Watch the Video: A Day in the Life

You’re invited to watch a new Nature Conservancy film called “A day in the Life” that celebrates the hard work and commitment of Nature Conservancy scientists and collaborators who everyday provide the knowledge crucial for a future where people, lands, and waters thrive in balance

TNC scientists and collaborators work in real world settings that have wide ranging impacts on people’s lives. Their work contributes new data and learning to research at the local, regional, and global level. By focusing on collective success to meet conservation and community outcomes, TNC scientists are committed to climate and biodiversity solutions.

Together, we find a way.

Art Director and Producer: Erica Sloniker, The Nature Conservancy
Script Writer and Producer: Leah Palmer, The Nature Conservancy
Director of Photography and Editor: Jenny Ting
Producer and Consulting Editor: Michele Gomes
Camera Operator and Drone Pilot: Jeremiah Kaynor
Sound Mix: Cheryl Ottenritter and Jeremy Guyre

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