2024 News

National Public Lands Day is Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. This year’s National Public Lands Day offers an excellent opportunity to volunteer with the National Park Service at Gettysburg. The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to partner with its National Park Service partner to offer pre-registration for volunteers to help Gettysburg National Military Park with a clearing project on the battlefield Sept. 28, 2024, from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation are looking for 50 volunteers to participate in helping to clear woody vegetation, saw cut and haul the cut debris in the area known as the Slaughter Pen near the foot of Big Round Top. No chain saws or gas/electric operated devices will be used by volunteers.

The following details pertain to participating in the National Public Lands Day at Gettysburg:

• All tools, gloves and equipment will be provided by the National Park Service.
• Pre-registered volunteers should park along Warren Ave.
• The terrain is rocky and uneven. Volunteers should wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and long-sleeved shirts are recommended.
• This project is recommended for adults and youth ages 10 and older.
• All volunteers will be required to complete and sign a National Park Service VIP form on-site prior to beginning work.

Organized annually and led by the National Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service and other federal agencies, National Public Lands Day is recognized on the fourth Saturday of September. Since 1994, hundreds of thousands of volunteers have helped to restore and preserve public lands during this annual event. The day provides environmental enthusiasts an opportunity to volunteer and show appreciation for public land, including national parks. This clean-up event brings people together for a common goal, stewarding America’s natural resources for future generations. This annual day also offers the chance to connect with new communities, create relationships among those working together toward a common goal and to use America’s public lands for education, recreation and overall health. This year’s public lands day theme is Together for Tomorrow.

Registration to volunteer for the National Public Lands Day project at Gettysburg is available online and required in advance at no cost. Reserve your spot today to show your appreciation and participate in this project on the Gettysburg battlefield.