Join the Digital Worlds Institute and the University of Florida this September 25 for a free, livestream event for National Public Lands Day. No tickets needed! Learn more about building virtual reality gardens, drawing a 360 immersive landscape, and many other fun ways to enjoy public space in person or from home. Our special lineup of speakers includes VR artists, filmmakers, conservationists, national leaders, and game designers each bringing their own fresh perspective on technology and public lands. Participate virtually and help us celebrate this day together/apart!
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Learn more about National Public Lands Day on NEEF’s Website
NEEF's National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, this celebration brings out thousands of volunteers to help restore and improve public lands around the country. NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day”—entrance fees are waived at national parks and other public lands.
For NPLD 2021, we'll maintain and build on the theme of "More Ways to Connect to Nature." While virtual events were a necessity for many NPLD Site Managers last year, they have also proven to be an invaluable tool for connecting a wider, more diverse range of people to iconic parks, national forests, marine estuaries, and other public lands sites. This year, our goal is to highlight that diversity—in public lands, people, and the ways in which we value and care for these spaces—by supporting in-person, virtual, and hybrid NPLD events.
NPLD is special because it provides all lovers of the environment—old and new—an opportunity to show our appreciation for these precious natural resources through trail restoration, park clean-ups, and other events that teach us about the environment.