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Sign Now: Urge Congress to Fully Fund ORLP

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Thanks to Tribal leadership-and your advocacy-Congress
permanently established the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership
(ORLP) and expanded eligibility to Tribes, Tribal organizations,
Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Now, we need to get
this over the finish line. Tell Congress: Fully fund ORLP and help
expand access to the outdoors for everyone.

TAKE ACTION NOW

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Restoring Lands and Expanding Access, Together

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Together with the Penobscot Nation, we're partnering to transfer
nearly 30,000 acres-one of the largest land returns-and
expand access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National
Monument. This Native American Heritage Month, we honor Tribal
nations' enduring stewardship of these places. 

WATCH NOW

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The Votes Are In

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This election cycle, TPL supported several conservation ballot
measures. Earlier this month, voters in those districts cast their
ballots. Find out which ones passed and what that means for water,
wildlife, and way of life.

SEE WHAT PASSED 

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More Stories for You

Learning from Indigenous Land Stewardship

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Indigenous knowledge plays a critical role in land management. But it
should be incorporated more, a reality TPL is working toward. In this
excerpted portion of a panel discussion from the annual Mountainfilm
festival in Colorado, TPL's Tribal and Indigenous Lands
director, Dr. Ken Lucero, explores the topic with former U.S.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and other prominent voices.

READ THE HIGHLIGHTS 

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Milkweed Editions convening in Minnesota

That commitment to elevating Indigenous knowledge was also reflected
in a recent partnership between TPL and Milkweed Editions to
convene a powerful conversation between 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada
Limn and author Robin Wall Kimmerer. Their sold-out dialogue explored
themes of reciprocity, resilience, and our shared relationship with
the natural world. Dr. Ken Lucero offered reflections that centered
Indigenous stewardship and community leadership. 

Delta Park Is Open to All

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With the help of our partners, L.L.Bean and Colorado's East Greeley
community, we transformed a vacant field and dilapidated basketball
court into a vibrant community park that reflects the diverse
neighbors living just steps away.

A Forest for All in Maine

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Residents of Rumford, Maine, have their first community forest! Trust
for Public Land worked with L.L.Bean, the Rumford community, and
others to create a 446-acre forest for the whole community to
enjoy-today and for generations to come.

Chicago's Sears Sunken Garden Coming Up Roses

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Construction has begun on the $5 million revitalization of the
Sears Sunken Garden, a historic green space in Chicago's West Side.
The renewed space will honor the garden's rich history while creating
a more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable destination for
residents and visitors alike.

Preserving Sacred and Significant Landscapes in Minnesota

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Reaffirming a commitment to restoration and relationship, leaders from
Tribal nations and other partners gathered to celebrate progress at Bd
He?ka - Omashkooz Zaaga'igaans, a 430-acre regional park
just 20 minutes from St. Cloud.

Georgia: Your River Just Got Bigger

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More than 14 acres of riverfront in Sandy Springs are now officially
protected, thanks to TPL working hand-in-hand with the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area (CRNRA). This land will expand the
CRNRA, giving the community more space to explore, play, and enjoy the
river-and bringing us closer to our shared vision for the
100-mile Chattahoochee RiverLands.

Conserving Thousands of Acres Along Virginia's Lower
Potomac River

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Along with partners, TPL is preserving nearly eight miles of critical
shoreline along the lower Potomac River to keep water clean; preserve
wildlife habitat, working farms and forests; and maintain the rural
character of the Northern Neck-while sharing land use with the
U.S. Navy.

Join Us in Boulder to Celebrate the Outdoors in Film
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You're invited to the premiere of onX's new film, Inaccessible, in
Boulder on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. The film follows three athletes as
they attempt to ski and snowboard Montana's Crazy Mountains, a
breathtaking yet notoriously hard-to-access range. 

Ways to Give

Giving Tuesday: 2x match

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Help Communities Thrive This Giving Tuesday

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Help Communities Thrive This Giving Tuesday

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There's no better time to come together as a community
of changemakers to protect our treasured outdoor
spaces. That's why now through Giving Tuesday, your
gift to TPL will be matched 2X for an even greater
impact-working twice as hard to expand access to the
outdoors, protect the places that shape our shared history, and ensure
every person can experience the power of nature.

MAKE 2X THE IMPACT

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Planned Giving

Download Our Charitable Trusts Guide Today

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Imagine making one gift that supports Trust for Public Land's
mission, provides for your loved ones, and offers tax benefits as
well. With charitable trusts, it's possible. Download our
complimentary guide today to learn more about two of the most popular
types of charitable trusts. 

I'D LIKE THE FREE GUIDE

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Question of the Month

Last month, TPL asked: What's a surprising or creative way
you've enjoyed your local park in cooler weather? 

ANSWER THE QUESTION OF THE MONTH: If you could have one nature-related
superpower (like talking to animals or controlling the weather), what
would it be?

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ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION

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Can You Guess Where This Is?

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We're creating a new community schoolyard at one of this state's first
Indigenous charter schools. This school serves as a vital cultural hub
for its community with a gathering space featuring walking trails,
medicinal plants, gardens, and more. Can you guess in which state
we're doing this incredible work?

Hint 1: It will be the first Tribal schoolyard in this state.

Hint 2: The school is near one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country wholly contained within one state.

Hint 3: The official state grain is "wildly" popular in soups and boasts cultural significance to the Obijwe people.

DID YOU GUESS RIGHT?

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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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Chief Financial Officer

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Financial Analyst I (Temporary to Regular)

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Institutional Giving Director

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Director of Philanthropy - Northern Rockies

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Program Associate (Part-Time) - Massachusetts Parks for People

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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
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