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Dear John: Winter is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy
a local park. From reduced crowds to snow-covered vistas, you can find
unique winter adventures at sites The Trust for Public Land has helped
preserve.
P.S. We love hearing from our supporters. Share your thoughts on
this newsletter with us.
[email protected]?subject=Feedback%20about%20Outside%20Matters
- Bryan M. Vance, The Trust for Public Land.
Eight places to savor the season
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In the cold, dark stretch between the holidays and Groundhog Day,
options for outdoor activity can feel limited. But whether snow lights
your fire or sends you packing, we have you covered.
FIND YOUR WINTER ACTIVITY
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A Vermont town saves a beloved mountain
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When West Windsor's ski mountain-a primary source of the
town's recreation and revenue-closed down, a group of
locals united behind a wild idea to save it: they'd buy it. With
The Trust for Public Land's help, this small Vermont community
preserved Mount Ascutney. Managed by a local organization, the
mountain remains a destination for recreationists. An upcoming
expansion, the West Windsor Town Forest, will preserve more trails and
natural habitats.
WATCH: A TOWN SAVES A MOUNTAIN
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In the spotlight
View of Hunger Mountain, Vermont
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Photo Credit: Kurt Budliger
Tell Congress to keep public lands in public hands
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With Congress back in session, we need to be sure that our elected
officials listen to us and not the private interests that seek to
permanently scar our shared lands for a temporary profit. Please help
show widespread support for public lands by telling your members of
Congress that you want to protect public lands from exploitation.
TAKE ACTION NOW
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Updates from across the country
Preserving a New England gem
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A vital link in the East Coast's most popular cross-country ski trail
system, the East Pasture Trail is threatened by timber logging. We're
working closely with our partners at the Jackson Ski Touring
Foundation and others in the region to preserve this recreation area
by spring 2022.
EXPLORE THE EAST PASTURE TRAIL
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Opening doors to the outdoors for 80,000 Californians
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A third of Californians currently don't have access to a park within a
10-minute walk of home. Thanks to new funding through Proposition 68,
over $38 million will help The Trust for Public Land reach 80,000
Californians with quality parks and nearby green spaces-meaning
a greener, healthier, more equitable future for all Californians.
EXPLORE OUR WORK IN CALIFORNIA
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Why Outside Matters
Being outside keeps you grounded, a way to unplug from stress. It's
the last connection we have to nature.
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Each month, we feature a quote from a The Trust for Public Land staff
member, volunteer, or supporter about the power of the outdoors. Share
why you're thankful for the outdoors for a chance to be featured in a
future newsletter.
TELL US WHY OUTSIDE MATTERS TO YOU
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More stories for you
A family's commitment to the outdoors makes an impact
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From self-described "wimpy hikers" to avid climbers, the Paxton family
has valued public access to the outdoors for generations, and their
continued support for The Trust of Public Land proves it. You might
say that supporting green spaces is in their DNA.
LEARN ABOUT A FAMILY'S COMMITMENT
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Ways to give
A hiker offers a hand to help a fellow hiker scale a large rock, with
the sun setting in the background.
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Photo Credit: Chris Bennett
Public lands need you in 2022
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It's a new year, and each day counts. Every day, we lose 6,000 acres
of open space to incompatible development. Your monthly gift today is
critical to sustaining our work to protect public lands all across the
country. Help fuel the fight by joining our Monthly Giving Society
today.
MAKE A GIFT TODAY
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Super chill Zoom backgrounds, just for you
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Winter is in full swing, so it's time to update your video call
backdrop. Show off your love for the outdoors with these winter-themed
backgrounds
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featuring some of the gorgeous spaces we've helped preserve
throughout the years.
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