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The answer: an abiding commitment to connecting people to the outdoors. Through their own work and now that of their descendants, they prove that we can be divided by politics but united in conservation. Sure enough, red and blue can—and often do—make green. |
By helping to design their own schoolyards, students learn about everything from native plants to drainage to urban heat. Embedded in the design process is another lesson: the importance of collaboration and the power of advocacy. |
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As we help the National Park Service mark its 107th year on August 25, we're also celebrating 50 years of partnership and impact. It's a long and beautiful friendship with some impressive stats to go with it. |
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Housing authorities are often the largest landowners in a city, and strong partnerships with these entities are key to equitable access to green space. From urban Ohio to rural New Hampshire, these examples prove that it takes a village to make a village. |
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Share your summer snaps during the TPL Summer Photo Challenge through August 27. You could score a prize package from TPL—even an America the Beautiful national parks pass! |
Stretching 235 miles, the New England National Scenic Trail is ideal for connecting to the outdoors. Unfortunately, barely half of the trail is protected in Massachusetts. TPL is changing that—starting with 196 acres in Southwick. |
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Photo credit: Andy Richter |
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Becoming a monthly donor is the best way to make a lasting impact on the public lands and parks we love. And this month, when you start a monthly gift, you’ll receive a tote bag as a token of our appreciation. Hurry! Offer ends August 31. |
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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: Renett Stowe / Flickr |
Expanding San Gabriel Mountains National Monument will protect archeological sites, rare habitat for threatened and endangered species, recreational areas, and a critical water resource for Los Angeles County residents. We can permanently protect this important landscape, but we need your help. Send a letter to President Biden today! |
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Photo credit: Chris Hinkle |
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Join Trust for Public Land in celebrating National Make-a-Will Month this August by planning your legacy with the help of Giving Docs—a free and secure estate planning tool. |
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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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