Tide Views Preserve, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Florida

Heart of #Cochamó in Chilean #Patagonia to Be Protected After Historic Purchase

After a period of local and international fundraising, #ConservaPuchegüín announces next steps in creating 328,000-plus-acre protected area in #Chile

"This radical collaboration of passionate individuals and organizations large and small has come together to do something extraordinary—a real gift to our Earth and our grandchildren."
- Jeffrey Parrish TNC’s Global Managing Director for Nature Protection

December 19, 2025

"The largest land holding in Cochamó is no longer for sale. Conserva Puchegüín, a locally driven conservation initiative comprised of multiple organizations, raised more than $78 million to purchase and support the long-term protection and effective management of #FundoPuchegüín, a 328,351-acre property of undeveloped nature in the heart of the Cochamó district in Chile’s northern Patagonia.

"The purchase ends years of uncertainty over the future of Fundo Puchegüín after the previous owner put the property up for sale in 2022. Now begins a new phase of enduring protection and long-term management of the area.

"With the registration process of new ownership complete, Conserva Puchegüín will work toward implementing a governance and management model with an approach that prioritizes community participation and #conservation science.

" 'This is a historic milestone not only because of the size of the protected area, but also because of how it was achieved: with participation, transparency and deep respect for the communities that live in Cochamó,' said Andrés Diez, executive director of #PueloPatagonia. “That is the foundation on which the next phase will be built.'

Read more:
https://www.nature.org/en-us/newsroom/heart-of-cochamo-in-chilean-patagonia-to-be-protected/

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TNC Acquires 105 Acres of #WestGreenwichRI Forest

Conserved land opens for hiking and hunting as the Bernard and Donald #HarringtonPreserve, TNC’s 26th nature preserve in #RhodeIsland.

January 20, 2026

https://www.nature.org/en-us/newsroom/rhode-island-nature-conservancy-protects-105-acres-west-greenwich/

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#BridgehamptonNY - Winter Watershed Walk in the #LongPondGreenbelt

February 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Baykeeper & PEP Winter Watershed Walk

"Join #PeconicBaykeeper and #PeconicEstuary Partnership for their fourth year of Winter Watershed Walk Series! This year’s series features four new and different locations around the Peconic Estuary.

Friday, February 13th 10:00am- 11:00am

Long Pond Greenbelt, Bridgehampton

"The two nature organizations are hitting the trails again this winter to explore some of the beautiful locations around the Peconic Estuary. This is a great chance to learn more about the coastal habitats in the watershed. Walks are open to all ages, please register ahead of time so we may contact you in the event of a cancellation or rescheduling.

Please dress for your comfort, warm layers, hats and gloves are encouraged. Plan to meet at the trailhead and begin walks shortly after the given start time. If you are running late or can no longer attend a walk you have signed up for please let the organizers know. We will do our best to wait for all confirmed registrants.

This year the groups are starting a new Winter Watershed Walk Challenge and continuing the hot chocolate tradition after the walks! They’ll bring the thermos, you bring a reusable mug!

Attend any walk and get entered into a raffle to win a swag bag from Peconic Baykeeper and Peconic Estuary Partnership! Swag bag includes t-shirts and hats, tote bag, a reusable water bottle, and a pet waste bag dispenser!

Driving instructions and parking details will be sent out prior to the walk."

One walk = one entry!
Free

FMI and to register:
https://peconicbaykeeper.org/event/winter-watershed-walk-series/

#SolarPunkSunday #NewYorkState #SpendTimeInNature #NatureWalk #NaturePreserve