John, the beauty of nature is all around us. It’s the lush forests, the vast blue oceans, and the dazzling array of wildlife that fill our seas, skies, and land. It’s also the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the medicine that heals us.

In a survey we sent this summer, many shared that nature gives you feelings of calm, awe, joy, and gratitude. Our health is entwined with the health of our planet.

But you’re also deeply concerned. More than 95% of you are very or extremely worried about how quickly we're losing wildlife and nature and intense threats like climate change. Nature needs us like never before.

Today, we invite you to explore and celebrate all that nature provides us. Watch our video, pledge to help, take a quiz, and spread the word.

Nature can’t wait—nature needs us now.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We each have a part to play to ensure a healthy, thriving planet for all species—including our own.

Yours in conservation,

Photo: Lion © Chris Schmid; Elephant calf © Getty Images/Anup Shah; Arms wading © Getty Images/piola666; Frog © Getty Images/Iain Lawrie