TPL January News: 20 Parks Honoring Black History

Friend of Trust for Public Land, help create a national monument commemorating Black history. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [Outside Matters: Trust for Public Land]( [Monthly News from Trust for Public Land]( Friend of Trust for Public Land, Celebrate the power of the outdoors with a fresh episode of our podcast, People. Nature. Big Ideas. Explore TPL-supported Black history and culture sites [in honor of MLK's birthday](. And take action toward creating a new national monument—all in this month's issue. Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land [PS: How do you embrace the outdoors in winter?]( [Designate a new monument]( Photo credit: melitas/iStock [Sign Now: Designate the Springfield Race Riot Site as a National Monument]( In 1908, one of the most violent race riots in our country's history happened in Springfield, Illinois. The lasting impact on generations of Black residents in Springfield and beyond often remains overlooked. With less than a quarter of our national parks and monuments dedicated to the history of marginalized and underrepresented communities, please urge President Biden to designate this site as a national monument today. [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [Ever wondered how cities and towns quantify the value of their green spaces? ]( Photo credit: Mae Wolfe [Dollars and Sense]( Ever wondered how cities and towns quantify the value of their green spaces? Learn more about evaluating the financial contributions of park systems—and what it means for you. [HERE'S HOW]( [HERE'S HOW]( In the Spotlight [20 parks honoring Black history]( [20 Parks Honoring Black History]( From well-known treasures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta to the unassuming engine house at Murphy’s Farm in Harper’s Ferry, where abolitionist John Brown and a small force of enslaved people took shelter in West Virginia, TPL has helped preserve important Black history sites for decades. [SEE THE FULL LIST]( [SEE THE FULL LIST]( More Stories for You [Self-Determination in Chicago]( People. Nature. Big Ideas. host Ronda Chapman travels to Chicago to explore how the outdoors contributes to the well-being and strength of Black communities. [Investments in Parks Are Investments in People]( Congress invited TPL to testify in support of the proposed EXPLORE Act. We told them why we support it and what America stands to lose if they don't. [Saving the Slopes]( When the people of one Vermont town stood to lose their beloved ski spot, they took matters into their own hands and united behind a wild idea: they’d buy it. Why Outside Matters [Why Outside Matters]( Share why you're thankful for the outdoors for a chance to be featured in a future newsletter. [TELL US WHY OUTSIDE MATTERS TO YOU]( [TELL US WHY OUTSIDE MATTERS TO YOU]( Planned Giving [Children jump over fallen logs in the snow at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, Minnesota.]( Photo credit: Allen Brisson-Smith [Start the New Year with a New Charitable Gift Annuity]( When you create a charitable gift annuity with Trust for Public Land, you get the security of regular income payments for life while also furthering our mission of connecting everyone to the outdoors—and as we enter 2024, payout rates are increasing. Celebrate 2024 with a gift that will care for you, your loved ones, and Trust for Public Land. Learn more about charitable gift annuities with our complimentary guide! [GET OUR FREE GUIDE]( [GET OUR FREE GUIDE]( Picture-Perfect Places [Guess the place]( Photo credit: Stephen Trimble From parks and pathways to playgrounds and preserved lands, find stunning TPL projects from coast to coast. Can you guess where this place is? [SEE IF YOU'RE RIGHT!]( [SEE IF YOU'RE RIGHT!]( Your Support Matters We wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to you, Friend! Whether you gave time, money, or simply read our email updates, your commitment to our work as we wrapped up 2023 has been invaluable. With around 300 projects currently underway, we're looking forward to 2024 and all the exciting progress and new opportunities to make our world a better, healthier, and more inspiring place. [Join Our Advisory Board]( Advisory board members are TPL advocates, ambassadors, and donors that help increase our impact through philanthropy, advocacy, connections, and strategic guidance. 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