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Coming together for Earth Day

What's your grown-up version of playing in a puddle?

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Kids playing outside on land conserved by the accredited Northcoast Regional Land Trust in California. / Photo by DJ Glisson, II
By: Sarah McGraw
April 20, 2018
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Conservation

Make a difference

Everyone should have the chance to be happy outdoors. Those of us who work in conservation owe it to the next generation to provide them with that kind of opportunity and those experiences.

By: Sarah McGraw
December 22, 2017
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Conservation

Highlights of 2016

Thanks to you and your generous support, 2016 was the Land Trust Alliance’s most successful year yet. We are eager to share the highlights of the last year, accomplishments that would not have been possible without you.

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Photo courtesy of accredited Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
By: Sarah McGraw
March 09, 2017
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