Volunteers wanted for service at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

From Montana State Parks

People can connect to nature through service on National Public Lands Day at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m..

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park needs volunteer help to finish up trail work on the new North Trail system.

Volunteers will see a short program on Leave No Trace stewardship practices by AmeriCorps Member Stephane Fortin before volunteers head out to the trail to finish armoring several areas along the trail system.

Following the trail work, the park will host a free barbecue at the visitor center for all volunteers at 2 p.m. 

For more information and to register, people can call Stephane or Alice at 406-866-2217 by Sept. 25.

The National Environmental Education Foundation’s National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together on the fourth Saturday in September to assist with various projects designed to restore and enhance public parks, forests, waterways and more. From trail maintenance to tree planting — volunteers of all ages and abilities roll up their sleeves and work side-by-side to care for public lands.

The day also features a variety of hikes, bike rides, community festivals, paddling excursions, and other fun outdoor activities — all set on the backdrop of the country’s public lands and waterways.