National Public Lands Day (NPLD) will be on Saturday, Sept. 24 in 2016. NPLD is the largest U.S. single-day volunteer event for public lands. National Public Lands Day is also a “fee-free day” with entrance fees waived at national parks, … Continued
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently announced the establishment of five Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in the state. The project, in partnership with Audubon Connecticut and others, will boost efforts to protect Connecticut’s bird species. DEEP … Continued
From April 15 to May 15, hundreds of birders will flock to the coast, forests, prairies, and mountains of Texas to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament. The registration deadline for the 20th annual Great … Continued
Officials from the Department of the Interior (DOI) and National Park Service (NPS) recently announced the designation of 28 trails as national recreation trails, adding almost 650 miles of trails to the National Trails System. The new trails span 18 … Continued
National Wildlife Federation’s 7th annual Great American Backyard Campout is June 25, 2011. The Great American Backyard Campout provides a simple, inexpensive way for families to have fun, while rediscovering the great outdoors. The Great American Backyard Campout encourages families … Continued