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Volunteer on National Public Lands Day
Thousands of volunteers in every state will put their hands to work on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in a coast-to-coast effort to improve and enhance our treasured lands. From Plymouth Rock to the Golden Gate, the Tallgrass Prairie, the Rockies, the Rio Grande—volunteers will join in this national day of caring for their lands.
Volunteers build bridges and trails, improve habitat for wildlife, plant trees, remove invasive plants that threaten fragile natives, protect natural, historic and cultural resources—and much more. Volunteers work in parks and forests, at rivers, lakes, and wetlands, at cultural and historic sites and in their own neighborhoods.
Use the interactive map below to view a 2010 work site near you.
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The 17th 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 25, 2010.
Get Involved:
- Register a site for NPLD 2010
- Find a site and volunteer!
- Find opportunities all year with our Public Lands Network Calendar.
- Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts- Learn More!
Volunteer Checklist:
- 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
United We Serve
In 2009, President Obama recently announced United We Serve, a program encouraging Americans to create meaningful change in their communities by engaging in service. Watch the video or go to www.serve.gov to learn more.
Volunteers: Get involved in United We Serve by finding volunteer opportunities at Serve.gov. Let's continue to honor the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps by joining in this nation-wide service effort and lending a hand for our public lands!
Share Your Experience:
- Submit a story online.
- Learn more about the Volunteer Photo Contest
- View previous photo contest winners.
- Nominate a Volunteer of the Year

