our values
We strive to build an organization that fosters belonging and celebrates the voices of our employees, partners, supporters, volunteers, and visitors.
space for all. it’s in our nature.
At Natural Lands, our values are deeply rooted in a philosophy of community-based conservation that emphasizes collaboration, listening and learning, sharing knowledge and resources, and showing up for our communities. Those values have helped us to become one of the nation’s largest conservation organizations, dedicated to preserving and nurturing nature’s wonders while creating opportunities for inspiration and exploration.
We value excellence in all aspects of our work.
We’re proud to lead mission-focused initiatives that make natural spaces safer, more welcoming, and more accessible, and to train the next generation of conservationists—whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the region we serve—providing the skills, knowledge, and know-how to protect green spaces in perpetuity.
As we each do our part to protect open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors, we seek to do so with enthusiasm, responsibility, inclusivity, respect, and curiosity. We are committed to excellence in everything we do.
why protecting land matters
Every acre we save cleans the air we breathe, provides wildlife with habitat, filters the water we drink, and brings humans improved health and joy.
resources to green your world
Free, downloadable guides to help you learn more about the natural world around you and how to help care for it.
mission & history
A bit about how Natural Lands began and our ethos: land for life, nature for all.
