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Dear John: It's Earth Month, and what better way to celebrate
than by learning how our parks and green spaces can help fight climate
change?
P.S. We love hearing from our supporters: share your plans for
celebrating Earth Day tomorrow
[email protected]?subject=My%20Earth%20Day%20plans
. - Bryan M. Vance, Trust for Public Land
In the Spotlight
Two kids gardening in Los Angeles.
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Photo: TPL Archives
Sign Now: Fight Flooding and Destruction in Our Communities
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This Earth Day, we have a unique opportunity to help make our
communities more resilient in the face of climate change. Parks,
trees, and green infrastructure help withstand flooding from
stormwater and provide cooling shade from summer heat. Urge your
members of Congress to support investments that will make us climate
resilient and improve equitable access to nature for all.
Take Action
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Urban Trails Are Part of the Climate Change Solution
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When addressing Congress in 1985, Carl Sagan described climate change
as an "intergenerational problem." Nearly 40 years later,
this is evident. Problems of great scale demand solutions to match.
There isn't one remedy, but urban trails have the power to help.
Our work diversifying transportation options in cities is doing its
part-and making places more liveable and fun too.
Learn About Trails
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The Seed That Sprouted a Movement
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In April 1970, a group of young activists hustled to make final
preparations for the first-ever Earth Day. The seed they planted grew
into a powerful force for global change. Arturo Sandoval was one of
those activists. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020, he
shared the story of the origins of this important holiday and his
thoughts on where the environmental movement should focus in the next
50 years.
Learn the History of Earth Day
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Updates from across the Country
Philly Park Serves People and Nature
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More than 11,000 Philadelphians live within a 10-minute walk of Lanier
Playground, a 4-acre city park TPL helped rebuild in 2018. The park
was locked up and closed to the public for more than a decade, but we
worked with the community to breathe new life into it. Now full of
trees, sports fields, and pet-friendly areas, the park also features a
water-filtration system capable of handling up to 106 million gallons
of stormwater per year.
Learn about Lanier Playground
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Washington Orchard Blooms into a Park
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Tucked along the Columbia River, East Wenatchee, Washington, serves as
an access point to the nearby Cascade Mountains. Despite that
reputation for outdoor recreational opportunities, the town hadn't
acquired and constructed a new public park of its own in more than 50
years. That changed earlier this year with the opening of Cherryhill
Park-a former cherry orchard turned neighborhood green space.
Read About the Transformation
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Upcoming Events
From top left, clockwise, Nick Offerman, Tykee James, Danielle
Williams, and Ronda Chapman.
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Photo: TPL staff
Don't Miss Our Earth Day Park Bench Chat
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Our next Park Bench Chat-tomorrow-is a celebration of the
benefits and joys we can all gain from spending time in
nature-and we mean all. Join us this Earth Day for what's
sure to be a lively and entertaining conversation with actor,
comedian, and author Nick Offerman; avid birder, podcaster, and
activist Tykee James; and acclaimed skydiver, nonprofit founder, and
editorial director Danielle Williams. This conversation will be
moderated by TPL Equity Director Ronda Chapman.
Register Today
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Why Outside Matters
The only place that I truly find peace is outdoors, communing with
nature. This is most true when I can be barefoot, my feet touching the
ground and my hands in the dirt. By Connie Jean Conklin.
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Each month, we feature a quote from a 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
Q&A with Urban Designer and Author Alison Sant
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This Earth Month, we spoke with author Alison Sant, whose new book,
From the Ground Up: Local Efforts to Create Resilient Cities, examines
how community-driven approaches to urban planning can help solve
multiple priority problems in tandem, from combatting the impacts of
climate change to righting racial and environmental injustices.
Read the Conversation
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Ways to Give
A man and his grandchild, holding hands, stand on a wooden dock
overlooking a grassy field.
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Photo: Amber Garrett
Limited-Time 3X Match Opportunity
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TPL depends on generous support from individuals like you to advance
our work in communities where parks and public land are needed most.
Thanks to a generous matching gift offer, for a limited time, your
donation will be triple-matched up to $250,000 to help connect
everyone to the outdoors. Make your tax-deductible gift now for three
times the impact.
Make a Gift Today
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Help Turn Bare Schoolyards into Vibrant Parks
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We're partnering with Macy's
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for our Community Schoolyards(TM) initiative. When you shop at
Macy's during Earth Month you can round up your purchase in-store or
donate online to TPL. Thank you, Macy's, for helping us transform more
vacant playgrounds into vibrant green spaces.
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