TPL October News:📍 {MAP} Parks with Climate Superpowers

🍃 These green spaces combat heat, flooding, and more . . . ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [Outside Matters: Trust for Public Land]( [Monthly News from Trust for Public Land]( Friend, When you enjoy the simple pleasures of a park, you may not be thinking about what’s going on behind the scenes—or beneath the surface—in service of climate resilience. But at TPL, we are. We invite you to explore how [your favorite green spaces are climate superheroes]( in disguise. —Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land [PS: What’s the most interesting plant or animal you’ve seen in its natural habitat?]( [Map: Parks with Climate Superpowers]( Illustration credit: Nate Padavick [Parks with Climate Superpowers]( 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. Our projects join form and function in a big way! [EXPLORE THE MAP]( [EXPLORE THE MAP]( [The northern Presidentials from the Randolph Community Forest, New Hampshire]( Photo credit: Jerry and Marcy Monkman 🌲 [Sign Now to Protect Our At-Risk Forests]( Our forests face unprecedented threats: real estate development, unsustainable timber harvesting, and megafires driven by climate change. These supersized fires, which burn more than 100,000 acres at a time, were once very rare but now occur every year. We cannot stand by and watch as our forests are destroyed acre by acre. Take action now and demand that Congress protect our forests today! [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [The wooden remains of World War I ships dot this stretch of the Potomac River, combining history and nature.]( 🎙️ [A Ship Graveyard for Your Spooky Paddling Pleasure]( On the Maryland side of the Potomac River sits an unused armada from World War I—or what’s left of it. Now considered an irrevocable part of the ecosystem, the 👻 ghostly remains of these ships make for an unusual place to paddle. [Vote for a Greener Future for All ]( Photo credit: Andy Richter [Vote for a Greener Future for All]( November 5 is your chance to affect change close to home and nationally when you cast your vote for conservation. This year, Trust for Public Land is supporting key initiatives to protect clean and safe drinking water; build safe, high-quality schoolyards; and prevent catastrophic wildfires. [✅ SEE THE MEASURES TPL SUPPORTS]( [✅ SEE THE MEASURES TPL SUPPORTS]( LIVE POLL: Which TPL Story about Climate Resilience Interests You Most? [Rewilding Golf Courses for Climate Resilience ]( [Ripping Up Asphalt Playgrounds across the U.S. ]( [The Giving Trees: Capturing More Carbon ]( [Fighting Wildfires with Conservation ]( Select the story that most captures your interest about the positive impact climate change solutions can have on communities. Watch the live poll results roll in! More Stories for You [Historic Collaboration, Tribal Justice ]( The nearly 30,000 acres TPL is helping restore to the Penobscot Nation in Maine are central to the tribe’s identity. But don’t take it from us. Learn more from two tribal members in this story from our member magazine.  🍎 🍏 [TPL Recipe: Apple Crisp with a Southwestern Twist]( You’ve likely heard of smoking foods over mesquite wood. But did you know mesquite seeds can be ground into flour for baking, making tortillas, and thickening soups? In this recipe, mesquite flour lends an earthy, nutty flavor to a Southwestern version of apple crisp. 📖 [Digging into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids]( TPL Director of Health Pooja Tandon, MD, MPH, FAAP, just released an engaging new book that explores how and why children and their families are happier, healthier, and more resilient when spending time outdoors. Ways to Give [Donate your car to TPL]( [Gear up for Cartober]( Adventurers love an autumn road trip, but what if your car is ready to re-tire? It might be time to give your old ride a new purpose. Every car can drive change when you donate it to Trust for Public Land. It’s easy, tax-deductible, and you’ll keep us rolling as we work to connect everyone to the outdoors. [GET STARTED]( [GET STARTED]( Planned Giving [Fall hike]( Photo credit: Jay Simon [October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month]( TPL is excited to recognize National Estate Planning Awareness Month by empowering you to take control of your estate planning with our free guide. With TPL, you can establish your legacy and help create vibrant, sustainable communities for future generations. [HERE NOW. HERE ALWAYS. BECAUSE OF YOU.]( [HERE NOW. HERE ALWAYS. BECAUSE OF YOU.]( Question of the Month [Question of the Month]( Answer this month's Question of the Month for your chance to be featured in a future newsletter. [ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION]( [ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION]( [Guess the Place]( [Can You Guess Where This Is?]( Photo credit: Bergreen Photography From parks and pathways to playgrounds and preserved lands, find stunning TPL projects from coast to coast. 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