Entries filed under 'National Public Lands Day'

Freebie Alert: Entrance Fees Waived at All Federal Public Lands This Saturday

Saturday (Sept. 29) is National Public Lands Day, so here are 2 game-plan options to consider for that day: 1) Go visit a national park, monument, wildlife preserve or forest for free, or 2) join a volunteer project to make the outdoors a nicer place to experience. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on September 24, 2012 12:15 PM & Tagged National Public Lands Day, national parks, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Give Back: National Public Lands Day Is September 29

Mark your calendars. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is Saturday, September 29. More than 170,000 participants are expected to volunteer at more than 2,000 parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests around the nation. ...

Posted by Bethany H on September 6, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged National Public Lands Day, national parks, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Freebie Alert (plus Photo Albums): No Entrance Fees at National Parks on Saturday

See a park, save a buck. Saturday (Sept. 24) is National Public Lands Day, which offers you and me the opportunity to: 1. Chip in some volunteer work to enhance a public space near you. This blog presented some details for how to participate earlier this week. 2. Visit a park and just soak up the scenery. For free. Entrance fees at federal parks and landmarks are waived for the day. Where to go? This online guide from the National Park Service shows you what parks are near you.  Why bother? ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on September 22, 2011 11:02 PM & Tagged Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, National Public Lands Day, national parks, utah and zion | permalink | Comments



Give Back This Weekend on National Public Lands Day

REI stores across the U.S. are teaming with local nonprofits and community volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) this Saturday, September 24. NPLD is the nation's largest one-day volunteer event in support of public lands, touting more than 2,000 projects and more than 175,000 volunteers. To join REI in giving back, find an NPLD event in your area by visiting the "Classes & Events" section of your local REI.com store page. If you do not live near an REI store or your local ...

Posted by Bethany H on September 19, 2011 7:52 PM & Tagged National Public Lands Day, rei, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Fresh Air, Friends and Work Gloves: National Public Lands Day on Sept. 25

Our nation’s public lands are the places where most of us go to enjoy the outdoors. Whether we visit our neighborhood green space or a national park, public lands give us a chance to enjoy fresh air wherever we live or travel.  I rely on public lands for all the best places to use my beloved outdoor gear, and you probably do, too. That’s why I’m hoping you and your friends will join one of the events of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sepetember 25. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is ...

Posted by PeteJS on September 27, 2010 9:32 PM & Tagged NPLD, National Public Lands Day, national parks, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments