Friend, Black history is American history, woven into our landscapes, parks, and communities. This Black History Month, we celebrate the resilience and contributions of Black Americans, from the Black Wall Street entrepreneurs who built thriving communities against all odds to the unsung laborers of the Civilian Conservation Corps, and today's champions for park equity.
—Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land
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The accomplishments of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a Depression-era work program, were great and many. Our national and state parks wouldn’t be what they are today without the CCC’s efforts. But the contributions of Black corps members are often left out of the story. At TPL, we use land protection and public places, such as parks, to celebrate and tell a full American history. |
The Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma—Black Wall Street—was a thriving hub of Black excellence until a violent white mob destroyed it on May 31, 1921, claiming hundreds of lives and displacing thousands. It's past time to recognize this history. Urge your members of Congress to designate Black Wall Street as a national monument and ensure its story is preserved for future generations to learn from. |
From a forgotten cemetery along a trail in Tennessee to an important civil rights monument in Mississippi and a New Jersey park designed with members of the New York Jets, TPL’s Black History and Culture program is keeping impactful stories alive. |
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Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/courtesy of Timberland |
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Photo: Christopher Boyer / Kestrel Aerial, Don Pollard, Chris Bennett |
The Trump administration recently withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Climate change is an urgent threat to the health and safety of our communities. We see it almost daily—flooded towns ⛈️, raging wildfires 🔥, prolonged droughts 🌡️. Now is not the time to pull back on the critical work of fighting climate change. Call on Congress to recommit to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement! |
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Along the southeastern edge of San Francisco, the last undeveloped stretch of the India Basin shoreline is being transformed into a 10-acre waterfront park. It's more than green space—it's an act of justice, a commitment to ensuring that longtime residents benefit from the changes around them. |
In this episode, we honor Black History Month as podcast host Ronda Lee Chapman shares her evolving perspective and what inspires her—highlighting those who, amidst the threat of erasure, overcome with rigor, joy, and love. Listen now. |
Also listen where you stream your favorite podcasts! |
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Photo: Christopher T. Martin |
TPL partners with communities across the country to ensure places like Nicodemus National Historic Site; Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park; and Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Woods remain protected for generations to come. But too many historic sites are under threat from development, natural disasters, or simply neglect. We need your help to protect them—before they’re gone forever. |
Take a step toward creating your legacy with a beneficiary designation. Naming Trust for Public Land as a beneficiary on a retirement plan or life insurance policy is an easy, impactful way to ensure healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Download our guide today. |
Can You Guess Where This Is? |
Photo: Jyotsna Bhamidipati |
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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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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