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Friend, Earth Month is a moment to stand united for
the lands that sustain us all. Together, we can protect the places
where we explore, connect, and feel happiest. Take a minute to tell
Congress you want to keep public lands in public hands. In addition, we invite you to enjoy this month's showcase of stories dedicated to garden spaces.

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Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land 

PS: What's your favorite plant or flower to grow or see in spring?

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Deer Creek Beach, California

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Photo: Joe Sorrentino

Urge Congress to Keep Public Lands in Public Hands

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Public lands are essential to our well-being-but right now,
they're at risk. Special interest groups are pushing to strip
away protections, paving the way for development-threatening our
parks, trails, and natural spaces. We must prevent the sale of our
public lands to the highest bidder. Urge Congress to pass the Public
Lands in Public Hands Act today!

TAKE ACTION NOW

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Reveal the Photo Challenge Winner

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? Big news! We just crowned the winner of the Happiest Outside
Photo Challenge. This outdoor enthusiast will be featured in our print
calendar and win a TPL prize package. Thank you to everyone who
submitted their Happiest Outside pics.

REVEAL THE WINNER

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Rebirth: Sears Sunken Garden

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On Chicago's West Side, the once-grand Sears Sunken Garden was
designed as a place of respite for Sears Roebuck employees. But when
headquarters moved across the city, the garden began to decline. Now,
with our help and an internationally renowned landscape designer, it's
poised for renewal.

DIG IN

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Happiest Outside

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TRIVIA TIME: Guess This Garden Visitor 

If your happiest outside is getting dirt under your fingernails, then
you'll love this tutorial on creating a waystation for one of the
most highly anticipated garden visitors.

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Who is our special guest? We'll give you three hints!

MIGRATES 3,000 MILES 

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TASTES WITH THEIR FEET 

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CALLED A KALEIDOSCOPE

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There are countless ways to be Happiest Outside!

Check out our resources, tips, and guides to make the most of springtime.

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More Stories for You

What Connects TPL's Work to Teddy Roosevelt's Legacy?
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TPL CEO Carrie Besnette Hauser joins board member Ted Roosevelt V on
the Good Citizen Podcast on April 18 to explore conservation,
leadership, and bold ideas for change.

Towering Redwoods and Live Classical Music
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TPL is partnering with IN A LANDSCAPE and the San Francisco Botanical
Garden where guests can wander the gardens as the resonant notes of a
grand piano-brought to life by Hunter Noack-become the
soundtrack to the evening on May 21. Save your spot!

Dallas Greening Initiative Reveals Park Designs

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Our Dallas Greening Initiative is in motion to transform the first
five city parks into community-driven spaces over the next five years.
These revamped green spaces will feature unique amenities tailored to
each neighborhood's needs.

Join Us for Ride the East

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Save your spot for a scenic ride through east Connecticut! Trust for
Public Land and the East Coast Greenway will host Ride the East CT on
May 17. We'll enjoy fresh air, explore the Air Line Trail, and
loop through Hop River State Park.

?A Beloved Nature Center Expanded in Faribault, Minnesota

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Trust for Public Land helped expand the River Bend Nature Center in
Minnesota by 45 acres, enhancing outdoor access, protecting wildlife
habitat, and boosting environmental education opportunities for
students of every age.

Explore Maine This Earth Month

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Check out one of the beautiful places TPL has protected in Maine!
Talking Brook Public Land in New Gloucester has plenty of forested
trails to explore and views of winding brooks and babbling waterfalls.

Big News for Outdoors Lovers 

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New RiverLands Park-260 acres-is now open in Chattahoochee
Hills. With a new kayak launch, ADA campsite, restrooms, pavilion, and
better river access, it's a game changer for paddlers and campers.
Trust for Public Land is leading the way to create the Chattahoochee
RiverLands, a 100-mile network of parks and trails along the
Chattahoochee River, making outdoor adventures more accessible than
ever.

Taking Root in Newark

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Thanks to TPL and the Urban Agriculture Cooperative, student
apprentices at Newark's West Side High School can now access hands-on
agricultural training. Through their work on urban farms and community
food initiatives, the group Rooted in Da Foodture is learning to
improve access to healthy, culturally relevant food and create a more
sustainable food future.

Classical Music in the Wild

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TPL and IN A LANDSCAPE are once again partnering to bring an
unforgettable evening to the Teton Valley. Join us under the shadow of
the Tetons for live classical music by Hunter Noack. Come with a
picnic blanket or your walking shoes, and be moved by the powerful
interplay of mountains and music on June 25. Save your
spot!    

Piano + Park = A Perfect Evening

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Join us for an unforgettable evening as Hunter Noack of IN A LANDSCAPE
brings a classical concert to life on June 27 in one of
Montana's most thoughtfully restored landscapes. Once slated for
development, Story Mill now offers 40 acres of wetland sanctuary, a
community garden, an amphitheater, and extensive trails. Save your
spot today!

Ways to Give

Earth Month Match Status: Active 

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With your help, we can fight even harder to protect our public lands
all the way from neighborhood playgrounds to national monuments. For a
limited-time, your gift to TPL will go 3X times as far, up to
$250,000, thanks to our Earth Month match.

3X MATCH MY GIFT

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Here Now. Here Always. Because of You.

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Celebrate Earth Month by making a lasting impact with a gift of real
estate. By donating property to Trust for Public Land, you can reduce
your tax burden while supporting our mission to protect the planet and
ensure healthy, livable communities for generations to come.

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDE

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Question of the Month

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Last month, TPL asked: What outdoor activity or space brings you the
most joy?

ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION

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Make Schoolyards Better for Kids
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When you shop at Macy's in April, round up your purchase in-store or
donate online to support TPL's Community Schoolyards. Since 2022, this
partnership raised over $3.7 million to transform schoolyards
across the country from bare asphalt to vibrant green spaces!

Join Our Advisory Board

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Advisory board members are TPL advocates, ambassadors, and donors who
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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Legal Counsel I (location flexible)

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Director of Planned Giving

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Western Conservation Finance Director

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Special Projects and Policy Manager - California

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Project Manager II Southern California

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Senior Project Manager I - Ohio

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Senior Project Manager I - Illinois

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