Celebrate National Public Lands Day With BLM Volunteer Events In The Pacific Northwest
- 09/15/26
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with BLM Volunteer Events in the Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. – National Public Lands Day is back on September 26! Join the Bureau of Land Management to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and participate in the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. It’s the perfect excuse to get out, give back, and make a real difference.
“We are hosting incredible events across Oregon and Washington,” said Morgan Rubanow, outreach specialist for BLM Oregon/Washington. "Whether you are a seasoned hiker, a history enthusiast, or looking for a fun day out with the family, there is truly something for everyone.”
From beach cleanups to historic preservation, every volunteer's effort directly impacts the health and accessibility of our shared public lands. Volunteers may receive fee-free entrance coupons or volunteer t-shirts while supplies last.
Burns District
- Riddle Brothers Ranch Restoration in Hines
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29
Structure preservation and staining
- Steens Mountain Backcountry Byway Kiosk Installation
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Help install new informational kiosks
Coos Bay District
- Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area Interpretive Event
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Educational stations on natural resources
Lakeview District
- Warner Wetlands Accessibility Improvements in Plush
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Hart Bar Interpretive Site improvements
Medford District
- Buck Rock Historic Road System Workday at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Road system sign and map installation
Northwest Oregon District
- Molalla River Cleanup in Mollala
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19
Trash removal, trail maintenance, and recreation site rehabilitation
- Disciples of Dirt Trail Maintenance at Carpenter Bypass
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19
Mountain biking trail maintenance
- Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Beach clean-up, invasive plant removal, garden maintenance, and fee-free festivities
Prineville District
- Reynolds Pond Restoration Project
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25
Site cleanup and workday
- Hampton Butte Rockhound Site Cleanup
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Cleanup workday to fill in holes from rock collectors
Roseburg District
- Swiftwater Trailhead Clean Up at Idleyld Park
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19
Trailhead and day use area restoration and maintenance
Spokane District
- Fishtrap Loop in Sprague, Wash.
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Annual trail maintenance work party
- Fishtrap Watermelon Hill in Fishtrap, Wash.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7
Shrub planting and fence repair
Vale District
- Oasis Spruce Up Day in Huntington
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. **Mountain Time** on Friday, Sept. 25
Trash cleanup, invasive weed removal, and general site maintenance
For more information about specific events, please see the National Environmental Education Foundation webpage or the BLM Volunteer Opportunity webpage.
-BLM-
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day With BLM Volunteer Events In The Pacific Northwest
- 09/15/26
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with BLM Volunteer Events in the Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. – National Public Lands Day is back on September 26! Join the Bureau of Land Management to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and participate in the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. It’s the perfect excuse to get out, give back, and make a real difference.
“We are hosting incredible events across Oregon and Washington,” said Morgan Rubanow, outreach specialist for BLM Oregon/Washington. "Whether you are a seasoned hiker, a history enthusiast, or looking for a fun day out with the family, there is truly something for everyone.”
From beach cleanups to historic preservation, every volunteer's effort directly impacts the health and accessibility of our shared public lands. Volunteers may receive fee-free entrance coupons or volunteer t-shirts while supplies last.
Burns District
- Riddle Brothers Ranch Restoration in Hines
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29
Structure preservation and staining
- Steens Mountain Backcountry Byway Kiosk Installation
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Help install new informational kiosks
Coos Bay District
- Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area Interpretive Event
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Educational stations on natural resources
Lakeview District
- Warner Wetlands Accessibility Improvements in Plush
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Hart Bar Interpretive Site improvements
Medford District
- Buck Rock Historic Road System Workday at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Road system sign and map installation
Northwest Oregon District
- Molalla River Cleanup in Mollala
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19
Trash removal, trail maintenance, and recreation site rehabilitation
- Disciples of Dirt Trail Maintenance at Carpenter Bypass
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19
Mountain biking trail maintenance
- Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Beach clean-up, invasive plant removal, garden maintenance, and fee-free festivities
Prineville District
- Reynolds Pond Restoration Project
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25
Site cleanup and workday
- Hampton Butte Rockhound Site Cleanup
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Cleanup workday to fill in holes from rock collectors
Roseburg District
- Swiftwater Trailhead Clean Up at Idleyld Park
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19
Trailhead and day use area restoration and maintenance
Spokane District
- Fishtrap Loop in Sprague, Wash.
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
Annual trail maintenance work party
- Fishtrap Watermelon Hill in Fishtrap, Wash.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7
Shrub planting and fence repair
Vale District
- Oasis Spruce Up Day in Huntington
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. **Mountain Time** on Friday, Sept. 25
Trash cleanup, invasive weed removal, and general site maintenance
For more information about specific events, please see the National Environmental Education Foundation webpage or the BLM Volunteer Opportunity webpage.
-BLM-
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
