With election season bringing its fair share of tension, it’s uplifting to see so many people coming together to support our parks and public lands. This month, let’s take a deep breath and reconnect with nature! Join us in celebrating recent conservation wins, help get the Outdoors for All Act over the finish line, and kick off the season with our top winter wonderland destinations. ☃️
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—Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land
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The magic of winter is right around the corner, and we’ve got just the place for your next snowy adventure! Whether you’re dreaming of snowball fights, cozy sledding spots, or carving fresh powder on the slopes, our TPL-protected winter wonderlands are calling. Don't forget the hot cocoa! ☕
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Photo credit: Rebecca Stumpf
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We're at a critical juncture for the Outdoors for All Act. If the Senate doesn't vote soon, we'll lose all our progress—requiring us to start over in the new year. That would mean losing precious time for communities that urgently need access to green spaces. Your voice can make the difference—urge your senators to vote and help ensure everyone has access to parks and nature! 🏔️
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In an increasingly disconnected world, trails can connect us. Want some inspiration for which trails to tread next? Take our fun quiz and learn more about the trails you helped protect!
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This election cycle, TPL supported 23 ballot initiatives in 11 states. Earlier this month, voters in those districts cast their ballots. Find out which ones passed and what that will mean for water, wildlife, and way of life.
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If you love the outdoors, now is your chance to show it. You can help protect pubic lands by making an early Giving Tuesday gift. Donate today and your gift will be MATCHED, up to $150K, thanks to Tom's of Maine!
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Meet a diverse group of hunters building skills and traditions in the Minnesota woods. We also spotlight a non-profit executive who talks with People. Nature. Big Ideas. podcast host Ronda Lee Chapman about pay equity, democracy, and rest as resistance.
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We need your help to protect Chuckwalla, the Great Bend of the Gila, and Black Wall Street before it’s too late. Urge President Biden to protect these critical areas as national monuments today!
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Scaling rocks can be hard; finding a sense of belonging outside shouldn’t be. On November 21, join TPL and professional climbers Cody Kaemmerlen, Kathy Karlo, and Nina Williams for a powerful in-person and virtual discussion centered on representation in outdoor spaces and how we can make nature welcoming to everyone.
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Photo credit: Francesco Veronesi / Flickr
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Photo credit: Julieta Vergini
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Celebrate the season of gratitude by securing your legacy with Trust for Public Land. With a deferred gift annuity, you can plan now and benefit later—making a gift now that allows you or a loved one to receive guaranteed income for life, while also enjoying potential tax advantages.
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Can You Guess Where This Is?
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Photo credit: Andy Richter
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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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