National Public Lands Day was first celebrated in 1994, spearheaded by the National Environmental Education Foundation.
Since then, the park service says it’s been one of the nation’s largest single-day volunteer efforts. It falls on the fourth Saturday of September each year.
In 2023, more than 130 national parks hosted events with 7,600 volunteers donating 41,500 hours of service.
This year’s theme is “Together for Tomorrow,” an effort to join forces for a common goal: stewarding America’s natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
Volunteers can join in service projects Sept. 28 at national parks and recreation areas across Utah including Bryce Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Golden Spike Historical Park.
