Can Parks Multitask? You Bet They Can
We know that green spaces are good for our mental and physical health. And we know that they have the power to combat the effects of climate change by capturing rainwater and carbon and cooling our...
View Article‘A‘ala Park
Great parks start with community—and ‘A’ala Park is no exception. Located in the Kapālama Ahupuaʻa (traditional Hawaiian land division) of the Kona District of Oʻahu, ‘A’ala Park has a rich history of...
View ArticleJonathan Sprague
Jonathan Sprague began his conservation career 20 years ago as a volunteer in the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Monument with the US Fish and Wildlife. Since then he has served Hawaii’s natural...
View ArticleRachel Sprague
Dr. Rachel Sprague is the co-Director of Conservation for Pūlama Lānaʻi, the company that owns and manages 98% of the island of Lānaʻi for the major private landowner. Her responsibilities range from...
View ArticleTrust for Public Land Appoints New Hawai‘i Board Leadership
Honolulu, HI – Trust for Public Land today announced the appointment of Ka‘iulani Sodaro as Hawai‘i Board Chair and Race Randle as Vice Chair, effective July 1, 2023. Joining the board as esteemed...
View ArticleTomorrow’s Parks Today
We asked readers to describe their ideal “park of the future.” It turns out a lot of the features on their wish lists already exist in TPL green spaces around the country. Take a tour of tomorrow’s...
View Article50 Years, 50 Iconic Projects
As we look back at the past 50 years and forward to the next 50, many projects stand out for the unique ways in which local individuals and communities have protected and improved their quality of life...
View ArticleMaunawili Forest and Loʻi
Vital and irreplaceable resources, the richest and most productive soil in all of Hawaiʻi, abundant kalo (taro) fields, native and endangered species, historic trails, and cultural connections: These...
View ArticleKaua‘i Fishpond Access Preserved for Community
Trust for Public Land (TPL), Waipā Foundation, County of Kaua‘i, and State of Hawai‘i today announced the purchase and transfer of ownership and stewardship of a quarter-acre of land in the Waipā...
View Article2023 Year in Review
Over the past 12 months, we’ve achieved some noteworthy goals and set plenty of exciting projects in motion. While we can’t shine a light on each and every win, this gallery of goodness highlights some...
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