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Celebrating National Public Lands Day at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

Oregon-Washington
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Northwest Oregon District Office
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Event Location

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
750 NW Lighthouse Dr.
Newport, OR 97365
United States

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Event Description

Volunteers planting with BLM staff at a past service day
Volunteers planting with BLM staff at a past service day - BLM Photo

Join Yaquina Head staff and Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses for a service day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on September 27. Sign-ups will start at 10:00 a.m. at the Interpretive Center on a first come, first served basis—space is limited.

Volunteers should wear outdoor-appropriate clothing and footwear. Tools and gloves will be provided.

Every volunteer will receive a coupon for free entrance to one federal park and a Yaquina Head Lighthouse poster.

Activities may include:

  • Cobble Beach litter pickup.
  • Invasive plant removal.
  • Planting native species to support biodiversity and prevent soil erosion.
  • Clearing weeds and preparing the heirloom garden for winter.

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.