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Our Programs
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National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort to improve our public lands.
The Public Lands Program builds capacity for friends organizations supporting public lands throughout the nation.
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Corporate Sponsor
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For 14 years, Toyota has been the national corporate sponsor of the National Environmental Education Foundation's (NEEF) National Public Lands Day. In 2011, Toyota and NEEF also formed a new partnership to launch the Public Lands Every Day Program - building capacity for friends organizations supporting public lands throughout the nation.
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Register by June 1 to Receive Promotional  Materials in the First Mailing of the Year
All NPLD sites can receive FREE posters and rack cards | To assist site managers in attracting new volunteers, NPLD provides FREE promotional materials to all registered site managers.
Register an Event Today to Receive your Promotional Materials
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Promotional Poster
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The promotional posters and rack cards provide basic information about NPLD, including the date, purpose and the type of volunteer projects commonly held on public lands. The poster also includes space for site managers to put in details specific to their event.
Promotional materials will be mailed to registered site managers throughout the summer. To have your materials sent in the first shipment, register your event by June 1. For other promotional mailing dates, view our calendar.
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Rack Card
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To download PDF versions of the promotional poster and rack card, visit our website. The promotional poster PDF can be edited so that site managers can enter the unique details of their event.
Fee-Free Coupons for Federal Sites
Sites hosted by federal agency partners are eligible to receive fee-free coupons for each of their volunteers. Each coupon is good for one day of free entrance at a participating federal public land until Saturday, September 28, 2013. To receive coupons for your volunteers, check the eligibility box at the bottom of the registration page.
Federal Agency Partners: Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service.
NPLD is restricted to sending fee-free coupons to federal employees only. If your site is on federal land, but you are not a federal employee (such as a friends group hosting an event on a wildlife refuge), please register normally and then email npld@neefusa.org to request your coupons.
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Step into America Video Contest
Entries due May 24, 2012
| Outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys spending time on our public lands to enjoy nature, keep fit or both, are encouraged to participate in NPLD's video contest. The Step in America video contest invites you to share:
- what activities you do on the public land(s) you love to visit
- how these public spaces benefit your body or mind
Participation in NPLD is not required -- all you need is a video camera and a love of the outdoors!
 The contest is sponsored by REI and includes over $1,500 in prizes. One first place winner will receive a mountain bike and a two-person tent. Two runners-up will each receive an outdoor camping starter kit with items such as a tent, sleeping bag or day-hike backpack.
The deadline for submissions is Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 3 p.m. EDT. Find additional information on the shareable contest flyer or visit the contest webpage.
No purchase necessary. All contest participants must be residents of the U.S. and meet all eligibility requirements. Void where prohibited. Read the complete rules.
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Apply for an Every Day Capacity Building Grant
Second round of grants open until May 25
| Every Day Capacity Building Grants provide funding to strengthen the effectiveness of public lands friends groups. These grants help fund capacity building projects such as staff and board training, fundraising, as well as, technology and website development.
There will be 25 Every Day grantees receiving up to $5,000 each. The deadline to submit a pre-proposal is Friday, May 25, 2012. To submit a pre-proposal or read Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Every Day Grants webpage.
Every Day Capacity Building Grants are made possible with the support of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The support from Toyota has led to the expansion of the Every Day Capacity Building Grants, National Public Lands Day and other public lands programming at The National Environmental Education Foundation.
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The Outdoor Alliance Celebrates Partnerships for Public Lands
Report highlights 19 success stories, including NPLD events | A report published by Outdoor Alliance showcases how collaborations between federal agencies and outdoor recreation organizations can lead to more Americans visiting their public lands. Nineteen projects were featured in the report including:
- Jackson Hole Trails Partnership in Wyoming
- Enhancing Public Access and Recreation in the Yampa River Basin in Colorado
- Stakeholder Engagement on Denali National Park in Alaska
- Read the report for other success stories (PDF)
 Several of the projects in the report also have a history with National Public Lands Day. The Yosemite Facelift is a long time NPLD event that attracts thousands of volunteers to clean up the park over five days. The Yosemite Facelift is featured in the report because a partnership between the Yosemite Climbing Association and the National Park Service resulted in substantial restoration projects and litter clean-ups.
The partnership report summarizes the Outdoor Alliance Summit held in Golden, Colorado this past December. The summit, in response to the America's Great Outdoors Initiative, had over 150 attendees from government agencies, nonprofits and private organizations attend.
The Outdoor Alliance works to ensure the conservation and stewardship of our nation's land and waters through the promotion of sustainable, human-powered recreation. Members include, The Access Fund, American Canoe Association, American Hiking Society, American Whitewater, International Mountain Biking Association and the Winter Wildlands Alliance.
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Outdoor Nation Youth Summits
Young people learn to be champions for the outdoors | Do you know a 16 to 28 year old with a passion for the outdoors, leadership and engaging fellow young people to be active in their community? If so, invite them to apply to be a representative at an Outdoor Nation Summit.
 Outdoor Nation seeks to impact the millennial generation by providing young leaders the tools and skills to launch outdoor projects and change the public's perspective of the outdoors. During 2-day summits in different regions throughout the country, young people will connect with each other, identify top outdoor issues, brainstorm solutions and get resources to bring those ideas to life.
Outdoor Nation Summits will be held in:
- Los Angeles: June 30-July 1
- Austin: July 14-15
- Boston: July 21-22
- Intensive trainings for returning summit attendees will be in 5 additional cities.
The summits are free to attend with free food and campsite lodging. The only cost is getting to the summit. Most questions about the summit are answered on the Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
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Site of the Month
A field day to protect the history and ecology of Baltimore |  A trip to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Site provides visitors an interactive and engaging history lesson on the War of 1812 and Francis Scott Key's writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. What many visitors do not realize until they set foot on Fort McHenry is that the historic site also contains wetland habitat important to birds, crabs and fish.
The National Aquarium Conservation Team has made restoring the habitat of Fort McHenry one of their key initiatives. Twice a year, they host a field day to maintain trails, remove debris from the wetland and plant native plants in the nearby gardens. This year, the fall event celebrating National Public Lands Day occurs on October 6. More than 130 people are expected to lend a hand and maintain Fort McHenry for both the history enthusists who visit and the wildlife that call the fort home.  For the National Aquarium, located 10 minutes away in downtown Baltimore, the wetland habitat of Fort McHenry is a real life example of their exhibits on Maryland wildlife and ecosystems. Protecting the natural resources of Fort McHenry serves as teaching tool and sets a positive example for the thousands of Baltimore schoolchildren who visit the Aquarium each year. To learn more about the Fort McHenry Field Day sponsored by the National Aquarium and National Park Service, visit their event page. |
 The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) provides knowledge to trusted professionals who, with their credibility, amplify messages to national audiences to solve everyday environmental problems. Together, we generate lasting positive change.
NEEF partners with professionals in health, education, media, business and public land management to promote daily actions for helping people protect and enjoy the environment. Through our primary programs- Classroom Earth, National Public Lands Day, National Environmental Education Week, Business and Environment, Earth Gauge, and Health and Environment- we offer Americans knowledge to live by. To learn more, call (202) 833-2933 or visit www.neefusa.org.
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