Saturday, September 29 is National Public Lands Day. These parks, forests, wildlife refuges, historic trails, native streams, wetlands nature centers, gardens and other landmarks represent irreplaceable natural treasures. Fees are waived Saturday the 29^th of September 2012 for this one day event.

Visitors are encourages to use this opportunity to participate in special projects to enhance, clean and protect these sites.

This is a link to places that have special project where you can help improve one of your favorite park sites.  Stewardship of these treasures is the kind of effort that can help make people feel good about themselves and at the same time, make these places better to visit and enjoy.

For those who like photography, there are photo and video contests. Find more information here. 

Here is the proclamation by Washington’s Governor regarding this special event.