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Join us for National Public Lands Day on September 26, 2026! Since 1994, this annual event on the fourth Saturday of September has been the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. We’ve expanded to host volunteer events September 12-October 10.
Whether visiting or volunteering in a park, inspire others by sharing your experience on social media using #NPLD and #NPSVolunteer.
About National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day is led by our official partner the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF). Hundreds of thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves to help preserve their public lands together through volunteer projects. This year’s theme is “Caring for Our Shared America” in celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary.
Get Involved
Help care for your national parks by volunteering during a one-time event or on a reoccurring basis.
Come out to enjoy your public lands, whether exploring the great outdoors or discovering our nation’s history.
Events in National Parks
Use the calendar to find National Public Lands Day events in national parks happening September 12-October 10. Contact the park you are interested in volunteering to find out if they have a special coupon to waive entrance fees.
Check out Volunteer.gov for more volunteer events in public lands.
Last updated: September 3, 2026