On Saturday, Sept. 26, volunteers around the nation, including 25-50 at Seneca Ponds Park will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or forests and chip in to help improve these treasured places – and to celebrate National Public Lands Day, the largest volunteer day for public lands in our country.
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) brings together volunteers from coast to coast to improve and restore the lands and facilities that Americans use for recreation, education, exercise and just plain enjoyment. Last year, more than 175,000 Americans participated at more than 2,100 sites in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
The Seneca Ponds Park Cleanup will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with lunch from 12 – 1 p.m. at Seneca Ponds Park, 515 Mondial Parkway in Streetsboro. Parking areas will be nearby, follow posted signs.
NEEF (the National Environmental Education Foundation) coordinates National Public Lands Day every year. Seven federal agencies will participate along with more than 250 state, county, and city partners and a host of nonprofit groups, including the Student Conservation Association, Outdoor Nation, The Corps Network, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. is the event’s national corporate sponsor for the 17th consecutive year.
More information can be found at publiclandsday.org.