Join a National Public Lands Day Event Near You!
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is happening this Saturday, September 28! Get outside this weekend and build the connection to your public lands through service.
Hosted by the National Environmental Education Foundation, NPLD is the largest single-day volunteer effort for America's public lands. Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together to assist with various projects designed to restore and enhance public parks, forests, waterways and more. From trail maintenance to tree planting—volunteers of all ages and abilities roll up their sleeves and work side-by-side to care for public lands. The day also features a variety of hikes, bike rides, community festivals, paddling excursions, and other fun outdoor activities—all set on the backdrop of the country's public lands and waterways.
In celebration of the annual NPLD celebration, September 28, 2019, has been designed as a Free Entrance Day for most National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas and other participating federal sites.
Check out the official NPLD event map that makes it easy to find the perfect NPLD event near you!
Through volunteer service on National Public Lands Day as well as grant support to local organizations, NEEF helps ensure people of all ages and abilities connect with public lands for recreation, hands-on learning, and community-building. Toyota Motor North America is the national corporate sponsor of National Public Lands Day. Federal partners on NPLD include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Other participants include more than 250 state, county, city, university, and school partners, as well as many parks and recreation departments, and non-profit organizations.
US EPA, Office of Public Engagement, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 United States
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