25th Cox Conserves Hero Announced
11/14/2012Donna Shearer named the 25th Cox Conserves Hero. read more »
Press Releases
Recent and archived press releases.
Work Starts on Tenderloin Dream Park
11/09/2012The Trust for Public Land today announced a celebration to begin rebuilding Father Alfred E. Boeddeker Park and Clubhouse in the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin. read more »
Voters Give Landslide Approval For Conservation Spending Nationwide
11/07/2012Across the nation, voters of all political leanings gave overwhelming approval yesterday to taxing themselves and spending money for new parks in their communities, The Trust for Public Land announced Wednesday. read more »
New York Jets Lend Muscle to Support Newark Community
10/24/2012New York Jets players and members of the New Jersey National Guard installed the finishing touches on a new outdoor Trust for Public Land Fitness Zone®—a public fitness circuit featuring 11 workout stations—alongside 40 children from the Boys and Girls Club of Newark as part of the NFL's 14th annual Hometown Huddle, an NFL-wide day of service with United Ways across the nation. read more »
Key Land in Eldorado National Forest Protected
10/18/2012Today, The Trust for Public Land and the U.S. Forest Service announced that 177 acres of land near the Kirkwood Ski Area will be protected by adding it to the Eldorado National Forest in the Sierra Nevada. The Martin Meadows parcel fronts on California State Highway 88 just east of Silver Lake providing gorgeous scenery along the route. read more »
More than a Mile of Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Permanently Protected
10/17/2012Today, The Trust for Public Land announced that 808 acres of private lands along the Pacific Crest Trail in Kittitas County, Washington have been protected and added to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee national forests. read more »
Jesse Allen Park Phase II Renovations Completed
10/17/2012The Trust for Public Land, Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, the Municipal Council of Newark, and The Friends of Jesse Allen Park celebrated the completion of the second phase in the redevelopment of Jesse Allen Park today during a ribbon-cutting event at the site. Phase II renovations of the Central Ward park, which began in spring 2011, have completely transformed the northern 3.24 acres of the park along Muhammad Ali Avenue. read more »
Charlie Bowen Announced as Bay Area's 2012 Cox Conserves Hero
10/12/2012KTVU Channel 2 and The Trust for Public Land today announced Charlie Bowen as the Bay Area's 2012 Cox Conserves Hero. As her nonprofit of choice, the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association will receive $10,000. read more »
Sally Nelson Announced as San Diego's 2012 Cox Conserves Hero
10/12/2012Cox Communications and The Trust for Public Land announced Sally Nelson as San Diego’s 2012 Cox Conserves Hero. Sponsored locally by Think Blue San Diego and radio partners KYXY 96.5 and Energy 103.7 FM, Cox Conserves Heroes honors volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing outdoor spaces. read more »
Zion National Park Property Protected
10/11/2012A 30-acre private parcel at the base of Tabernacle Dome in Zion National Park has been protected from potential development and will be added to the park, The Trust for Public Land and National Parks Conservation Association announced today. read more »
