Along the Pope Canyon Trail, courtesy Tuleyome

Saturday, September 29, 2012, an estimated 170,000 people, including many in California, participated in the 18^th annual National Public Lands Day. Since 1994, non-profits from across the country, as well as eight federal agencies, and state, regional and local governments have participated in the annual day of caring for public lands, making it the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands.

“We’re thrilled that so many people are getting excited about improving and maintaining public lands,” said Sara Husby-Good, Executive Director and Campaign Coordinator of Tuleyome a non-profit located in Woodland and Napa, CA. Tuleyome is working with the Sierra Club and others to permanently protect 321,000 acres of public lands in the Berryessa Snow Mountain region. Husby adds, “This is a beautiful place that is loved and utilized by so many people. We want these special lands to be protected for many future generations to enjoy.”

The purpose of National Public Lands Day is to educate America about the need for shared stewardship of these valued, irreplaceable lands; build partnerships between the public sector and the local community based upon mutual interests in the enhancement and restoration of ...

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