From Canada to Georgia, behind every acre OSI protects, there are people. Each person has a connection to the land that has inspired them to protect it and their stories are as diverse as the landscapes they are dedicated to protecting.
Stories from the Field
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Voice Your Support for the Expansion of Ocmulgee National ParkA 50-mile stretch of Georgia’s meandering Ocmulgee River is on track to becoming the nation’s newest National Park and Preserve, and OSI is excited to be a critical partner in this historic initiative.
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The Hope We Find in Protecting LandThe land we protect today will reap benefits for generations to come.
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Living on the Land, South Carolina StyleMore than a daily pleasure, the South Carolina landscape is a way of life. Between its quiet blackwater rivers, pristine coastal beaches, sunny longleaf pine savannas, and dramatic mountains, South Carolina provides many outdoor opportunities.
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Welcoming WildernessFor more than four decades, the Open Space Institute (OSI) has protected some of the most beautiful landscapes in the heart of New York’s Adirondacks – land that provides people with places to play and discover the wonders of nature.
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Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Legislative Conservation Victory in a GenerationThe passage of the Great American Outdoors Act was heralded as one of our nation’s most significant conservation achievements in decades. In the middle of this great success story was Lesley Kane Szynal, who leads OSI's Outdoor America Campaign.
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