Tomorrow is National Public Land's Day--the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands outdoor enthusiasts enjoy. The day was started in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers. Last year nearly 100,000 volunteers worked in 1,100 locations covering every state in the U.S. The volunteers built trails and bridges, planted trees and plants, and removed trash and invasive plants. This year efforts are only increasing, as NPLD events are taking place all over the South and Mid-Atlantic. If you're in the D.C. area, REI is leading a trail relocation in Greenbelt National Park. Down near Asheville, N.C., the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is leading a workshop that focuses on invasive and exotic plant identification and removal in the Pisgah National Forest. To find an event in your area visit www.publiclandsday.org and use the state-by-state tracker to see where you can help.
Happy Trails,
J.F.
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