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NEEF and NPS share lessons learned from the 2024 Points of Light Conference to make volunteer events like...
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Need some inspiration to generate some buzz before and during your upcoming National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event? NEEF reached out to a few experienced NPLD
The best laid plans often go awry—sometimes with surprising results. Coordinating logistics, managing volunteers, and hoping for good weather all come into play
Each year, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) partners with a public lands site to host the National Public Lands Day (NPLD) Signature Event
Saskia Gomez likes to spend weekends at the beach, and National Public Lands Day is no different. However, instead of a swimsuit, she dons gloves and a hard hat
Whether you’re a park employee who loves preserving public lands or simply someone who has fond memories of camping in a local park with your friends and family
Kathryn Ragsdale, corporate communications manager for Toyota Motor North America, has been a National Public Lands Day volunteer since the Company began its
Toyota Principal Safety Engineer Aaron Wright organized an NPLD event to help clean up one of his favorite outdoor spots.
The Big Thicket National Preserve in Southeast Texas has been named the Signature Site for NPLD 2018. One of 47 sites in the United States to be included on
Toyota’s Rick Vernon has headed up NPLD efforts for his division every year since 2005. Here are some of his tips for a successful event.
As the Director of Cultural Resources for National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), Alan Spears combines his love of history with a deep commitment to