OHIO — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is inviting Ohioans to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a day of service at several state parks.
ODNR said the events would be held at nine Ohio parks for what is the country’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands.
In Ohio, ODNR is offering volunteer opportunities on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28.
“National Public Lands Day is about more than just volunteering; it’s about Ohioans coming together to care for the places that bring us joy, adventure and peace,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “This year’s theme, ‘Our Home Outdoors,’ reminds us that every hour we spend planting, cleaning or caring for trails helps ensure these parks will be just as vibrant and welcoming for future generations.”
The department said volunteers are vital for keeping state parks beautiful through the restoration of trails, caring for habitats and improving facilities.
Volunteer events on Sept. 27 include:
- West Branch State Park (5570 Esworthy Road, Ravenna, OH 44266)
- Headlands Beach State Park (9601 Headlands Road, Mentor, OH 44060)
- East Fork State Park (Park Road 2, Bethel, OH 45106)
- Punderson State Park (11755 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065)
- Alum Creek State Park (4000 Hollenback Road, Lewis Center, OH 43035)
- Shawnee State Park (11152 U.S. Highway 52, Stout, OH 45684)
- Independence Dam State Park (27722 State Route 424, Defiance, OH 43512)
- Lake Alma State Park (422 Lake Alma Road, Wellston, OH 45692)
The volunteer event on Sept. 28 is for a pollinator garden clean up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Salt Fork State Park, 69007 R-15, Cambridge, OH 43725. For more information about Sunday’s event, click here.
Volunteer events are organized by the National Environmental Education Foundation.
For more information on National Public Lands Day, click here.
Madison MacArthur
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