Trust for Public Land

4 mil acres. 5,504 outdoor spaces. 9.7 mil people connected to nature. These aren’t just numbers. They’re real places, real communities, and real impact. Together, we can make sure everyone has access to the outdoors—for generations to come.💚 Join us at tpl.org

The Bridgeport Seawalk logo finalists are in. Pick your favorite and help shape the identity of this 20-mile trail connecting Bridgeport, CT to the coastline. t4pl.org/3LCkgIR

Newark’s American History High School connects students to the outdoors through farming. With support from our partners like @OXO, AHHS students like Tamori Y. learn farming techniques and act as environmental stewards for their school and larger community.

Don’t know how to protect livelihoods and land in tandem? We can fix that. Learn more about our partnership with Inland Empire Paper Company in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene corridor to explore how public access, conservation, and sustainable timber can coincide. t4pl.org/4shzdzs

155 more acres. Big impact. 🌲 We partnered with the @MNDNR to expand the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest—helping reduce flood risk, protect water quality, and create more space to get outside. Protecting land = protecting communities. t4pl.org/4bQgN2q

Big news: The Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act is here 🌳 Thank you @SenatorHeinrich and @RepSummerLee for your leadership to transform schoolyards in NM, PA, and across the country into nature-filled, healthy spaces where kids and their communities can learn, play, and thrive.

While still early in the process, we're excited to partner on this historic opportunity to connect hundreds of thousands of people in the Bay Area back to nature and the shoreline, while strengthening regional climate resilience.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the East Bay, and it’s exactly the kind of forward-thinking redevelopment our communities deserve. tpl.org/media-room/tru…

Trails, trees, and togetherness. 🌲 With support from @conservationall who partners with members like @OspreyPacks, and together with the Paggi family, we’re working to protect 711 acres near Vermont’s Long Trail—keeping this special place thriving. Read the story: t4pl.org/40NEQdr

Partnering with community members is essential to our work. The beloved Big Cedar Wilderness in Dallas is being transformed to bring new trails and recreation opportunities to all members of the community. t4pl.org/4bFg1oY

Spring starts today 🌱 Community gardens show how even a small piece of land can grow something big—fresh food, stronger neighborhoods, and deeper connections to nature. Explore our community gardening guide: t4pl.org/474s261 #HappiestOutside

Hear from Jessica Montoya with @tpl_org about which OAK priorities resonate with her and the causes that our Steering Committee advocated for during our Hill Day in late February!

With drought, groundwater depletion, and aging infrastructure, CA’s water future is at a turning point. TPL experts @altamirajuan & Moisés Moreno-Rivera make the case: we need land + water solutions working together. Important perspective in @sacbee_news 👇

Important look at the public lands at risk—and what’s at stake. Appreciate @outsidemagazine including insights from TPL alongside partners across the conservation community. Protecting these places takes data, partnership, and sustained commitment. Worth a read 👇

Students at Maya Angelou Public Charter School are helping design their future schoolyard! During TPL’s first participatory design session in Washington, DC, students shared ideas that will shape a greener, more welcoming community park—open beyond school hours: t4pl.org/4s603vb

Conservation works best when communities lead. Learn more about the bill TPL is championing to protect California's Central Coast—for local communities and for climate, for the long haul. 🌊 t4pl.org/4sJbDfo

Time in nature supports mental health and connection. That’s why we're working to connect everyone to the outdoors. Take a look at our expert tips on birding, hiking, gardening, and more: t4pl.org/4li1nZc #HappiestOutside

Communities thrive when people can safely access parks and green spaces. Thank you @RepLaMonica and @RepLucyMcBath for introducing the Parks to People Active Transportation Act—recognizing greenways as essential infrastructure that connect people to parks, schools, jobs, and local businesses. Read more: t4pl.org/4bh3ysx

Another win for land and people. The opening of Shoal River Headwaters State Park ensures permanent protection of vital headwaters while creating new opportunities to get outside and connect with nature: t4pl.org/4aR2WZe

Access to public lands isn’t just about legality — it’s about belonging. The legacy of exclusion still shapes who feels safe and welcome outdoors. Read the full story from @davidcondos and reflect on the work ahead: t4pl.org/4s82KM5

Montanans know the value of public lands. Thank you, @SteveDaines, for recognizing the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. LWCF helps protect the places that power our outdoor economy and way of life.