Friends Grassroots Network

Turning local passion into acres protected.

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People create change

We know from experience that durable public lands conservation requires local people who fight for the land day in and day out.

Our Friends Grassroots Network is a national movement of more than 80 community-based organizations focused on protecting, restoring, and expanding National Conservation Lands.

Some of these groups are all-volunteer led, while others have paid staff. They host hikes, undertake restoration projects, and serve as local sentries to protect the lands all of us love and need.

We fuel the diversity and impact of this national movement and harness the collective power of our Friends Grassroots Network to:

Rally communities in support of National Conservation Lands and other vulnerable public lands that need protection.

Remind elected officials how much people value and depend on these special places.

Bring local voices to influence all levels of government, from county commission meetings to Washington, D.C.
Photo: McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado

Help us protect the lands you love

Through grant giving, capacity building, and field support, we increase the impact of our Friends Network. We support the operations of these local organizations, connect them to policymakers, and ensure that their voices are at the table.

Help us help them succeed.

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Community leaders in action

See our Friends Grassroots Network in action and how they're making a difference every day.

Community Leaders in Action: Get Outdoors Nevada

Community Leaders in Action: Get Outdoors Nevada
Our Friends Grassroots Network works year-round to make a difference for America's National Conservation Lands. Today, we're spotlighting Get Outdoors Nevada, a nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada that provides...
Apr 25, 2023
Championing Public Lands in Washington, D.C.

Championing Public Lands in Washington, D.C.
Conservation Lands Foundation gathered advocates from our Friends Grassroots Network to advocate on behalf of the landscapes they care about in Washington, D.C. Oregon Natural Desert Association's Campaign Manager Karly...
Apr 20, 2023
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Find a Friends group near you

  • Archaeology Southwest
    A private non-profit that explores and protects heritage places while honoring their diverse values.
  • Friends of Arizona Joshua Tree Forest
    The Grapevine Mesa-Joshua Tree Forest is the largest and densest forest of its kind in the world. We're working to permanently protect it for everyone to enjoy.
  • Friends Of Ironwood Forest
    Friends of Ironwood Forest works for the permanent protection of the biological, geological, archaeological, and historical resources and values for which the Ironwood Forest National Monument was established.
  • Friends Of The Agua Fria National Monume
    We are your neighbors & concerned citizens who treasure Agua Fria National Monument and want to be sure that its important & sensitive resources are protected.
  • Friends of The Cliffs
    Partners with the Bodaway/Gap Chapter of the Navajo Nation and the Bureau of Land Management's National Conservation Lands System to support, promote, and protect Vermilion Cliffs (USA) National Monument, and the Navajo Nation lands, its landscapes and in
  • Friends Of The San Pedro River
    FSPR is a mostly volunteer nonprofit dedicated to the conservation & restoration of the San Pedro River through advocacy, education & interpretation.
  • Keep Sedona Beautiful
    Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc., acting through the stewardship of its members and volunteers, is committed to protect and sustain the unique scenic beauty and natural environment of the Greater Sedona Area.
  • Amargosa Conservancy
    Dedicated to the future of the #Amargosa Watershed, and the natural and human communities that live there.
  • HB
    Hekia Bodwitch
  • Calwild
    Protecting California's Wild Public Lands and Rivers -- the voice for wild California
  • Friends of the Amargosa Basin
    Supporting the Diversity of Life in the Amargosa Basin by Protecting it's Land, Water and Beauty-Promoting the formation of an Amargosa Basin National Monument.
  • Friends Of The Carrizo Plain
    The Friends of the Carrizo Plain (FOCP) supports the Education, Interpretation, and Conservation of the Carrizo Plain National Monument.
  • Friends Of The Desert Mountains
    The mission of the Friends of the Desert Mountains is to preserve land, to support education, conservation and research in the Coachella Valley, and to act as the support organization for the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
  • Friends Of The Inyo
    Preservation, exploration, and stewardship of the Eastern Sierra's public lands.
  • Friends Of The Lost Coast
    The mission of the Friends of the Lost Coast is to inspire a passion for learning about, understanding and preserving the natural life of the Lost Coast in students, the local community and visitors.
  • Land Trust of Santa Cruz County
    Our mission is to protect, care for, and connect people to the extraordinary lands that makes this area so special. #iheartsantacruz #KeepSantaCruzWild
  • Mattole Restoration Council
    The Mattole Restoration Council believes that the Mattole watershed and its human residents are fundamentally dependent on one another for health and prosperity.
  • Mattole Salmon Group
    The Mattole Salmon Group was formed in 1980 by Mattole Watershed residents determined to improve and restore the remnant runs of native Mattole salmon.
  • Mendocino Land Trust
    The mission of the Mendocino Land Trust is to conserve and restore valuable natural resources of the Mendocino County region.
  • Mojave Desert Land Trust
    Mojave Desert Land Trust protects the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values.
  • Native American Land Conservancy
    Our mission is to acquire, preserve and protect Native American sacred lands through protective land management, educational programs, and scientific study.
  • Piedras Blancas Light Station Associatio
    Provide resources to restore and preserve Piedras Blancas Light Station to its period of greatest historical significance, provide educational opportunities to the public, and facilitate scientific research.
  • Redwood Parks Conservancy
    Our mission is to foster understanding, enjoyment, and stewardship by providing support to our partner agencies – the National Park Service, California State Parks, and U.S. Forest Service – who are entrusted with the care of northern California’s public
  • Sanctuary Forest
    An innovative land & water trust that seeks to conserve and steward the Mattole River valley and surrounding areas.
  • Transition Habitat Conservancy
    Transition Habitat Conservancy protects transition zone and wildlife corridor ecosystems and their scenic, agricultural, and cultural resource values in the West Mojave Desert.
  • Trinidad Coastal Land Trust
    TCLT is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting for the public benefit the natural beauty and character of the Humboldt County Coast from Little River to Big Lagoon.
  • Tuleyome
    Tuleyome engages in advocacy and active stewardship with diverse communities to conserve, enhance, restore, and enjoy our public lands. #MonumentsForAll
  • Colorado Canyons Association
    Colorado Canyons Association fosters community stewardship, education and awareness of our National Conservation Lands with a focus on McInnis Canyons, Dominguez-Escalante, and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Areas (NCA’s) in western Colorado.
  • Conejos Clean Water
    Environmental, social, economic and food justice nonprofit in the Conejos Land Grant Region of Southern Colorado. #ProtectTheRío #NuestraExpansión
  • Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
    A non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on the rich history of the ancestral Pueblo people with day tours, dig programs and travel programs!
  • Friends of Browns Canyon
    Rafting, hunting, fishing, hiking and more in Browns Canyon, Colorado. Help conserve this spectular landscape for America's Future!
  • Friends of the Yampa
    A non-profit in Steamboat Springs dedicated to protecting and enhancing the recreational and environmental integrity of the Yampa River and its tributaries
  • Loxahatchee River Historical Society
    Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. First lit 1860, National landmark, History Museum, Operated by Loxahatchee River Historical Society, a 501(c)3 non profit.
  • Friends Of Pompeys Pillar
    We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1989 to support Pompeys Pillar National Monument, which contains the last physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806. Our mission is to preserve and protect the monument.
  • Wild Montana
    Uniting and mobilizing communities to keep Montana wild.
  • Blacks in Nature
    Blacks in Nature is a 501c3 organization that creates accessible outdoor experiences for people of color in kayaks, lakes, hiking trails, snow, a garden, fishing, and just about anywhere there are open skies above.
  • Friends of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
    Friends of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, formerly Friends of Walking Box Ranch, was born after the designation of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada in 2021.
  • Friends Of Black Rock High Rock
    Honoring the diversity of the Great Basin, its delicate ecosystems, wildlife, and intelligent use of the Black Rock Desert - High Rock Canyon
  • Friends of Gold Butte
    Our mission is to promote the responsible enjoyment of the Gold Butte National Monument.
  • Friends of Nevada Wilderness
    Friends of Nevada Wilderness is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to preserving Nevada's wild heritage by caring for & defending our public lands #DontBombTheBighorn
  • Friends Of Sloan Canyon
    A group of dedicated volunteers helping preserve and conserve The Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. Share the #sloancanyon love!
  • Get Outdoors Nevada
    Get Outdoors Nevada connecting people of all backgrounds and ages to Nevada's diverse outdoor places through education, service, community engagement and collaboration.
  • Indigenous Voices of Nevada
    Indigenous Voices of Nevada is an emerging nonprofit organization that works on issues impacting Native Americans in Nevada, with a platform rooted in indigenous values.
  • Save Red Rock
    Our mission is to preserve and enhance the natural, recreational, educational, scientific and scenic resources of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
  • Trail Access Project
    Trail Access Project strives to help those with physical disabilities have safer, more meaningful outdoor experiences in public lands and parks.
  • Friends Of The Organ Mountains-Desert Pe
    Friends seeks to enrich our community and diverse cultures through advocacy, conservation and restoration of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.
  • Native Land Institute
    The Native Land Institute is an organization dedicated to advancing economic, environmental, and social justice for indigenous communities across the Southwest and beyond.
  • New Mexico Wildlife Federation
    To protect New Mexico’s wildlife, public lands and outdoor way of life now and for future generations of sportsmen and women.
  • Frontera Land Alliance
    We conserve water and wildlife resources forever through the preservation of open land.
  • Conserve Southwest Utah
    Conserve Southwest Utah works to conserve our area's water, air, public lands, cultural resources and quality of life by engaging our community in stewardship, outreach and advocacy.
  • Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
    Honoring the past and safeguarding the future of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument through science, conservation, and education. Become a member!
  • Utah Din Bikyah
    Utah Diné Bikéyah works to protect and preserve cultural uses of public lands by Tribes, and actively supports protecting the Bears Ears region of SE Utah.
  • Islanders For The San Juan Islands Natio
    Islanders for the San Juan Islands National Monument worked for the permanent protection of the BLM lands in the San Juan Islands. Now that the National Monument has been protected, they work as its advocates.
  • Alliance For Historic Wyoming
    The Alliance for Historic Wyoming is Wyoming's only statewide nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of our unique historic and cultural resources.

Are you a Friends Grassroots Network member?

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