Abiquiu Lake’s National Public Lands Day volunteer event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024

USACE-Albuquerque District public affairs

ABIQUIU, N.M. – USACE-Albuquerque District staff at Abiquiu Lake will host a National Public Lands Day event where the public can volunteer to help improve their public lands, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Group Shelter 3, by the boat ramp. No pre-registration is necessary. The Cerrito Boat Ramp at Abiquiu Lake is located at the east side of the dam, 2 miles west of the Hwy 84 and Hwy 96 junction. All are welcome to participate!

Volunteers will be able to participate in a variety of projects including shoreline trash pick-up, building Juniper Titmouse birdhouses, and a plant ID card project for the pollinator garden with younger volunteers.

All volunteers are suggested to dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and be sure to bring water, sunscreen, and hats to protect from the sun. Volunteers will also earn a free night of camping.

For more information, or details on how you or your organization can participate, go to: https://www.neefusa.org/npld/abiquiu-lake/national-public-lands-day-0 or call the Abiquiu Lake Project Office at 505-685-4371.

Why volunteer on National Public Lands Day? Every day of enjoyment that you get recreating in the great outdoors – in activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, bird watching, and sightseeing – chances are you’re most likely using public lands to do so. Lands that belong to you! National Public Lands Day is a special day set aside where you can give back and show your appreciation for public lands. It is also a day to take pride in the ownership of our precious lands and join in a nationwide effort to improve them for future use. So, lend a hand and play a part in the stewardship of your natural and recreational resources!
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For more information about Abiquiu recreation please visit https://www.spa.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Abiquiu-Lake/ .
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