13 Ways To Celebrate National Public Lands Day

13 Ways To Celebrate National Public Lands Day

13 Ways To Celebrate National Public Lands Day National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. And this year, it falls on September 27, 2024.  National public lands include a lot of different protected natural environments in America. From national parks, memorials, and monuments, to wildlife refuges, conservation areas, trails, wilderness areas, seashores, lakeshores, and more, public lands are actually all around us!   In fact, nearly 40% of the United States is public land, supported by taxpayers and managed by federal, state, or local government. They are also currently threatened by federal budget cuts and proposed legislation that could harm or threaten their existence.  Whether you just love the outdoors, are interested in the shared history of public lands, or want to protect them for future generations, National Public Lands Day aims to celebrate the connection between people and their community’s natural spaces. Here is your gui…