Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day event at Pyramid Lake on September 28
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Sierra Front Field Office, will host a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, to collect seeds from native plants at Pelican Point on Pyramid Lake.
Seeds collected from this event will be available for restoration projects on public and tribal lands. Water and snacks, along with a NPLD T-shirt will be provided.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Pelican Point on Pyramid Lake.
What: Volunteers will collect seeds from native plants to be available for restoration projects on public and tribal lands.
Directions: From Reno head north on 445, past Sutcliffe, then turn right on paved road to Pelican Point.
Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), gloves, sturdy boots, and dress in layers for all types of weather.
This is one of many events that will be held around the country as part of the 26th annual NPLD. NPLD is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands we all enjoy.
For more information contact Dean Tonenna at 775-885-6189, dtonenna@blm.gov or go to https://www.neefusa.org/npld/sierra-front-field-office/native-seed-collecting-pyramid-lake
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Diverse activities authorized on these lands generated $96 billion in sales of goods and services throughout the American economy in fiscal year 2017. These activities supported more than 468,000 jobs
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.