NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

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Thank You!

This year was the biggest NPLD in history! Thank you to the volunteers & site managers who made the day a success.

Volunteers at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens during NPLD 2012.

Every Day Grants Deadline October 30

The winter cycle of the Every Day Grants is now open! Friends groups can apply online for up to $5,000 in funding.

Mark Your Calendar

The next National Public Lands Day is September 28, 2013. Help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of NPLD!

Volunteer on National Public Lands Day?

Fill out our volunteer participation survey! We want to hear about your experiences volunteering and visiting public lands.

The 12th annual NPLD Volunteers in Action Photo Contest invites you to share photos of volunteers participating in a National Public Lands Day project. We want to see what you accomplished on National Public Lands Day! More than 2,000 volunteer projects are planned for NPLD, such as tree planting, trail maintance and historic site restoration. So break out those cameras during NPLD and show us what you and your fellow volunteers did to enhance our nation's treasured public lands.

For the fourth year in a row, President Barack Obama has issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring the nationwide recognition of National Public Lands Day. In addition, thirty-seven governors and 75 cities and counties have produced their own proclamations or letters of support encouraging participation in the annual day of service.

NPLD on The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel interviewed Robb Hampton, Director, Public Lands Program, at the network's Atlanta studio. Robb discussed how National Public Lands Day was started and how the combined impact of volunteers benefits parks and the environment. The interview was held on National Public Lands Day, September 29, 2012.
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Secretary Salazar on National Public Lands Day

Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar invites you to participate in National Public Lands Day 2012 on Saturday, September 29.
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