Communities are at the core of TPL’s mission. In Maine, Trust for Public Land’s Indigenous partners are playing a critical role in advancing important—and historic—land conservation.

Every day, TPL takes meaningful steps toward safeguarding public lands in Georgia and bringing residents and visitors closer to the outdoors and the land's history.

At TPL, we’re working behind the scenes at your favorite parks and playgrounds to make them more climate resilient. Check out this lively, illustrated map for an inspiring collection of green spaces nationwide, featuring climate-smart infrastructure that combats heat, flooding, and other threats.

As temperatures and climate impacts rise, the need to replace asphalt playgrounds with trees, shade, and nature-rich play areas is urgent. A recent article in the Washington Post celebrates how Trust for Public Land is partnering with communities to transform schoolyards into greener, safer spaces.

How working forests offer a bounty of benefits, ensuring sensitive ecological systems flourish while local economies thrive.

Nearly every neighborhood in the country has a public school, and nearly every public school has a schoolyard. The quality of that space matters not only to the students but to all the residents, whether they use it or not. See how a playground renovation can create deep community transformation.

As the threat of wildfires grows ever greater, TPL is expanding our approach to land protection.

In California, communities and partners are working with Trust for Public Land to turn former golf courses into resilient, biodiverse sanctuaries where wildlife can thrive and more people can connect with nature.

National Public Lands Day is just around the corner. We can help you discover the perfect destination to celebrate.

By placing Black communities at the heart of our efforts, TPL is helping to create spaces that honor history, foster community, and ensure that everyone can enjoy the benefits of public lands.