Across the past couple weeks, we’ve celebrated the beautiful spaces that land trusts are saving in our #MyHappyPlace campaign on social media. We had 12 land trusts take over our Instagram account for the occasion and share some amazing photos and compelling stories that highlight their great work. 

During this pandemic, we have all seen beloved gatherings transformed into virtual experiences. While it's not the same, there are some advantages, including how easy it is to participate from anywhere!

What is a land trust's role during hard times? Our open spaces provide relief, solace and strength to the people in our community, and our work to address the larger, looming issue of climate change is as critical as ever. But right now, people need help.

As part of our continuing celebration of the land that is #MyHappyPlace and the work that land trusts do to save it, we're doing something different with our Instagram account.

As someone who both remembers that first Earth Day from 50 years ago and celebrates the anniversary as chair of the Land Trust Alliance board, I know our way forward is together.

In the face of hardships and unprecedented circumstances, what am I most thankful for this Earth Day? The great outdoors.

While they might seem unrelated, the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis share many key similarities.

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, we in the land trust community know that getting outside is more important than ever.

As part of our ongoing response to the current pandemic, the Land Trust Alliance is taking new steps to ensure federal emergency response measures to include resources for land trusts.

Recent changes to federal law have significantly altered medical leave benefits for many employees. It's important that land trusts are aware of and are prepared to act on changes that apply to them and their employees.