Multitasking Parks 🌳 Coffee Talk ☕ and Iconic Mountain Landscapes 🏞️

We're celebrating all that we've accomplished together in 2023 as we look ahead to 2024. Friend, as we close in on the end of the year, I've been looking back at the stories we've been able to tell thanks to your support. For the last 50 years, Trust for Public Land has worked to bring projects as diverse as [Cahuenga Park]( [Alakoko Fishpond]( and [Midway Peace Park]( to life. And just this year alone we've been part of even more stories of communities coming together to prioritize outdoor access. Below are just a few examples of the kind of work we made happen together in 2023. Protecting the Peaks by Lisa W. Foderado Published December 4, 2023 Both Fisher's Peak in Colorado and Bald Mountain Pond in Maine are beloved by local residents who for decades sought guaranteed access. [Now, thankfully, both are forever protected.]( Can Parks Multitask? You Bet They Can by Amy McCullough Published February 13, 2023 We know that green spaces are good for our mental and physical health. And we know that they have the power to combat the effects of climate change by capturing rainwater and carbon and cooling our cities. But did you know parks, trails, public lands, and schoolyards often facilitate social and environmental justice, as well? [This roundup of TPL projects exemplifies just how much green spaces can achieve—often simultaneously.]( Coffee Talk by Amy McCullough Published April 3, 2023 In the High Plains of Colorado, the local community—including many immigrants and refugees—is taking the lead in renovating Delta Park. Inspired by memories of home and fueled by caffeine and tasty snacks, residents meet regularly to envision the future of their nearby green space. [Learn more about the community coming together to reimagine acres of untapped green space.]( I hope these stories inspire you as much as they inspire me, Friend. They demonstrate the heart of our organization and the people who support us. By being part of this movement, you’re helping make a difference and change communities across the country for the better. I'm glad you're with us! [Barry Hirsch signature.] Barry Hirsch Trust for Public Land [Facebook Link]( [Instagram Link]( [LinkedIn Link]( [Twitter Link]( [YouTube link]( Photo Credit: Richard Freeda You received this email from [Trust for Public Land](. Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Your support makes our work possible. [Donate today](. Trust for Public Land | 23 Geary St. Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94108 | 800-714-LAND (5263) [Update your email preferences or unsubscribe](.