Turning local passion into acres protected.
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:
Remind elected officials how much people value and depend on these special places.
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.
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
Championing Public Lands in Washington, D.C.
Find a Friends group near you
Are you a Friends Grassroots Network member?
Check out our Grassroots Advocacy Program to explore tools, trainings, and other resources