Our very first Giving Day is just days away, John — but our public lands can’t wait for us to take action!

Not when federal funding is being slashed. Not when public lands are being stripped of vital protections, putting them at risk of being sold to the highest bidder. Not when climate change and extreme weather pose an urgent threat to the health and safety of our communities. 

It's not too soon to give. In fact, it's the very best way you can help protect our treasured public lands against unprecedented threats right now and for generations to come.

Put your generosity to work sooner by making an early Giving Day gift now and helping us reach our $100,000 goal! For a limited time, your donation will be MATCHED by our partners at Altra to make 2X the impact protecting the land, air, and water that sustain us all.

With your help, we’re working harder than ever to expand access to the outdoors, protect the places that shape our shared history, and ensure every person can experience the power of nature. 

Together, we're safeguarding beloved spaces like Camp Waskowitz. Tucked into the foothills of Washington’s North Cascades, the camp was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps — a Depression-era government work program that made a huge impact on parks nationwide. 

But like many beautiful places, development has inched closer to the site in recent years. That's where Trust for Public Land and supporters like you come in. 

By conserving 345 forested acres at the camp, we've already ensured this treasured place will remain accessible for generations of students and campers to discover nature and hone vital life skills. Every fifth grader in the Highline School District now gets to spend four days at outdoor camp — giving students a chance to connect with nature and their peers across backgrounds, and providing many with their first opportunity to camp or hike.

Yusuf, a fifth grader attending Camp Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center, felt triumphant upon crossing a suspension bridge. Photo: Jorge Rivas 

Camp Waskowitz embodies the collaborative spirit that has defined Trust for Public Land projects for more than 50 years. But right now, we’re seeing efforts by special interests and elected officials to endanger the survival of special spaces like these.

—Trust for Public Land