When you enjoy the simple pleasures of a park, you may not be thinking about what’s going on behind the scenes—or beneath the surface—in service of climate resilience. But at TPL, we are. We invite you to explore how your favorite green spaces are climate superheroes in disguise. |
—Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land |
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Illustration credit: Nate Padavick |
Check out this lively, illustrated map for an inspiring collection of green spaces nationwide, featuring climate-smart infrastructure that combats heat, flooding, and other threats. Our projects join form and function in a big way! |
Photo credit: Jerry and Marcy Monkman |
Our forests face unprecedented threats: real estate development, unsustainable timber harvesting, and megafires driven by climate change. These supersized fires, which burn more than 100,000 acres at a time, were once very rare but now occur every year. We cannot stand by and watch as our forests are destroyed acre by acre. Take action now and demand that Congress protect our forests today! |
On the Maryland side of the Potomac River sits an unused armada from World War I—or what’s left of it. Now considered an irrevocable part of the ecosystem, the 👻 ghostly remains of these ships make for an unusual place to paddle. |
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Photo credit: Andy Richter |
November 5 is your chance to affect change close to home and nationally when you cast your vote for conservation. This year, Trust for Public Land is supporting key initiatives to protect clean and safe drinking water; build safe, high-quality schoolyards; and prevent catastrophic wildfires. |
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LIVE POLL: Which TPL Story about Climate Resilience Interests You Most?
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Select the story that most captures your interest about the positive impact climate change solutions can have on communities. Watch the live poll results roll in! |
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The nearly 30,000 acres TPL is helping restore to the Penobscot Nation in Maine are central to the tribe’s identity. But don’t take it from us. Learn more from two tribal members in this story from our member magazine. |
You’ve likely heard of smoking foods over mesquite wood. But did you know mesquite seeds can be ground into flour for baking, making tortillas, and thickening soups? In this recipe, mesquite flour lends an earthy, nutty flavor to a Southwestern version of apple crisp. |
TPL Director of Health Pooja Tandon, MD, MPH, FAAP, just released an engaging new book that explores how and why children and their families are happier, healthier, and more resilient when spending time outdoors. |
Adventurers love an autumn road trip, but what if your car is ready to re-tire? It might be time to give your old ride a new purpose. Every car can drive change when you donate it to Trust for Public Land. It’s easy, tax-deductible, and you’ll keep us rolling as we work to connect everyone to the outdoors. |
TPL is excited to recognize National Estate Planning Awareness Month by empowering you to take control of your estate planning with our free guide. With TPL, you can establish your legacy and help create vibrant, sustainable communities for future generations. |
Answer this month's Question of the Month for your chance to be featured in a future newsletter. |
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Photo credit: Bergreen Photography |
From parks and pathways to playgrounds and preserved lands, find stunning TPL projects from coast to coast. Can you guess where this is and how it's associated with TPL's work? |
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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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Was this issue of Outside Matters interesting to you? |
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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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