Lake Kaweah seeks volunteers for National Public Lands Day

Published Sept. 13, 2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Lake Kaweah, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park, is hosting National Public Lands Day on Sept. 22, providing free entry to day-use areas for all participating volunteers.

 This year’s event begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 2:30 p.m., with volunteers participating in a variety of projects such as trail maintenance, shoreline clean-up, litter removal and campground beautification. Volunteers must wear appropriate work attire, including closed-toed shoes or boots, long pants and shirts that help shield from the elements. Tools will be provided, volunteers are encouraged to bring properly fitted work gloves. 

Volunteers participating in our Corps of Engineers Sacramento District National Public Lands Day events will receive a coupon for a free day-use pass valid for one year at any federal park! 

         Date and Time: Saturday, September 22, 2018 – 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

         Site: Check-in at Horse Creek Campground, Lake Kaweah, Lake Kaweah, Lemon Cove, CA 93244

         For more information: Matt Murphy, 559-597-2005

         Email: Matt.Murphy@usace.army.mil

         Website: http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Locations/Sacramento-District-Parks/Lake-Kaweah/ 

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. To find more information on National Public Lands Day events near you, visit https://www.neefusa.org/public-lands-day



Contact
J. Paul Bruton
916-557-5166
paul.j.bruton@usace.army.mil

Release no. 18-023