What if every local schoolyard sparked joy, connection, and pride? What if students helped design them and created places that reflect who they are and what their community cares about? |
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The Antiquities Act has safeguarded places like the Grand Canyon and Muir Woods for generations, but it's under threat. Take action now to protect the Antiquities Act—and the national monuments it makes possible. |
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TPL community schoolyards are leveling up learning and outdoor play across the country. We're transforming asphalt lots into vibrant green spaces for students and neighbors alike. The best part? They're designed by the kids themselves! |
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“When I grow up, I’m going to hike more,” says Yusuf (above left), a fifth grader at Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center in Washington, where TPL helped protect the forest, ensuring lessons can keep taking place outdoors. A thousand miles south in L.A., we’re taking local families on overnight trips to natural areas outside the city. In both cases, TPL is cultivating a new batch of nature enthusiasts. |
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For decades, Camp Laurel in Lebanon was a beloved Girl Scout site where young women built confidence, leadership, and friendships in nature. Now, TPL and partners are working to protect and conserve the grounds for public access. Join alumna and TPL staffer Rachel Cibrowski and Connecticut State Director Walker Holmes for an insider’s look at this special place. |
Save the Date: TPL Giving Day
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We’re gearing up to celebrate our public lands on National Public Lands Day (September 27), and you’re invited to come along for the adventure! Whether you’re pledging your time, using your voice, or activating your giving superpower, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. Mark your calendar and don’t miss this special day! |
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August is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the values you hold dear and take a meaningful step toward shaping the future. A planned gift to TPL helps ensure future access to the outdoors. Your legacy can shape a healthier, more equitable world, and there’s no better time to start than now. |
Kobuk (AK)
Grand Canyon (AZ)
Death Valley (CA)
Joshua Tree (CA)
Lassen (CA)
Black Canyon of
the Gunnison (CO) |
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Rocky Mountain (CO)
Everglades (FL)
Indiana Dunes (IN)
Acadia (ME)
Isle Royale (MI)
White Sands (NM)
Great Basin (NV) |
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North Cascades (WA)
Mt. Rainier (WA)
Yellowstone (WY)
Congaree (SC)
Big Bend (TX)
Zion (UT)
Shenandoah (VA) |
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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 transformation took place and how it's associated with TPL's work? |
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Reuters: Eroding Protections For Public Lands |
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NewsChannel 9: Elementary Students in Chattanooga to Transform Their Schoolyard Into a Community Oasis |
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LAist: Schoolyard Greening Projects Hit Milestone as Advocates See the ‘Most Impact Ever' |
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NBC Seattle: Trump Administration Cancels $1 Million Grant for Tacoma Community Schoolyard Project |
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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. |
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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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This email was sent by Trust for Public Land to [email protected].
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