NEEF - National Public Lands Day - NPLD

08/26/2026

🌵 The Lower Salt River near Mesa, Arizona, will be the site of the 2026 National Public Lands Day Signature Event!

NEEF is partnering with Natural Restorations and the U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest for the 11th annual Lower Salt River Cleanup on September 26.

Volunteers will remove trash, tackle invasive species, and help care for the riverbanks and trails that wildlife and communities depend on.

The Lower Salt River community has been living out this year's NPLD theme, Caring for Our Shared America, for more than a decade, with families, veterans, and other volunteers coming together to care for the river.

The Signature Event recognizes the benefits of time outdoors and is made possible with support from the American Medical Association and NEEF.

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The Lower Salt River in Arizona will host the 2026 National Public Lands Day Signature Event. Volunteers will spend the day caring for the riverbanks and trails along the Lower Salt River

08/25/2026

🎉 Happy birthday 110th birthday, !

Since 1916, NPS has helped protect the remarkable places, stories, and landscapes that belong to all of us. NEEF is proud to be a longtime NPS partner, working together to connect people with public lands and inspire stewardship, including through National Public Lands Day.

🌲Join the celebration by finding a national park near you and getting outside: https://hubs.ly/Q04tK4Zd0

National Park Service Birthday

08/20/2026

Your best volunteers could be your next leaders. Get practical strategies from NEEF, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the South Yuba River Citizens League to recruit, develop, and retain volunteer leaders for 2026 and beyond.

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Empowering volunteers to step into leadership roles can transform y...

08/06/2026

What we share, we must also care for together.

National Public Lands Day is September 26, 2026, and we're calling on land managers, federal employees, and nonprofit partners to make it happen in your community. Our parks, trails, forests, and waterways are part of a shared American story, and they need your leadership to carry that story forward.

🌲 Host a trail restoration.
🧹 Organize a park cleanup.
🎨 Lead a community celebration of the land and its history.

Register your event on the official national NPLD map hosted by NEEF and inspire your community to join the largest single-day volunteer effort for our public lands.

📍 Register now at https://hubs.ly/Q04s8J870

07/24/2026

Your volunteers give their time. Fee-Free Coupons give them a day back.

July 31 is the last day to request Fee-Free Coupons. To qualify, your event must be published on NEEF's event map and you must have received a confirmation email.

Only NPLD events on federally managed lands are eligible.

Haven't registered yet? Do it now before the deadline passes.

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07/16/2026

Shop the National Public Lands Day Collection! 👕

Our team designed this exclusive merchandise to celebrate the lands we all love. Every purchase directly supports the work that keeps NPLD going strong year after year.

Purchase a t-shirt for the hikers, campers, volunteers, and public land lovers in your life, or treat yourself!

Shop now and wear your love for public lands all year long.

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06/30/2026

Volunteer leaders can multiply your mission in ways that are sustainable, scalable, and rooted in community ownership.

Learn how to empower your volunteers to
✔️Lead project teams and mentor fellow volunteers
✔️Drive community outreach
✔️Spearhead events and initiatives

Join NEEF and partners on July 15 from 3-4 p.m. ET for a National Public Lands Day webinar to learn practical strategies and real-world examples.

Register now at https://hubs.ly/Q04mL0wv0

06/10/2026

National Public Lands Day is September 26, and this year's theme is Caring for our Shared America. 🇺🇸

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary by hosting an event on public lands. Plan a cleanup, trail restoration, tree planting, or community celebration, and help care for the shared spaces passed down through generations.

Add your event to the official National Public Lands Day map so your work will be counted in the national impact! 🗺️

Register here👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04kWN8T0

06/04/2026

National Trails Day® is just around the corner on Saturday, June 6 — have you found an event near you yet?

Check out local events happening in your area, or create your own! https://hubs.ly/Q04kc4Hy0

National Trails Day® is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, connect with your community, and give back to the trails you love. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

Don’t forget to take the pledge and tag and in your trail photos and videos on Instagram on June 6 for a chance to win amazing outdoor gear prizes.

05/26/2026

What we restore together says a lot about who we are.

Most people associate Pearl Harbor with December 7, 1941. But native Hawaiians knew these waters as Wai Momi, "pearl waters," home to ancient fishponds built over centuries. Only three remain today.

Archaeologist Jeffrey Pantaleo rediscovered one hidden beneath overgrown mangrove and has spent the last decade bringing it back to life alongside native Hawaiian and military communities.
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Read the incredible story of how NEEF and the DoD Legacy program united the Navy and native Hawaiians in restoring a cherished royal fishpond in Pearl Harbor.