Welcome to The Nature of Things — the personal website of Ron Dodson.

I’m a conservation entrepreneur, storyteller, and advocate for environmental stewardship. Through initiatives like The Nature of Things and my public-benefit business The Conservation Company, I share stories, tools, and inspiration to help people reconnect with nature where they live, work, and play.

Whether you’re here for news & story posts, videos, educational resources, or to explore my work in sustainable living and re-commerce, this site brings it all together under one roof — my own.

Thanks for visiting. Take a look around, subscribe to a free newsletter, or just enjoy the journey.

I’ve spent my life helping people help the environment—where they live, work, and play.

Whether it’s restoring landscapes for birds and pollinators, promoting local food systems, building educational programs and resources, or keeping valuable items out of landfills through online resale—my work centers around one big idea:

Living a Conservation Lifestyle

Everything I do is now under The Conservation Company, my public-benefit business that connects environmental stewardship with everyday life and entrepreneurship.

Browse around and discover:

• Stories from my 50+ year conservation journey

• Videos on nature, community, and purpose

• Educational resources and tools you can use

• Online resale and re-use efforts that support my mission

And if you’re wondering how all this ties together—start with The Conservation Company tab.