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John,

Let's give darkness its due. Sure, we love long days and
sunshine. But Earth's biorhythms and ours need darkness

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-in particular, dark skies. As we march toward the autumn
equinox, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice everything, we celebrate
how nature's cycles and miracles contribute to our quality of
life. 

-Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land

PS: Autumn is here! Tell us where you seek out fall's changing
leaves. 

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Cristate Cactus and fellow saguaro create a vertical element against
the moonless night sky

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Photo credit: Dulcey Lima / Unsplash

Keeping the Dark Skies Dark

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In the shadow of the growing metropolis of Tucson, Saguaro National
Park attracts more than a million visitors each year who come to savor
the desert wilderness and 165 miles of trails. But skyglow-from
all those urban lights-is threatening the night sky, dimming the
dazzling skein of stars that stretches overhead. Through a series of
acquisitions, Trust for Public Land is protecting sensitive lands
while preserving the celestial landscape.

HAVE A LOOK

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Foliage Fans, Rejoice!

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Autumn color abounds at TPL-protected places around the country. From
Maine to Montana, we've got inspo for your next road trip,
paddling spot, or hiking destination-or, at the very least, some
great fodder for an afternoon of desktop daydreaming.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE

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In the Spotlight

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a MATCHED Gift!

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National Public Lands Day is this Saturday, and our friends at
Backroads active travel company want to help you celebrate. Through
September 23, Backroads will match gifts, up to $5,000! Your
contribution will help launch new projects-from national park
expansions and trail developments to Community
Schoolyards® projects and parks!

MATCH MY GIFT

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More Stories for You

Free Entry into National Parks-Sept. 23 ??

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This National Public Lands Day, everyone gets free entry into our
national parks. With over 300 parks across the country, in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, there's
an outdoor space for everyone. See NPS parks where TPL has made a
difference. 

Meet the First All-Black Team to Summit Everest
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Join TPL and Seattle Arts & Lectures for a free event on November
15 with the Full Circle Everest Team, the first all-Black team to
summit the mountain, to discuss inclusion and equity in outdoor
recreation.

Protecting the Kamehamenui Forest

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Through key partnerships in Hawai'i, the Kamehamenui Forest in
Upcountry Maui has community allies who are creating a vision to
reforest the area and enhance public access by constructing hiking
trails, campsites, and more.

Run, Sip, and Support the Long Island Greenway
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Join us on Oct. 29 and Race for the Greenway! This 5K trail run will
help raise funds for the Long Island Greenway, a 200-mile biking and
pedestrian trail from Manhattan to Montauk. Register today. 

Win a U.S. Trip for Two

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This month, we're partnering with Backroads, the leader in
active travel, to celebrate the joy of spending time outside. In honor
of National Public Lands Day, you can enter for a chance to win a
Backroads U.S.-based trip savings voucher for two, valued at
$10,000 USD!

The Future Is Now at These TPL Parks and Playgrounds 

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We asked readers to describe their ideal "park of the
future." It turns out a lot of the features on their wish lists
already exist in TPL green spaces around the country. Take a tour of
tomorrow's parks, today.

A New Park for Roslindale

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TPL unveiled the final design for a new park in Boston's
Roslindale neighborhood. Soon, the residents of Archdale Village will
have a new park and playground right in their backyard!

TPL Community Schoolyards® Projects Launch in Minnesota

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Community Schoolyards® projects are vibrant, social green spaces
that promote healthy lifestyles, reduce educational disparities, and
improve educational outcomes. That's why we launched this initiative
in Minnesota with our pilot site: Brooklyn Center Elementary STEAM.

Celebrate Portland, Maine's Newest Park on Sept. 21

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Join us for a ribbon cutting and walking tour of North Deering
Park's trails, fields, and forest. Festivities start at 4:30 pm
(EDT) at the end of Ballpark Drive.

TPL Breaks Ground on the Chattahoochee RiverLands Camp + Paddle Trail

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Set to open next summer, this breathtaking 48-mile water trail in
Georgia will offer shoreside campsites, each equipped with kayak
launches, restrooms, and amenities to elevate adventure to a new
level.

Why Outside Matters

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Share why you're thankful for the outdoors for a chance to be featured
in a future newsletter.

TELL US WHY OUTSIDE MATTERS TO YOU

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Take Action

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Photo credit: Sharon Mollerus/ Flickr
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Preserve Black Wall Street as a National Monument

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The massacre in the historic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in
1921 is overlooked in our country's history, even though it spurred
long-lasting effects on generations of Black residents of Oklahoma and
beyond. It is well past time that Black Wall Street becomes recognized
as a symbol of Black excellence and enterprise; urge President Biden
to preserve it as a national monument today!

SIGN NOW

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Planned Giving

Get Your Free Resources for Estate Planning

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Estate planning can be a difficult topic-but we have the
resources to help. Download our estate planning toolkit to learn about
planning your estate, making your will, navigating the complexities of
loved ones' estates, and leaving a legacy with TPL. 

I'D LIKE THE FREE KIT

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Join Our Advisory Board

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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.

Join Our Team

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Come join a passionate team working toward a mission you believe in.
View all open positions.

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New York State Director

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Hawai'i Associate Director of Philanthropy

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Tribal Community Schoolyard Associate Director

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Project Associate - Northern California (location flexible)

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Southern California Director of Philanthropy

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National Director for Parks, Trails, and Schoolyards Development

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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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