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National Public Lands Day
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September 26, 2009 is National Public Lands Day and thousands of volunteers from coast-to-coast will work to enhance and improve the public lands that Americans enjoy. From planting trees and building trails, to removing trash and culling invasive species, there’s something for everyone who wants to join in.
Here are just a few Signature Sites, by state, that are organizing volunteers, or find a National Public Lands Day Signature Site near you and get involved!
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Georgia
Maine
Massachusetts
- Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
- Cape Cod National Seashore
- Lowell National Historical Park
- Minuteman National Historical Park
Michigan
- Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
- Keweenaw National Historical Park
- Ottawa National Forest
Montana
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
- Big Bend National Park
- Fort Davis National Historic Site
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Utah
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Johnson Canyon Scenic Byway Corridor
- Zion National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands
Washington
- Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Mt. Adams Ranger District
- North Cascades National Park
- Olympic National Park
Gayle Hart
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