Lend A Hand!

Help care for the public lands and facilities that are important to you. Team up with BLM and our many partners to act locally. A variety of events, projects, and ongoing programs offer you countless opportunities to lend a hand.

National Public Lands Day

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands American's enjoy. In 2006, about 100,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, planted trees and plants, and removed trash and invasive plants.

• 2008 National Public Lands Day BLM Flyer (PDF)
• Visit Website: http://www.publiclandsday.org/

Free Fishing and Boating Day

Free Fishing Day has become a Northwest tradition every June. Join in the family fun at an event near you!

• Free Fishing and Boating Day 2007
• Visit Website: http://www.rbff.org/

National Trails Day

American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® (NTD), held the first Saturday of every June, is America's largest celebration of trails and the outdoors. With more than 1000 events hosted by trail and community groups, public agencies, and businesses from coast to coast, there is something for everyone!

• Visit Website: http://www.americanhiking.org/events/ntd/

I Want To Volunteer!

The BLM greatly appreciates the energy and enthusiasm of the thousands of volunteers who contribute their time and experience to the public lands in Oregon and Washington.

If you want to know more about volunteering, please do the following:

• Click here to locate a Volunteer Contact and become involved.
• Click here to see the many
  different types of volunteer projects.
• Volunteer Application form (PDF)