Trust for Public Land

🌳 Exciting Arbor Day News Alert! 🌳 Trust for Public Land is proud to announce $4.5 million in funding for urban forestry initiatives in five cities across the U.S., including Chandler and Mesa, AZ, Concord, CA, Auburn, NY, and Salem, OR. This investment, made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act, will significantly enhance tree-planting efforts and nature-based solutions in these communities. These funds, awarded by the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, will support initiatives aimed at providing cooling, health, and learning benefits for residents and students. We're honored to partner with these cities to advance urban canopy investment in community schoolyards! Learn more: https://bit.ly/49S9jZN

Did you know that planting #trees is a powerful way to combat air pollution and create healthier environments? 🌱 Creating green spaces in our communities enhances the quality of life. That’s why we’re #FundingUrbanForestry to improve communities for all! 🌳 #ArborDay USDA Forest Service

Over 120 Tribes recently gathered in Washington for the National Tribal Leaders Climate Summit, and we were thrilled to be a part of this important event. Jennifer Santry, Associate Director of Tribal Community Schoolyards, moderated a panel on climate impacts, community wellness, and traditional foods. Ken Lucero Ph.D, Tribal and Indigenous Lands Program Director, was a panelist for a session on Indigenous Sovereignty and discussed our Indigenous Lands and Tribal Schoolyards programs. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UdVHlP

"It's the people that make the place" - Antonnio Benton, Colorado Parks for People Project Manager. Last week, the Westwood Pocket Park opened to the community and nearby school. Half gathering space, half skate haven, this space was designed with the neighborhood's youth at its core. Complete with skateboarding features, stunning murals, shade structures, and a basketball court, it provides a safe and accessible space for the whole neighborhood to gather. https://lnkd.in/e-bg4j4p

Transforming NYC schoolyards into super heroes—double agents that serve as play spaces and stormwater protectors! Fighting against floods and extreme heat, all while keeping the neighborhood green. Learn more.

Parks are a secret superhero in the fight against climate change. We know that communities with less green space are often hotter, have worse air quality, and are more susceptible to catastrophic flooding. This #EarthDay, tell Congress to support investments that will make our neighborhoods more climate resilient while creating playful green spaces of—and hope for—the future. Learn more and sign the petition here. https://bit.ly/3vCmDn2

Big wins for conservation and public lands! The Bureau of Land Management just finalized its new Public Lands Rule, giving conservation equal footing across 244 million acres of public lands. Let's continue to safeguard our shared natural treasures for future generations. Read more from TPL's President and CEO Diane Regas : https://bit.ly/3UljKAx #Conservation #PublicLands

Explore the transformative impact of rejuvenated communal areas. Despite escalating temperatures and intensifying storms, our Community Schoolyards® projects serve as a cool, serene sanctuary and secure environment for our children. Learn how we are revolutionizing recess and augmenting flood management. https://bit.ly/3xAjLYo

In this final episode of our three-part podcast on the Outdoors for All Act, Ronda Lee Chapman takes us behind-the-scenes at TPL’s annual Day on the Hill in Washington, DC. She speaks with lawmakers, advocates, TPL staff, and journalists to understand how legislation is created and passed, and what kind of impact it can have on communities across the U.S. Listen and subscribe here ➡️ www.tpl.org/podcast #OutdoorsForAll #TPLadvocacy

Day on the Hill Recap: ✔️ 110 TPL Advocates ✔️ 90+ Visits with Congressional Offices ✔️ 24 States Represented Our volunteers turned out in force today to bring an important message to Capitol Hill: Now is the time to expand access to the outdoors for communities across the nation by passing the #OutdoorsForAll Act! You can be part of this powerful moment. Add your voice by signing our petition: https://bit.ly/3U3sYzU #TPLadvocacy