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Protect America’s Unfinished National Parks

More than 2 million acres of privately owned land sit within our national parks, leaving visitor access and wildlife at risk. Lawmakers must protect the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), our most effective tool for acquiring these lands. Urge Congress to safeguard LWCF and complete our parks!

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Jump into Action—and Good Feels Follow

When things get dark, taking action can bring us hope, connect us to others, and make our outlook a little brighter. 🎧 Listen to these words of wisdom from a former leader at TPL. He’s also a physician and has a ready remedy for feelings of anxiety and fear about our future.

WHY HOPE MATTERS

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Forget the Forecast

There's plenty to gain from heading outdoors in less hospitable weather. TPL Health Director Dr. Pooja Tandon demonstrates how taking advantage of winter weather can yield significant benefits for your body, brain, and connection to nature.

Don't let winter weather keep you indoors.

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Planned Giving

Here Now. Here Always. Because of You.

Embrace hope for the future by creating a legacy with a charitable gift annuity (CGA). A CGA allows you to secure guaranteed income for life while making a meaningful gift to support our mission. Enjoy potential tax benefits while knowing your generosity helps create healthy, livable communities for generations. Learn more in our charitable gift annuity guide.

DOWNLOAD THE CGA GUIDE

Question of the Month

What's something you see in nature that gives you a sense of hope?

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Can You Guess Where This Is?

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?

DID YOU GUESS RIGHT?

We wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to you, Friend!

Whether you gave time, money, or simply read our email updates, your commitment in 2025 was invaluable. Together, we completed 56 transformative projects spanning 100,060 acres—progress you can explore in our 2025 Annual Report. We’re looking ahead to 2026 with new opportunities to make our world a better, healthier, and more inspiring place. Thank you for believing in a future where everyone has access to the outdoors.

📰 TPL in the News

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