TPL May News: Why We All Need Great Parks 🌳

Friend, save the date for the ParkScore® Index release on May 22 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [Outside Matters: Trust for Public Land]( [Monthly News from Trust for Public Land]( Friend of Trust for Public Land, Your news feed is likely littered with stories about social division and polarization. It's true, Americans report high levels of disconnection from their neighbors. But it doesn't have to be that way. Several cities are using their parks and public places to build bridges and heal divides. We'll dive deep into this emerging trend when we [release our 2024 ParkScore® Index next week.]( —Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land [PS: What features or amenities do you look for when choosing a park to visit?]( [Countdown to PBC release]( [Westwood Park, Colorado]( Photo credit: Theo Stroomer [2024 ParkScore® Index Release on May 22]( Join us on Wednesday, May 22, at noon (PDT) / 3:00 p.m. (EDT) for the release of our 2024 ParkScore® index, which ranks park systems in the 100 most populous U.S. cities. This work also highlights the power of parks to address some of the most complex problems facing cities today, including building a more inclusive, equitable society where diverse people and communities can thrive. [JOIN US FOR THE REVEAL]( [JOIN US FOR THE REVEAL]( [Hunters Point]( Photo credit: Shutterstock [If the Big Five of Bayview Could See India Basin Now]( A new group of local leaders won't rest until racial equity and economic justice deliver education, job opportunities, decent housing, and a healthy environment to this community. [THE FIGHT CONTINUES]( [THE FIGHT CONTINUES]( In the Spotlight [Otter playing in the water]( Photo credit: Jim Pfeiffenberger NPS/Flickr [Sign Now: Save America’s Wildlife]( A third of the wildlife species in America are at risk of becoming threatened or endangered. In honor of Endangered Species Day tomorrow, send a message to your senators to cosponsor the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. With your help, this legislation will provide dedicated funding for more than 12,000 species at risk, create jobs, grow the outdoor economy, and increase access to the outdoors. [TAKE ACTION TODAY]( [TAKE ACTION TODAY]( More Stories for You [Help Create Georgia's First National Park]( For nearly 1,000 years, the Ocmulgee Mounds were central to the life of the Muscogee Nation, until the Muscogee people were forcibly removed in the 1830s. It's time to bestow this place with the highest honor: urge your legislators to designate Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia's first national park! Ways to Give [Help protect nature]( Photo credit: Bergreen Photography [Help Protect Nature Year After Year]( We're working hard to bring the beauty and wonder of nature to every doorstep, whether you live in a bustling city, a cozy suburb, or a charming small town—and we're hoping you'll help us be as ambitious as possible. By becoming an annual member today, you fuel monumental projects, create positive change, and help preserve the beauty of our public lands for generations to come. 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