Power In Nature

You can’t erase history. You have to learn from it. As the slavery exhibit at the President’s House in Philadelphia is restored, it’s a reminder that public spaces, and the truth, belong to the people. Our public lands tell the full American story: our triumphs, the injustices, our progress, and our pain.

When history is minimized or rewritten, we lose the chance to understand where we’ve been and how to move forward.
Public lands are more than places to explore. They are living classrooms, holding stories of Indigenous stewardship, enslavement, resistance, conservation, and community.

At Power In Nature, we believe protecting public lands means protecting the truth rooted in them.

Stewardship isn’t just about acres. It’s about honesty — so future generations can learn from the full arc of our history and build something better.

Grateful to honor Senator Catherine Blakespear with the 2026 Force for Nature Award.

Her leadership in protecting and funding the Habitat Conservation Fund is helping power California’s 30x30 goals and ensuring our Department of Fish and Wildlife has the resources to protect our lands, waters, and wildlife.

Thank you, Senator, for leading with vision and delivering real results for nature and future generations.

Last night was a reminder of what’s possible when leaders choose nature.
At the Third Annual Force for Nature Awards, we celebrated champions who are protecting biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and advancing California’s 30x30 vision for future generations.

The work continues, and so does the momentum.

Force for Nature Award Recipients: , , , _wallis, and Meghan Hertel