nature preserve
noun
US
: an area where animals and plants are protected and that has few buildings or homes
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At Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center Breathe in the fresh air and reconnect with nature at Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center, a sprawling nature preserve set along the Neuse River.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
When a car is needed for a trip to the national forest or a nearby nature preserve, residents get free or discounted rides with Envoy or Waymo.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
When a car is needed for a trip to the national forest or a nearby nature preserve, residents get free or discounted rides with Envoy or Waymo.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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
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“Nature preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nature%20preserve. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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