NPLD Site Managers Guide

Your resource for planning and executing a successful National Public Lands Day Event

How to Use This guide

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) developed this guide to help new and returning site managers in plan and execute successful in-person National Public Lands Day (NPLD) events. It's packed with tools, templates, worksheets, and best practices that have been collected over the years from experienced NPLD site managers. Whether this is your first or your 30th NPLD, we hope this guide helps you get the most out of your National Public Lands Day celebration.

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