Dear Friend of the National Parks,

In a few days, park lovers across the nation will celebrate National Public Lands Day. For people like you and me, it's a chance to give back to the places we love, helping make parks and public lands better for everyone.

This year, NPCA has some special online actions so park lovers can do exactly that: Help make the parks better. In the days leading up to National Public Lands Day, you can volunteer your expertise, your knowledge and your stories to help national parks. This week, you'll be able to:

- Weigh in on the issues that will motivate new park volunteers
- Share stories that will inspire others to care for our parks
- Shape a set of Insider Guides that will help others fall in love with parks
- Make sure you're registered to vote in the upcoming elections

Go to npca.org/npld to share your expertise and experience. Check back throughout the week as we add more ways for you to join this special weeklong event! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more ways to participate.

National Public Lands Day was started by the National Environmental Education Foundation, and this year they're organizing a series of virtual events to mark the day. You can check them out and sign up at neefusa.org/npld.

National Public Lands Day is a chance to show that park lovers are a community -- people of all different backgrounds united in our passion for the history, culture, and nature found in our national parks. I hope you'll all join me in a week of celebrating the spirit that brings us all together.

Thank you for everything you do for our parks.

Sincerely,



Theresa Pierno
President & CEO