The Nature Record is a national initiative bringing together knowledge, storytelling, and public participation to elevate the role of nature in the U.S. The work is rooted in science, guided by communities, and enriched by public participation. The Nature Record examines the status, trends and future of nature in the United States, and how changes in nature are shaping our lives, communities, and economy. Nature influences the air we breathe, the water we drink, the homes we build, the stability of our climate, the health of our brains and bodies, and the strength of our local economies. Even for those who don’t focus on environmental issues every day, these connections are constant and deeply woven into daily life.

The Nature Record is an independent team of nearly 200 leading scientists, researchers, experts, and practitioners. Their work is rooted in science, guided by communities, and enriched by public participation. Together, they’re creating a clear, accessible picture of nature across the nation and the role it plays in everything from local economies to public health and community resilience. The Nature Record is the first comprehensive, independent, evidence-based assessment of how nature is doing in the United States and how changes in nature are shaping our lives, communities, and economy.

The Nature Record is designed for people who want to act on knowledge, from local leaders to national policymakers to everyday citizens. The work is influenced by voices across the country through dozens of public conversations. What's emerging is more than a report; it's a foundation for decision-making, collaboration, and meaningful action.  The  long-term vision is a future where nature is part of every conversation about growth, health, security, and prosperity. The work underway will include resources for local planning and decision-making, art and storytelling to bring nature’s value to life, and a rigorous national assessment of nature’s condition and contributions.

The Wild Center was selected to be a site for public comment for the The Nature Record Assessment  Members of the public are invited to review the assessment and submit comments to help improve its clarity, accuracy, and usefulness.

Please join us at The Wild Center on May 7th from 4 pm - 6 pm for this free public event. This free, public event will help shape the Assessment and will include information sharing, Q&A sessions, and collaborative round table discussions.

Come talk with our authors, learn about the report, and share your thoughts. Add your voice to a public conversation with the authors of The Nature Record Assessment.