Between Recess and Lunch, a Lesson in Landscape Architecture
05/10/2012[by Lisa Foderaro, Planetizen]
New York City is taking a new approach to fighting stormwater runoff: Give it to a twelve-year-old for homework. read more »
In the News
Read about the The Trust for Public Land in the media, near you and across the country.
[by Lisa Foderaro, Planetizen]
DCNR Celebrates Schools' Greenways Plan
05/10/2012[Wall Street Journal]
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials today joined neighborhood and civic leaders in applauding two major Philadelphia projects that strengthen ties between the city's youth and the natural world expanding around them. read more »
An Outdoor Gym for Adults in LA
05/08/2012[by Carolyn Richardson, Van Nuys Outdoor Fitness Examiner]
The Trust for Public Land donated the outdoor exercise machines in association with Greenfield Sports Equipment, Inc. The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks placed the equipment at several parks where the community can greatly benefit from its placement. read more »
Ridgeline Reveal
04/30/2012[by Amber Lanier Nagle, GetOutChattanooga]
From his office window on Manufacturers Road, Jeff Bartlett can see the four lushly wooded hilltops of Stringer’s Ridge that rise just north of the North Shore cityscape. Bartlett, a marketing and social media coordinator at Rock/Creek Outfitters, is an avid trail runner, and like many other athletes who live or work in the downtown area, the 32-year-old finds solace on the dirt paths that wind along the ridgeline. read more »
Crucial wetlands preserved
04/06/2012[Daily Record]
Two large swaths of land were preserved this week in deals that will add nearly 200 acres to public lands. read more »
74-acre purchase extends protected coastal wetland to three miles along East Sandusky Bay
04/04/2012[by Aaron Krause, Norwalk Reflector]
A 74-acre marsh and wetlands property along East Sandusky Bay will now be added to the Wyandot Wetland Meadows Preserve, a part of Erie MetroParks' East Sandusky Bay MetroPark. read more »
Morris County preserves more than 129 acres of land in Rockaway Twp., Boonton Twp.
04/03/2012[by Dan Goldberg, The Star-Ledger]
More than 129 acres in Rockaway and Boonton townships, which support critical water resources in the Highlands, are set to be preserved, the Trust for Public Land announced today. read more »
Green Mountain National Forest adds 680 acres in Readsboro
03/27/2012[by Keith Whitcomb Jr., Bennington Banner]
With the purchase of two private parcels, the Green Mountain National Forest has grown by 680 acres. read more »
Sunset Environmental Awards 2012
02/20/2012[by Peter Fish & Sophie Egan, Sunset Magazine]
Here are the people and organizations working hard to preserve the most special places of the West. read more »
Economic return on environmental protection
02/09/2012[by Brian Nearing, TimesUnion.com]
A new study by The Trust for Public Land finds that for every $1 spent by the state through its Environmental Protection Fund, $7 in economic benefits are returned. read more »
Federal Funds to Help Preserve Land in Maine's Franklin County
01/19/2012[by Keith Shortall , Maine Public Broadcasting Network]
The U.S. Forest Service announced today that Maine is getting more than $8 million for the conservation of nearly 12,000 on Crocker Mountain in Carrabassett Valley and close to 6,000 acres near Madrid on Orbeton Stream. Maine is the only state to receive two awards. read more »
Orenco Woods Celebration
01/06/2012[Oregon Live]
More than 75 Orenco Woods neighbors celebrate with Trust for Public Land, City of Hillsboro and Metro on Jan 5 read more »
Land Trust secures $5M to help acquire Webber Lake, Lacey Meadows
12/28/2011[by Keaven Van Lom, Sierra Sun]
It appears a year's worth of fundraising is about to pay off in a big way. read more »
Chattanooga man donates $50,000 to help build trails on Stringer's Ridge
12/27/2011[by Cliff Hightower, Chattanooga Times Free Press]
Jim Johnson stands at the lookout of Stringer's Ridge on a freshly cleared path sprinkled with wood chips. He leans over, scooping a handful of dirt from the path, which he is helping to build with his own money. read more »
Top U.S. Cities for Dog Parks, Skate Parks, Swimming Pools and More
12/09/2011[by Mark Byrnes, The Atlantic Cities]
The Trust for Public Land this week released their 2011 City Park Facts. The report discloses a variety of public park-related data from America's 100 largest cities. As USA Today has already noted, the fastest-growing park type in the country is now dog parks. But how do cities stack up on a variety of park types? read more »
