🍁 TPL September News: Get Ready for National Public Lands Day

Friend, celebrate the joy of spending time outdoors this fall and enter for a chance to win a trip savings voucher for two—valued at $10,000. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [Outside Matters: Trust for Public Land]( [Monthly News from Trust for Public Land]( Friend, You—and your fellow Americans—own about 840 million acres of public land. This National Public Lands Day (Saturday, September 28) is the perfect time to get out there and explore. [Not sure where to go in your neck of the woods?]( We got you! —Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land [PS: What song would you lead with if you created a playlist for a day exploring public lands?]( 🎧 Photo credit: Tegra Stone Nuess [Enter for a Chance to Win]( This month, we’re joining up with Backroads, the leader in active travel, to celebrate the joy of spending time outside. In honor of National Public Lands Day, you can enter for a chance to win a trip savings voucher for two—valued at $10,000—for a U.S.-based Backroads trip! [ENTER NOW]( [ENTER NOW]( 📍[QUIZ: Which Public Lands Should You Visit?]( National Public Lands Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by exploring the natural beauty surrounding us? Take our fun and quick quiz to discover which park or public land is your ideal adventure spot. [Miles Mountain, Vermont]( [Gila River just downstream from Coolidge Dam in Arizona]( Photo credit: Alan Stark/[Flickr]( [Sign Now to Preserve the Great Bend of the Gila!]( The Great Bend of the Gila, with its flowing Gila River, rugged mountain peaks, and ancient geoglyphs, is an irreplaceable gem in southwestern Arizona. This extraordinary landscape deserves our protection, and with your help, we can make it happen. Send your message to President Biden today and help preserve this rich landscape for generations to come. [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [In the News: ]( Photo credit: OLIN; Evan McNaught [In the News: "Why Schools Are Ripping Up Playgrounds across the U.S."]( We’re thrilled to be featured in [The Washington Post]( for our work transforming schoolyards into cooler, greener spaces. With temperatures and climate impacts on the rise, the need to replace asphalt with trees, shade, and nature-rich play areas is urgent. [THIS WORK IS URGENT]( [THIS WORK IS URGENT]( In the Spotlight [Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]( Photo credit: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum [A Monumental Win!]( President Biden officially designated the site of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot as a national monument. Together, our advocacy is helping to safeguard history. Please join us in sending a thank you letter to President Biden for protecting this historic site. [SEND MY LETTER]( [SEND MY LETTER]( More Stories for You 🏞️ [Free Entry into National Parks—September 28]( This National Public Lands Day, everyone gets free entry into our national parks. With over 300 parks across the country, in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, there’s an outdoor space for everyone. [See NPS parks where TPL has made a difference.]( 📷 [Join the National Walk to a Park Day Challenge]( National Walk to a Park Day is coming up next month, and this year, we’re asking you to stroll to your favorite park, snap a photo, and share it with us! For every photo you share, Smartwool will donate $5 to TPL through October 10. [Preserving Black History in the Midwest]( In Nicodemus, Kansas, the historic First Baptist Church was established in 1877 by formerly enslaved African Americans. We helped the National Park Service include the church in the Nicodemus National Historic Site, ensuring visitors can engage with its powerful story. Ways to Give [MATCH MY GIFT]( Photo credit: Scott Drexler [2X Match Starts Now]( National Public Lands Day is approaching, and a generous TPL donor wants to ensure our shared public lands are preserved now and for future generations. Your 2X matched gift today will help launch new projects—from national park expansions and trail developments to Community Schoolyards® projects and parks. [MATCH MY GIFT]( [MATCH MY GIFT]( Planned Giving [Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, St. Paul, Minnesota]( Photo credit: Andy Richter [Here Now. Here Always. Because of You.]( Support the causes you care about and enjoy great tax benefits by making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your retirement account. Download our free guide to learn more about using your retirement accounts to create a legacy of connecting everyone to the outdoors through protected land, green spaces, and vibrant communities. [GET OUR FREE GUIDE]( [GET OUR FREE GUIDE]( Question of the Month [Question of the Month]( Answer this month's Question of the Month for your chance to be featured in a future newsletter. [ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION]( [ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION]( [Guess the Place]( Can You Guess Where This Is? 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