On Saturday, September 23, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), in collaboration with federal, state, and nonprofit partners, will present the 30th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) celebration—the largest single-day volunteer event for America’s public lands.
Over the last decade, more than one million volunteers have donated nearly 5 million hours of their time for public lands on National Public Lands Day, worth an estimated $133 million. Typical NPLD events include a mix of volunteer, education, health, and recreation activities taking place on public lands all over the country, from state and local parks to land managed by federal agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and USDA Forest Service.
The theme for this year’s NPLD is “30 Years of Care and Community.” To honor and celebrate the rich history of environmental stewardship on NPLD, NEEF is planning a social media and storytelling campaign to showcase the unwavering commitment of long-time event organizers, site managers, and volunteers. The “Champions of Public Lands: Care and Commitment” series will debut on NEEF’s social media channels in July.
“NPLD is an integral part of NEEF's mission to make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant, and connected to people's daily lives. It provides an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to collaborate towards a shared objective, connect with new communities, and use public lands for education, recreation, and overall well-being,” said Sara Espinoza, president and CEO of NEEF. "We are excited to see how NPLD has grown over the past three decades, welcoming more people and a diverse range of activities."
With over 500 nationwide volunteer events currently registered on NEEF’s website—and more being added each day—there will be no shortage of opportunities for the thousands of expected volunteers to roll up their sleeves and pitch in on improvement projects in their communities.
NPLD is also designated as a Fee-Free Day, granting free admission for visitors at all national parks, as well as sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other participating federal agencies.
In years past the National Park Service has hosted nearly 100 events on National Public Lands Day to encourage people to discover, visit and interact with their public lands.
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