UNLOCKING LOCAL DOLLARS FOR MINNESOTA'S OUTDOORS:
HOW PUBLIC FUNDING POWERS OUR PARKS, TRAILS, AND NATURAL PLACES
Local parks, trails, and natural areas don’t fund themselves—conservation finance helps make them happen. Join Trust for Public Land on Wednesday, July 15 at 11 a.m. CT for a free, one-hour webinar exploring how local governments, city staff, and community leaders across Minnesota are securing public dollars to expand access to the outdoors. With more than $93 billion in public funding secured for parks and conservation nationwide, TPL brings deep expertise and a strong track record to every partnership.
In Minnesota alone, we’ve helped pass 11 ballot measures with a 92% success rate, raising nearly $7 billion to support local parks, trails, and green spaces. From ballot initiatives to innovative funding mechanisms, this session will walk through the tools and strategies that communities are using to bring outdoor projects to life. Whether you’re new to conservation finance or already navigating public budgets, you’ll leave with actionable insights to support your community’s green space goals!