Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day event at Curtz Lake on September 27
Event Description
CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, along with Alpine County Trails Association, will host a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event on Saturday, September 27, 2025. At this event volunteers will participate in a “Workday” event which will include interpretative panel installation, painting, trail maintenance, fence building, and a cleanup.
This year's theme, "Our Home Outdoors," emphasizes the importance of public lands as more than just beautiful landscapes; they are essential places for gathering, learning, healing and building connections. Our volunteer efforts help ensure these cherished areas remain vibrant, healthy and accessible for generations to come.
About Curtz Lake: The lake itself is a natural (not man-made) lake, fed by snowmelt. Old-timers say it used to be a great place for duck hunting. There’s no fishing here, however, because there are no fish; in dry years the water dries up completely.
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Airport Road
Markleeville, CA
United States
Latitude: 38.7264
Longitude: -119.7878
Directions: From Carson City, NV, take S Carson St to US-395 S/N Hwy 395
8 minutes (3.5 mi)
Continue on US-395 S/N Hwy 395. Take NV-88 S and CA-88 W to Airport Rd in Alpine County
31 minutes (28.2 mi)
Turn left onto Airport Rd - 3 minutes (1.0 mi)
Trash bags, tools, gloves, and refreshments and water will be provided.
Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, long-sleeved shirts, and bring sunscreen.
This is one of the many events that will be held around the country as part of NPLD. NPLD is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands we all enjoy.
For more information contact Mike Withrow at 775-885-6100, [email protected].
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.