National Public Lands Day

Volunteers improve a trail on National Public Lands Day at Greenbelt Park, 2023.

NPS

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. The event happens each year on the 4th Saturday of September.

Greenbelt Park and National Capital Parks East offers a variety of recurring and event volunteer opportunities throughout the year. To inquire about volunteering, email us or call [phone]. See current volunteer opportunities.