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BLM, partners raise money and conservation awareness for youth at annual event

The BLM and Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association teamed up for the 30th consecutive year during Memorial Day weekend to blend outdoor fun with land stewardship at the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes and Lost Forest.
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Volunteer Profile: Equestrian group carves a niche in the Utah back country

The San Rafael Back Country Horsemen have made it their mission to create and protect opportunities for everyone who visits public lands to enjoy the outdoors, especially those on horseback. The chapter was honored recently with the Bureau of Land Management’s Outstanding Volunteer Group Award for their work.
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Meet ‘Birder Geoff,’ retired employee turned volunteer Birder in Residence for BLM Arizona

A recently retired employee is stepping into a volunteer role as BLM Arizona’s Birder in Residence, where his passion for birds and public lands will come together in a yearlong journey across the state.
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Volunteer sees cycle of stewardship through her work on historic cave

Carrin Rich from Carnuel, New Mexico received BLM's Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award for her efforts leading cave restoration work at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area.
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Artist painting a marine scene on a large canvas outdoors, with an audience seated on white chairs under large tree branches.

River to Reef Art Festival Showcases Local Creativity and the Vital Role of Public Lands

The River to Reef Art Festival brought creativity and coastal heritage to life at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA in late March, celebrating not only the talent of local and regional artists but also the importance of America’s public lands.
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Stewardship partnerships protect irreplaceable cultural resources at Richardson Homestead in Arizona

Stewardship efforts at the site brought together BLM Colorado River District staff, Arizona Site Steward Program volunteers, and a local hiking group to support preservation through coordinated, on-the-ground action.
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