Nearly one-third of the U.S. belongs to its citizens – an unparalleled inheritanceGet Involved in National Public Lands Day
One out of every three acres of America's land - 600 million acres - is public land. Lands to hike, bike, climb, swim, explore or just plain relax. And when you get your hands dirty on National Public Lands Day you help spruce up your beautiful lands.
Click on a state below to find a site near you
- New to National Public Lands Day? Find out all the ways you can get involved in this important national event. Get started.
- Find opportunities all year with our Public Lands Network Calendar.
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST
Come to this year's event fully prepared. View our checklist for participants to find out what you'll need to have the best NPLD experience. View the checklist.
PHOTO CONTESTTake pictures of fellow volunteers lending a hand to our public lands to win prizes and have your work put up on the website. Two categories for amateur photographers: 17 years and under and 18 years and older. Learn more about the contest, and view previous winners.
This year the 16th annual National Public Lands Day, which brings together tens of thousands of volunteers to work on and clean up public lands,will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Get Involved:
- Use the map to find a site near you
- Register with the site by calling or emailing the Public Land Manager
Don't Forget:
- Sunglasses
- Wide brimmed hat
- Hiking boots or other sturdy footwear
- Suntan lotion (SPF 15+)
- Work gloves if you have them
- Bottle of water
- AND a camera
Share Your Experience:
- Enter the Eighth Annual Volunteer Photo Contest
- Nominate a Volunteer of the Year