nature preserve

noun

US
: an area where animals and plants are protected and that has few buildings or homes

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The private 50-acre nature preserve—perched nearly 2,000 feet above sea level—hosts no more than 20 guests at a time within its eight rooms. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026 Founded in 1976, the nonprofit nature preserve offers trails, wildlife rehabilitation programs, canoeing, educational camps, and community events. Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 7 June 2026 Viewable from the Sagamore is Dome Island, a nature preserve that speaks to the region’s commitment to conservation. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 And so is this, like, the nature preserve? AFAR Media, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nature preserve

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“Nature preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nature%20preserve. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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