Nature Conservancy Collection

Australian wildlife, lithograph, published in 1897
Australian wildlife: 1) Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus); 2) Tree-kangaroo; 3) Tasmanian tiger, or Tasmanian wolf (Thylacinus cynocephalus)

African wildlife, lithograph, published in 1897
African wildlife: 1) Gorilla; 2) Chimpanzee (Pan); 3) Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx); 4) Giraffe; 5) Lesser kudu (Ammelaphus imberbis)

Mr Martin Pirie and a specimen of an owl are the centre of attention for this group at the 2nd Warwick Sea Scout headquarters in St. Nicholas Park, Warwick

Lupine and balsamroot wildflowers at Columbia River Gorge near Hood River, Oregon

Mexican free-tailed bats fleeing Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve, Texas, USA
Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) fleeing Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve in Texas, USA; Mason, Texas, United States of America

Fiery sunrise light over Pine Butte along the Rocky Mountain Front near Choteau, Montana, USA

USA, Oregon, Columbia Gorge, Tom McCall Nature Preserve, Mt. Hood from McCall Point

Nature Conservancy land along Crommett Creek. Stone wall in former pastureland. Durham
US, NH, Nature Conservancy land along Crommett Creek. Stone wall in former pastureland

Sugar maple leaves on a mossy rock in one of the Nature Conservancys Great Bay
US, NH, Sugar maple leaves on a mossy rock in the Nature Conservancys Great Bay properties

North America, USA, Minnesota, Bluestem Prairie. Greater prairie-chickens strut during early spring lek

Shorebirds at sunrise at the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The Nature Conservancys Griswold Point Preserve. (Not available for 2013 Calendars)

Sunrise on the Connecticut River in Essex, Connecticut. The Nature Conservancy s
Sunrise on the Connecticut River in Essex, Connecticut. The Nature Conservancys Turtle Cove Preserve

Bison signage at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska Oklahoma

Durham, NH. A Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, in a rookery on the Nature Conservancy s
Durham, NH. A Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, in a rookery on the Nature Conservancys Lubberland Creek Preserve near Great Bay in Durham, NH

Crown Butte near Simms Montana

USA, Montana, Pine Butte Guest Ranch. Close-up of weathered jaw bone of deer and lichen on rock

Plovers and gulls on the beach in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The nature Conservancy s
Plovers and gulls on the beach in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The nature Conservancys Griswold Point Preserve at the mouth of the Connecticut River

Kayakers paddle past a sailboat at anchor between Great Island and the shoreline in Old Lyme in the Connecticut River. Near mouth of the river in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Salt Marsh

A woman kayaks near the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The Nature Conservancys Griswold Point Preserve. Long Island Sound

A woman kayaks in a marshy section of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Near Great Island and the mouth of the river

A woman kayaks in the Black Hall River near the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme, Connecticut

Chocolate Lily in Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Conservancy, CA

Kayaks on the beach at Griswold Point in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Mouth of the Connecticut River. Long Island Sound. The Nature Conservancys Griswold Point Preserve

Prairie spiderwort wildflowers grow in the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska Oklahoma

Spring wildflowers in abundance at the Tom McCall Preserve in Oregon

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"Preserving the Beauty of Nature: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time with these stunning lithographs from 1897, showcasing the diverse wildlife of Australia and Africa. These intricate illustrations transport us to a bygone era, reminding us of the importance of preserving our natural heritage for future generations. Closer to home, we find ourselves captivated by the vibrant lupine and balsamroot wildflowers adorning the Columbia River Gorge near Hood River, Oregon. The delicate petals dance in harmony with nature's symphony, reminding us of the fragility and resilience of our ecosystems. As dawn breaks over Pine Butte along Montana's Rocky Mountain Front near Choteau, fiery hues paint the sky. This breathtaking sunrise serves as a poignant reminder that every day brings new opportunities to protect and conserve our precious landscapes. In another corner of Oregon's Columbia Gorge lies Tom McCall Nature Preserve, where Mr Martin Pirie proudly presents an owl specimen to an eager group. Their fascination mirrors our own curiosity about these magnificent creatures who call this preserve their home. The Narrowleaf Mule Ears (Wyethia) stand tall at Tom McCall Nature Preserve - a testament to nature's ability to thrive when given space to flourish. Mt. Hood looms majestically in the distance, reminding us that even iconic landmarks can benefit from conservation efforts. Journeying further eastward brings us to Durham's Crommett Creek on Nature Conservancy land. Here we witness a stone wall standing resolute amidst former pastureland - a symbol of transformation as human impact gives way to restoration and protection. Amongst moss-covered rocks lie sugar maple leaves at Great Bay within The Nature Conservancy's sanctuary. This tranquil scene reminds us that even small pockets hold immense beauty worth safeguarding for future generations' enjoyment. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in Minnesota's Bluestem Prairie where greater prairie-chickens proudly strut their stuff.