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Friend, one in three people in the U.S. don't have a park close to home--but we're working to change that. Ready to explore your park? Here are 10 fun ways to get started:

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Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land

P.S. What's a surprising or creative way you've enjoyed your local park in cooler weather?
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Restoring 30,000 Acres, Honoring Indigenous Stewardship

Photo credit: Redbird Media Group

We're proudly partnering with the Penobscot Nation in Maine to restore nearly 30,000 acres -- one of the largest land returns between a U.S. nonprofit and a Tribal nation.

Watch now:
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Take Action: Don't Let History Be Erased

Ranger at Grand Teton National Park
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Photo credit: NPS/Bonney/Flickr
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This year, we've seen attempts to erase history from our national parks: signs and photos removed, visitors encouraged to report "negative" historical content, and cuts to staff that threaten the National Park Service's ability to carry out its mission.

The NPS is collecting feedback -- call on them to research, preserve, and share all aspects of our history, and to fund this work so these stories can be told.

Take action now:
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Vote for the Outdoors

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From Portland to Pennsylvania, we're supporting ballot measures that protect parks, public land, clean water, and strong communities. You can too -- if you live in one of these four places.

Even if you don't, this election season is a chance to stand up for the places you love.

See which measures TPL supports:
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In the Spotlight

Wait, You Did WHAT in a Park?!
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From dance concerts to yoga classes, there are endless ways to enjoy green spaces. Here are 10 things you might not have considered doing at your local park -- with tips for finding events and suggestions for new hobbies.

See the 10 ideas:
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Park Pop Quiz
How can 10 minutes in a park improve your well-being?
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A. Brighten your mood and reduce stress
B. Spark your creativity and focus
C. Help your heart, mind, and even your selfies
D. All of the above.

Take the quiz:
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More Stories for You

Back to School Success for Ohio

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It's official! Ohio's first community schoolyard
is open at Caledonia Elementary in East Cleveland, featuring an
outdoor classroom, play areas, and more-all designed with
community input. A greener, healthier future starts here!

Rallying for the Outdoors in Ohio

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TPL was proud to participate in the 2025 Land Trust Alliance Rally in
Ohio last month! From inspiring field trips and engaging
conversations, we were thrilled to connect with passionate leaders and
partners who share our commitment to the outdoors for all. Until next
year!

Cleveland Parks: Citizen Questions Answered!

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Together with local partners, TPL recently released the Coalition's
Park Action Guide, designed to answer Cleveland residents' most common
questions about park stewardship and programming. See how we're
offering residents clear and actionable information.

Save Your Spot: A Concert on the Land
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Join Trust for Public Land, the Silo at Hunt Hill Farm, and musician
Ben Cosgrove for a Concert on the Land, Sunday, October 19, at 3 p.m.
in New Milford, CT. Guests will enjoy a guided grounds tour among the
fall foliage, then relax with a piano concert on the lawn.

Parks That Flood So Homes Won't? It's Happening in Atlanta!

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? Featured in The New York Times: Cook Park in Atlanta's Vine
City neighborhood is more than just a beautiful 16-acre green space;
it's a climate-resilient "sponge park," engineered to hold up to 10
million gallons of stormwater and protect nearby homes from flooding,
as it did last year when Hurricane Helene hit.

In Hawai'i, Nearby Nature Is a Beautiful
Necessity 

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Close-to-home nature provides vital spaces to play and connect, but
places like K?ne?ohe Pali go above and beyond. The iconic
mountains are a continuous source of beauty and inspiration,
sustaining a watershed that produces millions of gallons of water
daily. Learn about the nearly 1,000 acres we've permanently protected
here.

The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay

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Along the Maryland shore of the Potomac lies a ghost fleet of World
War I ships, their skeletal remains now woven into the ecosystem and
offering paddlers an eerie, unforgettable view. ?

Music and Nature Unite

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At IN A LANDSCAPE events, classical music gets taken to the greatest
stage of all-the outdoors! In this Q&A with founder and
pianist Hunter Noack, discover how music and nature find unexpected
moments of synergy.

Ways to Give

Put the good in goodbye when you turn your vehicle into a donation to
Trust for Public Land

Gear Up for Cartober
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You can spark change by saying goodbye to your vehicle and donating it
to Trust for Public Land. We accept all types of vehicles, including
cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, and boats. It's easy and
tax-deductible, and you'll keep us rolling as we work to connect
everyone to the outdoors. 

GET STARTED
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Planned Giving

Estate Planning

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Get Your Free Resources for Estate Planning

Estate planning can be a difficult topic, but we have the resources to
help. Download our estate planning tool kit to learn about planning
your estate, making your will, navigating the complexities of loved
ones' estates, and leaving a legacy with TPL. 

I'D LIKE THE FREE KIT

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Question of the Month

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Last month, TPL asked: What's the first thing that makes you
feel like fall has arrived? 

ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION

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TPL in the News

Local News Matters: Bay Area Groups Battle Inequity to Make Nature
Accessible for All

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The Minnesota Star Tribune: Demolition Underway of Historic Ski Resort
to Clear Way for New Regional Park

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WCAX

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Wolcott's Plans for Growth Linked to New Community Forest and
Trail System

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The New York Times: In Georgia, a "Sponge Park" Floods So the
Neighborhood Won't

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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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Financial Analyst I (Temporary to Regular)

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Grant Writer - Part-Time/Temporary

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Program Coordinator - California Parks for People

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Project Manager II - Ohio

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Program Director - Pennsylvania

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access to the benefits and joys of the outdoors for generations to
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