NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Valles Caldera National Preserve Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

National Public Lands Day is a time to celebrate the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open spaces for education, recreation and health benefits.

This year, NPS is planning to offer several different ways to celebrate. First, NPS will host a couple of morning volunteer opportunities. At the end of the projects, volunteers will be provided lunch, a token of appreciation and a pass to visit a public land for free.

Second, attendees can join a ranger program to learn more about Valles Caldera and the educational and recreational benefits the park provides.

Third, NPS will be hosting a yoga session to highlight the healing benefits of public lands.

Learn more and sign up for an event by visiting the park’s web page.