The Department of Defense (DoD) Natural Resources Program provides funds to the National Environmental Education Foundation for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) partnership projects on military lands that are open to the public for recreation.
Wherever you are in the country, there are plants that have evolved to survive under the given growing conditions, and chances are, there are some that have moved in more recently. Check out this activity guide for more information.
Biodiversity is the variety of animals and plants and habitats found on this planet. It is important everywhere, from your backyard to a National Park, biodiversity plays an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Check out this activity guide for more information.
When rain (and other types of precipitation like snow, sleet, or hail) falls to the ground, the surface it lands on plays a big part in what happens next. Check out this activity guide for more information.
Veteran site managers have many recommendations for how to run a successful National Public Lands Day event, but one of the most important is to plan for volunteer recruitment early. There are many things to think about before recruitment begins:
Public lands are core to Americans’ everyday life. They provide places to play, learn, explore, vacation, and be active. From the community park in your neighborhood to our nation’s awe-inspiring national parks, these public lands welcome all ages, stimulate the senses, build new connections to nature, and create lasting memories for millions of people each year.
Our nation’s public lands are places where we picnic, play ball, fish, fly kites, pull weeds, and plant seeds. Our public lands should be safe places of natural beauty where everyone can go to lend a hand, observe nature, and enjoy life.
2015 National Public Lands Day Proclamations for the State of Indiana
2016 National Public Lands Day Proclamations for the State of Indiana
2015 National Public Lands Day Proclamations for the State of Alabama
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
Thank you for hosting a National Public Lands Day event at your public land site! To ensure you have a successful and fun day, the materials, tools, and resources below have been made available to you to help you spread the word, draw in volunteers of all ages from your community, and engage your local media. Please note that we will be rolling out more materials on this page over time and will notify you via email when something new has been added.
