Join the BLM for the 25th annual National Public Lands Day at Weston Hills
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BUFFALO, Wyo. - The public is invited to join the BLM for the 25th annual National Public Lands Day at Weston Hills Special Recreation Management Area on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participants can assist the BLM in managing public lands for the benefit of current and future generations by cleaning up trash, repairing fence, pulling weeds, and conducting general site maintenance. There will be opportunities to participate for all ages and abilities.
Volunteers may meet at the BLM Buffalo Field Office at 1425 Fort St. in Buffalo at 7 a.m. Participants will carpool and follow BLM personnel to the Weston Hills, which will take roughly 90 minutes. Alternatively, volunteers may meet at Weston Hills, located about 35 miles north of Gillette, on Highway 59.
Volunteers are recommended to bring hiking boots, work gloves, food, water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and bug repellant/spray. Tools will be provided. Your participation is appreciated!
Learn more about National Public Lands Day here: https://www.neefusa.org/npld. For more information about the Weston Hills event or to RSVP, contact Rachel Woita at rwoita@blm.gov or 307-684-1116.
The BLM manages more than 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.