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09/17/2012
More than 170,000 Volunteers Expected on National Public Lands Day, September 29
Washington, D.C. – More than 170,000 volunteers are expected at more than 2,100 sites across the country on Saturday, September 29 to take part in the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States, National Public Lands Day (NPLD).
12/04/2012
NEEF & PwC Launch Free Financial Education for Public Lands Organizations
WASHINGTON, December 4, 2012 — To boost the capacity of public lands groups nationwide in supporting parks and other public lands, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and PwC have launched free, online financial training at the Public Lands Every Day website, publiclandseveryday.org.
NEEF and PwC collaborated on the development of six learning modules to meet a growing need for knowledge of financial management and reporting among organizations known as public lands friends groups.
National News Coverage
09/27/2012
Washington Post: Give your Favorite Park a Pat on the Back for NPLD
The Washington Post's Going Out Guide is the region's go-to source of news on what's happening in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. In advance of National Public Lands Day, the Going Out Guide encouraged D.C. area residents to volunteer and visit a local public land on Saturday, September 29.
09/26/2012
San Francisco Chronicle: Can you Dig it?
Golden Gate Parks Conservancy hosts a large volunteer event suitable for both families and individuals. Help collect seeds and transplant native plants at one of three nurseries, Marin Headlands, in the Presidio or at Fort Funston. There are also projects to prune larger seedlings, clean seeds, turn compost and work in the demonstration gardens.
Public Service Announcements
Philippe Cousteau Video PSA
The co-founder of EarthEcho International and acclaimed naturalist encourages volunteers from across the country to head to their nearby public lands to lend a hand.
Read More >Philippe Cousteau Video PSA (60 Seconds)
The co-founder of EarthEcho International and acclaimed naturalist encourages volunteers from across the country to head to their nearby public lands to lend a hand. This version is one minute.
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Volunteer with Friends Groups
Friends Groups are local nonprofit organizations that support public lands. Many Friends Groups lead volunteer events to restore parks, green spaces and community gardens. Learn more about the over 200 Friends Groups that participated in National Public Lands Day 2012 and how you can get involved.
NPLD Supports Let’s Move Outside
Participating in NPLD is a great way to get the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity, while you lend a hand for public lands. Learn more about Let’s Move Outside and how NPLD is involved in the national movement.
