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Volunteers planting seeds (NPS)
KOUNTZE, Texas – On September 24, 2022, Big Thicket National Preserve will be taking part in National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event on public lands, held every year on the fourth Saturday of September. Volunteers at national parks give more than just hours on a time sheet—with their dedication and giving spirit, they play a vital role in preservation and protection, and greatly enhance the work of park staff.
Big Thicket is hosting three simultaneous volunteer events on September 24: