Opening the door to a little-known world of beauty, history, inspiration and opportunity in our own backyards:

Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance and Tells Why We Every American Should Care —

• Exhorts us to explore these public lands while exposing our children to their birthright.

• Demolishes the common stereotype that people of color are not interested in the environment.

• Reveals the systemic barriers that keep the face of conservation white and Anglo.

• Shows that all Americans have a role to play in the protection of our public lands, and that our environment can only be “saved” when all of us are included and committed to the effort.

“Audrey is a National Treasure! And Frank too! I am so proud of the work they are doing to connect all Americans with our heritage.” — Majora Carter, President, Majora Carter Group, LLC

“Audrey Peterman[‘s]…enthusiasm for the beauty of the parks and the often little-known stories of the people who helped create them is truly infectious. …She introduced me to the story of the Jones family in Biscayne Bay–and it’s now in Ken Burns’ and my documentary film.” — Dayton Duncan, writer/producer, "The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”

About the Authors: Pioneers in the conservation and green movement since 1995, Audrey and Frank Peterman are among the leading experts on America’s publicly-owned lands system. They advocate for the integration of these natural treasures as a means to appreciate our collective history and achieve a truly democratic society.