On September 23, 2023, National Environmental Education Foundations will celebrate the 30^th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) and a renewed commitment to securing a safer and healthier world for everyone for generations to come.  For three decades, NPLD has united communities in the care and celebration of our nation’s public lands. What began with a single federal agency, two public land sites, and 700 volunteers has grown into a nationwide event that continues to expand and inspire participation.

The Prescott National Forest will be hosting an NPLD West Spruce #264 Trail Construction event on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  For more information including time, locations and how to RSVP visit:   https://www.neefusa.org/npld/prescott-national-forest/prescott-nf-npld-west-spruce-264-new-trail-construction 

As part of this nationwide event day use fees will be waived at the following sites on the Prescott National Forest on Saturday, September 23:

- Lynx Lake Recreation Area: North Shore, South Shore, and Lynx Creek Ruin
- Granite Basin Recreation Area: Cayuse, Wekuvde, Boat Launch, Playa, and Metate
- Thumb Butte Recreation Area
- Alto Pit OHV Recreation Area: Day Use Site
- Groom Creek Nature Trail
- Mingus Day Use Area
- Mingus Lake Day Use Area
- Hayfield Draw OHV Day Use

For more information on NPLD or to find an event near you visit:  https://www.neefusa.org/national-public-lands-day

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