Public invited to participate in National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. - BLM Eastern States invites the public to attend two National Public Lands Day events hosted by the Northeastern and Southeastern District offices on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
MEADOWOOD SPECIAL RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREA
A volunteer tree planting event will take place at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, Virginia. Volunteers will meet to plant native trees and shrubs near the Mustang Trailhead Trailer Parking Lot. T-shirts, snacks, and refreshments will be provided.
Details:
10702 Harley Rd., Lorton, VA, 22079
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE OUTSTANDING NATURAL AREA
A volunteer trail maintenance and mangrove planting event will take place at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area in Jupiter, Florida. BLM staff will be on site with educational information, Agents of Discovery information and Every Kid Outdoors passes.
Details:
South Trail Parking Lot
600 State Rd 707, Jupiter FL, 33469
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
National Public Lands Day is organized by the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation annually and is considered one of the largest single-day volunteer efforts in the nation. Learn more at https://www.blm.gov/national-public-lands-day.
The BLM manages more than 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.