Monthly News from Trust for Public Land
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Photo credit: Yuri Levchenko / Flickr |
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We've surveyed and ranked the nation's largest park systems. How does yours stack up, and what does it mean for public health in your community? |
Photo credit: Doug Strickland |
In Chattanooga, Tennessee, the 12-mile South Chickamauga Creek Greenway gives tens of thousands of residents a sustainable way to commute to work, as well as new recreational access. Trust for Public Land led the effort for more than 20 years to secure the lands to create this critical pathway that connects multiple communities. |
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Illustration credit: Nate Padavick |
If you think America's golden era of rail travel is gone, think again. For decades, we've been turning retired train corridors into vibrant, carbon-free transportation systems. Here are just a few of our most iconic rail-to-trail projects transforming communities from coast to coast. |
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We're celebrating all the ways trails connect us to the outdoors, to our communities, and to each other. Learn about these ribbons of discovery, and take a moment to speak up for America's trails. |
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Can our society leverage nature to dismantle inequity, racism, and poverty? Does today's conservation movement reflect our future goals? We explore these questions and more in our new podcast. |
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At Trust for Public Land, a group called Generation Now is learning the ropes of the conservation field while bringing diversity and youthful energy to the organization. |
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Parks are essential for public health, climate resilience, and strong connected communities. And yet, 100 million people in the U.S.—including 28 million kids—don’t have a park within a 10-minute walk of home. We’re working to change that, and we need your support. |
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Share why you're thankful for the outdoors for a chance to be featured in a future newsletter. |
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Photo credit: Intermountain Forest Service / Flickr |
Trails connect people to nature, recreation, schools, workplaces, and their broader neighborhood. That’s why we are working tirelessly to plan, design, and create trails across the country. While much of this work is happening on the ground, some of it is also taking place in Washington, DC. Help transform the future of our trails by sending a letter to your members of Congress today! |
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Photo credit: Adair Rutledge |
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Join Trust for Public Land supporters and plan your legacy with Giving Docs—a full suite of free and secure estate planning tools. |
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Advisory board members are TPL advocates, ambassadors, and donors that help increase our impact through philanthropy, advocacy, connections, and strategic guidance. |
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In 2023, we reflect on and celebrate our first 50 years of impact, and we look ahead at the work still to be done. From protecting unspoiled lands, building parks and trails, and transforming schoolyards, we strive to create healthy, equitable communities for everyone. |
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