nature preserve

noun

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

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Designed in partnership with Studio DB, the boutique features custom details inspired by Montecito and the nearby Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, a nature preserve in Santa Barbara County. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 There’s no better place to do so than at The Ridges Sanctuary, a nature preserve. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 New Buffalo’s casino, nature preserve, and dining are a short drive. The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 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. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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