Quiz: How cool can schoolyards get?

Friend, find out the impact of green design at public schools. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [Take the Community Schoolyards Quiz]( [Quiz time!]( Image courtesy of WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities Friend of Trust for Public Land, Did you know that when temperatures rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, asphalt can become a heat trap and cause third-degree burns? 🤯 This happens because asphalt absorbs 90 percent of solar radiation. Schoolyards without shade expose students to extreme heat and potential injuries. Our Community Schoolyards® projects tackle this issue by prioritizing shade plants and other design elements to reduce heat. Can you guess how much green design can lower temperatures? [How much cooler can spaces shaded by trees be compared to unshaded asphalt surfaces on a hot day?]( [5 DEGREES]( [5 DEGREES]( [15 DEGREES]( [15 DEGREES]( [20 DEGREES]( [20 DEGREES]( [30 DEGREES]( [30 DEGREES]( No child should have to play on scorching hot asphalt during recess. Unfortunately, one in three kids attends school in heat islands, and extreme weather events make severe heat more common. We must take action now. We’re transforming these dangerous schoolyards into vibrant outdoor classrooms with trees, gardens, and play structures. Community Schoolyards® projects provide vital resources to schools, creating safe, engaging outdoor learning spaces that connect children with nature and benefit entire communities. Together, we’re giving children the enriching, nature-filled education they deserve. Thank you for supporting us as we transform playgrounds from asphalt to amazing! Yours in conservation, [Danielle Denk signature] Danielle Denk Sr. Director, Community Schoolyards® Initiative Trust for Public Land How important are safe, healthy, and green schoolyards to you? 🍎 [Very important]( 😊 [Somewhat important]( 🚫 [Not important]( [DONATE]( [DONATE]( Connecting everyone to the outdoors. We create parks and protect public land where they’re needed most so that everyone will have access to the benefits and joys of the outdoors for generations to come. This email was sent by [Trust for Public Land]( to {EMAIL}. 23 Geary St. Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94108 [Trust for Public Land logo]( [Contact Us](mailto:donor.outreach@tpl.org) | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe](