Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area will celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 28, 2019, with a Visitor Appreciation Day, which will include free admission to the Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and the Woodlands Nature Station.
National Public Lands Day will be celebrated at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area as Visitor Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 28, 2019, with free admission to the Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Woodlands Nature Station, 10 am – 5 pm.
National Public Lands Day promotes both popular enjoyment and volunteer conservation of public lands. Sponsored by the National Environmental Education Foundation, it is the largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands.
Land Between the Lakes Customer Service Manager Jeff Laird said “The Forest Service and the Friends of Land Between the Lakes want to thank you for helping to make Land Between the Lakes such a wonderful place to visit and enjoy. Please bring your family and friends out to enjoy your public lands with a visit to the Woodlands Nature Station and the Homeplace 1850s Farm on September 28, 2019.”
Programming for the day includes:
Homeplace
10 am – 2 pm – Stirring Up Apple Butter
1 – 3 pm – Blacksmithing: Forging Ahead
Nature Station
11:30 am – 12 pm – The Endangered Red Wolf
12:30 – 1:30 pm – Migration Miracles
2:30 – 3:30 pm – Fruits of the Forest: Fall Wild Edibles Series
4:30 – 7 pm – Sunset Canoe Trip, $25 for each canoe. Cost does not include daytime Nature Station admission. Registration and full deposit are required. Call 270.924.2020 for reservations.
Upcoming opportunities to volunteer at shoreline cleanup days at Land Between the Lakes include:
October 12 | Shoreline Cleanup – Birmingham Ferry
October 19 | River Cleanup with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful
November 9 | Shoreline Cleanup – Sugar Bay Lake Access
December 14 | Shoreline Cleanup – Twin Lakes Campground & Lake Access
We will cleanup our shoreline and back country areas. These locations collect a lot of trash from the rising lake levels and need to be picked up annually. If you are looking for a fulfilling day of saving the Earth one piece of trash at a time, this is the event for you. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Trash bags, water to refill and bug spray will be provided. Please keep in mind that locations are subject to change due to the area’s needs.
For more information on volunteer opportunities at Land Between the Lakes, contact Anita Spaulding at 270.924.2007, or volunteer@friendsoflbl.org.