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Our Impact Latest From NatureServe Ways to Give Adopt-a-Species Our revolutionary Adopt-a-Species program is now more accessible than ever, allowing you to make a real difference with just a few clicks. For a minimum $25 donation, you can be part of a group coming together to protect biodiversity. Your adoption will help the expert staff at NatureServe maintain information on thousands of species provided for free on NatureServe Explorer—plus, adopters will receive fun and unique benefits! Learn more about the benefits, and meet the eight featured species for adoption! ADOPT A SPECIES Storymap Biodiversity and Climate Change Biodiversity is significantly impacted by the far-reaching effects of climate change. Biodiversity is closely connected to the wellbeing of both people and the environment; however, the significance of climate change on the natural world is often misunderstood and overlooked. Click the button below to learn how climate change affects biodiversity in areas that might be near and dear to you, and what NatureServe is doing to better understand this relationship.⁠ VIEW STORY Pond-cypress basin swamp . NatureServe Global Status: Vulnerable (G3). Photo by Galyna Andrushko. Storymap Biodiversity in Focus: U.S. Edition A new analysis by NatureServe addresses five essential questions about biodiversity–the variety of life on Earth–that need to be answered if we are going to effectively conserve nature. We are now happy to share a more web-friendly format of our report, Biodiversity in Focus: United States Edition . Explore interactive maps from the report and meet some of the rarest species in our nation! EXPLORE REPORTPodcast Closing Conversations: Reflections from Biodiversity Without Boundaries In this final episode of Conservation Conversations, recorded live from the Biodiversity Without Boundaries conference, we hear from passionate individuals within the NatureServe Network about what inspired them at the event. News NatureServe Expands Access to Critical Biodiversity Data with the Launch of NatureServe Explorer Pro NatureServe is proud to announce NatureServe Explorer Pro, an innovative tool that elevates the capabilities of the open-access database NatureServe Explorer. advanced platform provides users with unparalleled access to detailed information on at-risk species, reinforcing NatureServe’s commitment to conserving biodiversity as the go-to source for decision-quality biodiversity data. Publication Rhynchospora Mesoatlantica (Cyperaceae), an imperiled new species of beaksedge from Eastern U.S.A. NatureServe botanist Amanda Eberly and Dr. Robert Naczi of New York Botanical Gardens published a new species of beak sedge, named Rhynchospora mesoatlantica and commonly referred to as the Mid-Atlantic Beaksedge in recognition of the region where all occurrences are found. Event Biodiversity Without Boundaries 2024 Conference The Biodiversity Without Boundaries conference puts some of the most important scientific breakthroughs on display to an audience that includes scientists from our network of more than 60 programs in North America, plus scores of government agencies, leading academic institutions, and fellow conservation organizations. Learn more and register now! Search NatureServe’s authoritative conservation database of comprehensive information on more than 100,000 plants, animals, and ecosystems. Explorer Search SEARCH Support Us Today The connection between biodiversity and public health is more apparent than ever. Reflecting on the countless benefits that healthy ecosystems and rich biodiversity provide us, take action today to protect their future. Sustaining Gifts By making an automatic gift each month, our sustaining donors ensure that NatureServe is consistently growing its far-reaching efforts to preserve biodiversity—every day of the year. LEARN MORE Adopt-A-Species Now you can become a biodiversity champion and adopt a native plant or animal. In addition to being recognized on your chosen species’ page on NatureServe Explorer, you will be supporting the expert staff at NatureServe who ensure that critical data on the taxonomy, distribution, and conservation status of species and ecosystems are accurate and available to conservation decision-makers. LEARN MORE Heritage Circle When you include NatureServe in your estate plans, you play a key role in ensuring that the plants, animals, and places you care about will be enjoyed by future generations. As part of our Heritage Circle, your investment in NatureServe is an investment in the future of biodiversity. LEARN MORE Credits: Oak - Beech / Heath Forest. Photo by Sam Sheline, NatureServe. Chocolate Lily ( Fritillaria biflora ). NatureServe Global Status: Vulnerable (G3). Photo by M.E. Sanseverino. Great Blue Heron ( Ardea herodias ). NatureServe Global Status: Secure (G5). Photo by Diana Robinson. NatureServe is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. FOLLOW 2550 South Clark Street, Suite 930 Arlington, VA 22202 703-908-1800 SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER CONNECT News Releases In the News Events Contact Us Newsletter Careers Login Board Access Site EXPLORE Natureserve Network Network Directory NatureServe Canada Global Impact GIVE Adopt-A-Species Donate Now Planned Giving GIVE WITH CONFIDENCE PODCAST SERIES CONSERVATION CONVERSATIONS Terms of Use |...