Volunteer, Explore on National Public Lands Day Sept. 28
Bend, Ore.
Photo at right: Bart Wills talks about Newberry Volcano. Photos courtesy of Deschutes National Forest
Two groups, Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Discover Your Forest, will host volunteer and educational activities in celebration of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28.
Visitors to the National Monument are invited to work on restoration projects near the Lava Lands Visitor Center or on trails at Newberry Caldera – or simply enjoy a guided exploration of Lava River Cave.
There will be a birds of prey touch table sponsored by Sunriver Nature Center, an archeological talk with Deschutes National Forest archeologist Erin Woodard and a photo workshop with professional photographer Kevin Sperl.
Youth can enjoy Junior Forest Ranger programing, including a thunder egg hunt, a puppet show and lessons on geology, plants and conservation.
Free lunches will be provided to trail-maintenance volunteers and Junior Forest Ranger participants, courtesy of Whole Foods, Bend, Ore.
As part of National Public Lands Day, all recreation pass fees will be waived at the National Monument as well as at all Deschutes National Forest day-use areas.
Similar activities will occur nationwide on Sept. 28. Search for events in other National Forests by visiting www.publiclandsday.org.
Event Details
What: National Public Lands Day
When: Sept. 28, 2013, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Newberry National Volcanic Monument, 10 miles south of Bend on Hwy 97, Bend, Ore.
Cost: Free admission.
Info: www.publiclandsday.org/npld-sites/newberry-national-volcanic-monument
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Photo: SUBWAY restaurants will give away $5,000 in cash cards at Washington state parks. Photo courtesy of Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
SUBWAY restaurants will give away $5,000 in cash cards at Washington state parks. Art courtesy of Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Washington state parks and SUBWAY partner on Sept. 28
SUBWAY restaurants will give away $5,000 in cash cards at Washington state parks. Art courtesy of Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Washington state parks and SUBWAY restaurants are partnering up by offering freebies to the public in observance of the 20th anniversary of National Public Lands Day Sept. 28.
Washington state parks will waive the Discover Pass requirement for visitors who can, in turn, take advantage of educational activities and volunteer opportunities like lectures, children’s programming, tree planting, litter pickup and trail maintenance.
SUBWAY restaurants will add its support by giving away $5,000 in cash cards to the first 100 people to visit designated state parks: Larrabee near the city of Bellingham, Deception Pass on Whidbey Island, Lincoln Rock in Douglas County, Lake Sammamish in Issaquah, Millersylvania near Olympia, Twin Harbors in Grays Harbor County, Belfair in Mason County, Dosewallips on the shore of Hood Canal in Jefferson County, Fort Worden in Port Townsend and Saltwater in King County.
Learn more about Washington state parks at www.parks.wa.gov.
