Volunteer at Florida Parks for National Public Lands Day, Entry Fees Waived at National Parks

On Saturday, September 23, there are three volunteer events near Miami, as well as 20 other volunteer events throughout Florida for National Public Lands Day (NPLD).

Parks are seeking volunteers. It's also a great day to get outside because entry fees will be waived at national parks and other federal public lands, including national monuments, forests, recreation areas, seashores, wildlife refuges, historical sites, battlefields, and grasslands.

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) coordinates NPLD in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, and other federal agencies, state and local parks, and non-profits.

This year marks the 30th annual event. People can find hundreds of already-planned volunteer events and other cool activities in most states by searching the official NPLD Map, with more added every day -

https://www.neefusa.org/npld-event-search

Here are 3 events happening near Miami:

• Go Fish with Biscayne National Park

Join Biscayne National Park staff for National Public Lands Day and enjoy an evening fishing clinic that is open to the public at no cost. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, staff will offer valuable fishing tips and educate participants on sustainable fishing practices, providing gear for those who need it. Afterward, gather around the campfire for s'mores while exploring the Dante Fascell Visitor Center and Convoy Point grounds, which will remain open until 8pm. All activities are free, making it a fun and educational event for all.

• Beach Cleanup at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Join the trail work event at the Strawberry Recreation Area's Phases Trail System, where volunteers will be building a 20-foot turnpike on Phased and Confused and replacing old buck and rail fencing with new Post and Cable fencing along the south end of Back to Reality. Help preserve and enhance this beautiful recreational area for all to enjoy.

•Experience outstanding views from an historic lighthouse

At Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse on Florida’s Atlantic coast, participants can choose from a wide range of volunteer activities and educational opportunities, including guided tours of the lighthouse, guided hikes on area trails, educational displays on topics such as habitat restoration and conservation, shoreline erosion concerns and solutions, and on-site archaeological discoveries.  In the past decade, over a million people have volunteered on

National Public Lands Day, is the single largest volunteering day for parks & public lands.