The Trust for Public Land

When Martin Luther King Jr. was a teenager, he spent summers working on a farm in the Connecticut River Valley. Learn how Trust for Public Land supporters are backing a community effort to preserve this land and the stories it holds. #MLKDay2021 https://www.tpl.org//saving-site-little-known-chapter-civi

Your membership support will fuel our critical work to defend public lands on Capitol Hill, create parks and greenways in communities that need them most, and save some of our nation’s last untouched wilderness areas. If you haven’t already, renew your membership or become a member for 2021 today. Renew your membership or become a member for 2021: https://bit.ly/38IJNK7

Conserving farms, forests, trails, and parks ensures communities are healthy and flourishing. Learn more in our new report which analyzes the economic value of the conserved farms, forests, trails, and parks in the North Olympic Peninsula. North Olympic Land Trust Jefferson Land Trust https://www.tpl.org/economic-benefits-north-olympic-peninsu

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) encourages charitable giving by loosening some limitations on charitable income tax deductions, making your charitable dollars go further. But the CARES Act is set to expire on December 31, 2020, so don’t delay. Learn more today: https://tpl.planmygift.org/cares-act

Local parks stimulate economies, support public health, and build a sense of communityall things that are more critical than ever today. Join us in telling President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris that a future economic stimulus package should include $500 million for parks.

It's that time of year when we venture outside into the cold for winter adventures. Here's a story from Astoria Hot Springs Park to help you warm up. https://www.tpl.org//saving-piece-old-jackson-hole-astoria

As the seasons change so do our guidelines on how to #RecreateResponsibly during the winter months. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this incredible time of year, AND we want you to stay safe while doing it. Check out these tips to gauge your winter safety awareness: www.recreateresponsibly.org/winter

There is the idea of aloha ina, or love of the land. It’s something that is very deep in the Hawaiian soul, he said. You take care of the land, the land takes care of you. Read more about this story of family ties and time-honored traditions that unite people and the land across generations: https://www.tpl.org//grandson-follows-ancient-footsteps-he

The Hawaii Koa Forest, located north of Hilo, is an incredible opportunity to protect over 13,000 acres that will enhance opportunities for public recreation, hunting, hiking, cultural access, and education. Not to mention the 61 miles of streams and countless waterfalls that cascade for 4 miles and ultimately connect to the ocean, providing fresh water for people, agriculture, and the marine environment, as well as scenic views enjoyed by residents and visitors. These grants will help protect these essential habitats. Learn more:

Next week, the House of Representatives will be in session for the last time this year. This leaves us with very little time to get two essential bills passed to protect Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments before Congress adjourns. Urge your Representative to pass the Bears Ears Expansion and Respect for Sovereignty Act and the Antiquities Act today! https://secure.tpl.org/site/Advocacy

Action on the growing climate emergency and extreme urban heat specifically must be a local priority, and not limited to summer months - writes our Pennsylvania State Director Owen Franklin and local artist Jose Ortiz Pagan in a recent @philadelphiainquirer piece. Read how climate change has an inequitable effect on certain Philly communities and how @TheTrustForPublicLand's #HeatResponsePHL is working with community members to create lasting change. https://fusion.inquirer.com//extreme-heat-urban-neighborho

We just opened the rebuilt and revitalized Dundee Island Park at a socially distanced event in New Jersey. We transformed an aging park into a community treasure with new playing fields, an amazing playground, a water play area, a community garden, an adult fitness area, an amphitheater, and a river walk. https://www.tpl.org/our-work/dundee-island-park

Our work to create great public spaces is rooted in a belief that every person deserves an equal say in the future of their community. For almost 50 years, we’ve been bringing diverse people and perspectives together to make shared decisions about their local parks, trails, schoolyards, and open spacesand lasting transformation takes root. That’s why it's never been more important to exercise your right to voteand to make sure that every vote counts. For information on voting, visit: www.vote.org

New year, new park! We're delighted to see a new park added to the list of national parks. New River Gorge in Fayetteville, WV is officially our country's newest national park and it's an amazing spot for anyone who loves rock climbing, hiking, or white water rafting. Check out this article from Travel + Leisure: https://www.travelandleisure.com//new-river-gorge-new-nati

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Park Bench Chat Creating social change through parks + community. In case you missed it, you can still watch the discussion between Trust for Public Land volunteer, philanthropist, and retired Apple senior executive Val Cole who joined Luis Benitez, vice president of global impact for The VF Corporation, parent company of The North Face, VANS, Timberland, and other lifestyle/apparel brands; Cheri Carter, Vice President of Boeing Global Engagement for The Boeing Company; and Wendy Feliz, founding director of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging at the American Immigration Council. Watch this Park Bench Chat (and others) here: https://www.tpl.org/park-bench-chat

GIVEAWAY TIME We’re teaming up with L.L.Bean to give 25 people a chance to win$100 L.L.Bean gift cards At the Trust for Public Land, along with our partner L.L.Bean, we believe parks are a superpower, connecting people to the outdoors and to one another. We’re celebrating parks and we’re asking you to join in! Because #ParksUniteUs, and it is on US to unite for parks. Enter for your chance to win one $100 L.L.BEAN gift card Here’s how: 1. Like this photo... 2. Follow us 3. Share a photo of your favorite outside space using #ParksUniteUs, on our wall 4. Tag one friend in the comments More details: This giveaway runs from Monday, October 26, 2020 and ends Saturday October 31, 2020 at 11:59PM EST. Winners must be 18 years or older and will be selected from submissions. Winners will be notified via direct message within 72 hours of the giveaway closing. No donation or purchase necessary to enter. This #giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. For full rules, head here: https://www.tpl.org/parks-unite-us-sweepstakes-official-rul

Meet Ashlyn! An AmeriCorps Public Ally, who is now a member of our St Paul team. She will coordinate Community Powered Parks projects, focused on piloting the Twin Cities’ first schoolyards project. As a second year Public Ally, Ashlyn strives to create inclusive spaces and honor the power, expertise, and wisdom of community. Public Allies

Having conversations about climate change & racial injustice can be difficult. Art can help. Through #HeatResponsePHL, three Philly communities are using art to advocate for solutions to extreme urban heat. Learn more about Heat Response: https://www.tpl.org/heatresponse #climatejustice #communityengagement

NOW OPEN! The first planned shared street in the City of Los Angeles, Bradley Plaza Green Alley. A once neglected alleyway between a major street and a low-income housing community has been transformed into a vibrant community space. Find out more about Bradley Alley and the #GreenTogetherCollaborative vision to help build a community that is safe, green, socially inclusive and resilient to climate change. https://www.tpl.org/o/bradley-plaza-and-green-alley-project #GTCollaborative #GreenTogetherCollaborative #GreenTogether #TCC #CommunityLedTransformation @CalSGC @CalClimateInvest

Congratulations to Sherwood Bishop, the winner of the Cox Conserves Hero Program! Sherwood received 1,495 votes and will receive the $50,000 national grand prize in addition to his $10,000 regional prize for the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance. San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance works to protect the quality of life for the people of San Marcos through the creation of interconnected parks and greenbelts to protect natural areas. Cox Enterprises #CoxConservesHeroes Learn more about the winner: https://www.coxconservesheroes.com/vote#gallery-4

What does it mean to vote "green" this election? You're invited to our newest Park Bench Chat: Solutions to wildfire, climate change, and voting green this election, where our speakers will discuss the devastating impacts of the recent fires and how they are working hand-in-hand with communities to ensure climate resilience. They’ll share how they’re keeping focused on creating change during these unprecedented times and how voters can support climate-smart policies at the ballot box. Register today: https://bit.ly/31wIQk9

Join us Monday, October 26 for a Park Bench Chat on solutions to wildfire, climate change, and voting green this election. Our speakers will discuss the devastating impacts of the recent fires and how they are working hand-in-hand with communities to ensure climate resilience. They’ll share how they’re keeping focused on creating change during these unprecedented times and how voters can support climate-smart policies at the ballot box. Register here: https://tpl.zoom.us//89160254018/WN_h4KDxRKEQ368ppq7YbW5qw

In Connecticut, volunteers get together and get their hands dirty to make sure their neighbors have access to fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables. This is just another example of how #ParksUniteUs. Read more: https://bit.ly/3572swk

America has a park equity problem. This report explains the benefits of transforming asphalt-covered schoolyards into green spaces that serve schools and their surrounding communities, providing solutions for Oakland and beyond. Download our report today: https://www.tpl.org/greener-schoolyards-for-oakland

New Yorkers! Did you miss our virtual event with Open House New York this weekend? You can still learn about our vision to transform an abandoned rail line into an amazing new 3-1/2 mile park in the heart of Queens. Check out our video. https://www.thequeensway.org/about-us/

The people of Butte Falls have envisioned a new future for an old mill site. This vision will bring the old mill site under community ownership and protect the 450 acres surrounding Butte Falls to create a multi-use community forest. Butte Falls Community Forest will create a model for rural land management that promotes economic growth, strengthens community, and cultivates forest health. https://www.tpl.org/our-work/butte-falls-community-forest

Our thanks to the The VF Foundation for supporting this community-driven work!