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Get Involved in National Public Lands Day

One out of every three acres of America's land - 600 million acres - is public land. Lands to hike, bike, climb, swim, explore or just plain relax. And when you get your hands dirty on National Public Lands Day you help spruce up your beautiful lands.

New! Find opportunities all year with our Public Lands Network Calendar. 

New to National Public Lands Day? Find out all the ways you can get involved in this important national event. Get started.

Come to this year's event fully prepared. View our checklist for participants to find out what you'll need to have the best NPLD experience. View the checklist.

Take pictures of fellow volunteers lending a hand to our public lands to win prizes and have your work put up on the website. Two categories for amateur photographers: 17 years and under and 18 years and older. Learn more about the contest, and view previous winners

Click on a state below to find a site near you