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Chimpanzees caught on camera trap in Cameroon. Every year on World Chimpanzee Day (July 14), people around the world celebrate one of our closest living relatives. Chimpanzees are intelligent. They use tools, form lifelong social bonds, communicate with one another, and care for their young. Yet across Africa, their populations continue to decline as forests … Continue reading Blog post: The Forest Grew Quieter. A Community Refused to Let the Chimpanzees Disappear.

Imagine standing at the edge of the Annapurna Conservation Area in Nepal, one of the most biodiverse landscapes on Earth, watching forests, wildlife, and communities thrive together because local people have the resources and support to protect the places they call home.This December, you have the opportunity to experience that firsthand.From December 3–15, 2026, Community Conservation … Continue reading Come with us: Discover Nepal Through the Eyes of Community Conservation

This year's mascots from left to right: the Cross River gorilla, the red panda, the orangutan, the yellow-tailed woolly monkey When you hear the words fundraising event, what do you picture? A black tie gala? A bake sale? A golf tournament? A grueling athletic challenge? Pedal, Paddle, or Plod is none of those things. At … Continue reading Annual event: You Don’t Have to Run a Marathon to Protect Endangered Species—Do This Instead

How do you actually work with communities to protect biodiversity? It's a question many students, researchers, nonprofit professionals, and conservation practitioners ask. While community-based conservation is widely recognized as one of the most effective approaches to protecting biodiversity, learning how to build genuine partnerships with communities can be difficult. Many people understand the theory but … Continue reading Bringing Community Conservation to the Classroom: Join Us at NACCR 2026 (and Beyond!)

A letter from our Executive Director, Dr. Teri Allendorf Last fall, during a visit to a village in Nepal, a woman asked me how Community Conservation funded its work. She assumed the answer would involve a major institution. USAID. WWF. A large international organization with endless resources and infrastructure. When I told her the truth, … Continue reading When Big Funders Say No, Communities Keep Conservation Alive

If you're local to the area, we'd love to see you at either of these events. May 9 Join us for the Trillium Festival, a two-day celebration of native plants, wildlife, and conservation at the Maiden Rock American Legion along scenic Pine Creek.Dr. Teri Allendorf, Executive Director of Community Conservation, will present Community Conservation: From Wisconsin to the … Continue reading Join us for 2 events in May!

Why Conservation Works Best When Communities Lead Around the world, forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. In response, conservation efforts have often focused on protected areas, national parks, and top-down enforcement. These approaches are an option, but they are not enough because forests are not empty. They are home to the people who live … Continue reading Community Forestry and the Power of Local People