Press Releases

September 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).

December 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.

September 12, 2012

Students Play Key Role on National Public Lands Day

Washington, D.C. – College and university students across the nation will play a vital role in National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on September 29. Student volunteers will be part of an effort at more than 2,100 sites to sustain our parks, beaches, forests and other lands we conserve and use for outdoor recreation, education and enjoyment.

July 31, 2012

NEEF & Partners Announce $243,000 in New Grant Funding for Outdoor Youth Programs

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, U.S.

July 02, 2012

Celebrate July 4th in Your National & Local Parks

Washington, D.C. – For July 4th, millions of Americans are expected to celebrate the holiday at picnics, fairs, recreational activities and more on public lands throughout the nation.

News Room Highlights

Connect With NPLD

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.