FALLS CHURCH, Va. - BLM Eastern States invites the public to attend two National Public Lands Day events hosted by the Northeastern and Southeastern District offices on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.
MEADOWOOD SPECIAL RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREA
A volunteer tree planting event will take place at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, Virginia. Volunteers will meet to plant native trees and shrubs near the Mustang Trailhead Trailer Parking Lot. T-shirts, snacks, and refreshments will be provided.
Details:
10702 Harley Rd., Lorton, VA, 22079
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE OUTSTANDING NATURAL AREA
A volunteer trail maintenance and mangrove planting event will take place at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area in Jupiter, Florida. BLM staff will be on site with educational information, Agents of Discovery information and Every Kid Outdoors passes.
Details:
South Trail Parking Lot
600 State Rd 707, Jupiter FL, 33469
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
National Public Lands Day is organized by the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation annually and is considered one of the largest single-day volunteer efforts in the nation. Learn more at https://www.blm.gov/national-public-lands-day.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
