CHEYENNE — This year, National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event, falls on Sept. 27. The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources is proud to join this national tradition by hosting volunteer opportunities across state parks, historic sites, and recreation areas statewide, allowing communities to care for and celebrate the places that make Wyoming unique.

Day-use and entrance fees will be waived at all Wyoming state parks and historic sites on Sept. 27, in honor of this special day. Opportunities to get involved and give back will be provided at the following regional locations:

Boysen State Park — Sept. 1-28

Pick up trash within Boysen State Park throughout the entire month of September. Promote stewardship and responsible recreation by sharing your efforts on Facebook. All participants will be entered to win a local gift card by following these easy steps: One: Pick up litter in the park and take a photo of yourself in action. Two: Add the photo to the comment section on Boysen State Park's National Public Lands Day Facebook post. Three: Help spread the word by liking and sharing the post. The winner will be announced the week following NPLD. The park’s address is 120 Boysen Dr., Shoshoni, WY 82649. For more information, call 307-876-2796.

Buffalo Bill State Park
Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to noon

Plant various trees throughout the park and learn about their history. Meet at the Buffalo Bill State Park headquarters at 8 a.m. The park’s address is 4192 N. Fork Highway, Cody, WY 82414. For more information, call 307-587-9227.

Hot Springs State Park
Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon

Meet at the Big Spring parking area and hike about 1.5 miles, cleaning up trash along the roads in the bison pasture. The park’s address is 51 US-20, Thermopolis, WY 82443. For more information, call 307-864-2176.

Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site — Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon

Clean up litter throughout the park and pull weeds in the gardens. Bring your own gloves and meet at the Red Barn. The park’s address is 4800 Rd 52, Hyattville, WY 82428. For more information, call (307) 469-2234.

Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site
Sept. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Learn about Monarch butterflies and milkweed plants at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site. All attendees are asked to meet at the Pollinator Garden. The park’s address is 4800 Rd 52, Hyattville, WY 82428. For more information, call 307-469-2234.

Wardel/Harrington reservoirs

The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will host a National Public Lands Day at the Wardel/Harrington reservoirs.

Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wardel/Harrington reservoirs project: removing approximately 1,100 feet of woven wire fencing and replacing with single strand wire providing relief for wildlife. Reconstruct bird boxes to be installed along the same fence line being repaired to provide updated nesting structure. Standard trash clean-up of the most frequented areas along the shorelines and access ramps of the reservoirs primarily used by recreational users.

Participants should wear close toed shoes appropriate for field work and bring leather gloves, lunch/snacks and water. All supplies and tools will be provided by the BLM.

“Volunteer opportunities like this are a great way to make valuable contributions to public lands,” said BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner Cullen Hardy. “Days like these are so great for spending the day outdoors and partnering with members of our community.” 

For more information, contact Cullen at 307-347-5150 or chardy@blm.gov, and visit Event Details.