Natural Areas Conservancy

We are proud of the milestones we’ve reached so far—from conducting breakthrough research and advocating for natural areas in City Council, to training passionate STEM students and expanding access to NYC’s trails. We developed a new partnership with the City University of New York to equip college students with the technical training needed to advance in environmental careers through paid internships. Engage with our mission through corporate sponsorship and volunteering. We’re the leading environmental organization in NYC for natural areas, and we convene a 19-city network of experts to preserve, improve, and expand these spaces nationally. We’re a team of dedicated experts in the fields of conservation, urban forestry, ecology, parks advocacy, and more. The organization was founded as NYC’s first and only park conservancy dedicated to researching, managing, and advocating for the city’s natural areas. Its success paved the way for our current program that now operates in over 25 NYC parks! Sarah Charlop-Powers continues to be a leading voice for nature and natural climate solutions.