Be a part of National public lands day 2023
Join us for the 30th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on September 23, 2023!
Celebrating 30 Years of Care and Community, NPLD has joined people across the nation in the care and celebration of our public lands. From humble beginnings with one federal agency, two sites, and 700 volunteers, NPLD has grown into the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands.
As a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), NPLD fosters a strong connection between people and the environment, educating and cultivating environmental stewards. With support from federal and state agencies, corporate sponsors, and nonprofits, NPLD ensures resilient natural spaces for generations to come, encouraging volunteering and environmental engagement.
Help us celebrate National Public Lands Day by visiting your favorite Alabama State Park or attend one of the scheduled events:
- Take a Hike: Nature walk - Cheaha State Park
- Art in the Environment - Nature Journaling - Cheaha State Park
- The Wonders of Carnivorous Plants in the Southeast - DeSoto State Park
- Animal Ambassadors - Gulf State Park
- Shoreline Cleanup - Lake Guntersville State Park
- Annual Fire Prevention 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run - Meaher State Park
- Hike w/ Mike Sunflowers and Boynton Oaks - Oak Mountain State Park
- Night in Nature - Chewacla State Park
Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, this celebration brings out thousands of volunteers to help restore and improve public lands around the country. Learn more about Volunteer opportunities at the Alabama State Parks.
Learn more about the history and significance of National Lands Day.
