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Friend of Trust for Public Land,

Did you know that when temperatures rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit,
asphalt can become a heat trap and cause third-degree burns? ?
This happens because asphalt absorbs 90 percent of solar radiation.
Schoolyards without shade expose students to extreme heat and
potential injuries.

Our Community Schoolyards projects tackle this issue by prioritizing
shade plants and other design elements to reduce heat. Can you guess
how much green design can lower temperatures?

How much cooler can spaces shaded by trees be compared to unshaded
asphalt surfaces on a hot day?

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5 DEGREES

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15 DEGREES

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20 DEGREES

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30 DEGREES

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No child should have to play on scorching hot asphalt during recess.
Unfortunately, one in three kids attends school in heat islands, and
extreme weather events make severe heat more common. We must take
action now.

We're transforming these dangerous schoolyards into vibrant
outdoor classrooms with trees, gardens, and play structures. Community
Schoolyards projects provide vital resources to schools, creating
safe, engaging outdoor learning spaces that connect children with
nature and benefit entire communities.

Together, we're giving children the enriching, nature-filled
education they deserve. Thank you for supporting us as we transform
playgrounds from asphalt to amazing!

Yours in conservation,

Danielle Denk
Sr. Director, Community Schoolyards Initiative
Trust for Public Land

How important are safe, healthy, and green schoolyards to you?

DONATE

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Connecting everyone to the outdoors. We create parks and protect
public land where they're needed most so that everyone will have
access to the benefits and joys of the outdoors for generations to
come.

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