(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites you to celebrate National Public Lands Day weekend on September 27 and 28 with events happening across the state.
National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, is the nation’s largest single day of volunteerism on public lands.
Participants can collect trash at a nearby DNR property for a rewarding way to help protect wildlife and promote healthy natural resources.
See dnr.IN.gov/places-to-go/events or on.IN.gov/dnrvolunteer for listings of programs.
September 27 is also National Hunting and Fishing Day and the last Free Fishing Day of the year.
Indiana residents can celebrate with DNR and fish public waters with or without a license. DNR has resources for new and advanced anglers in its Fishing Guide (on.IN.gov/fishingguide) and an interactive map at on.IN.gov/where2fish to help locate sites.
For hunters, squirrel, dove, and youth deer seasons are open and are great options for connecting with the outdoors.
DNR’s Hunting & Trapping Guide, available at on.IN.gov/huntingguide, has a full list of open seasons and helpful resources no matter your experience level.
On Sunday, September 28, there will be free admission to all DNR properties that normally charge a gate fee.
The agency says this is a great time to explore a DNR property you haven’t visited before to do things such as boating, hiking, biking, or viewing wildlife.
Visit on.IN.gov/recfinder to plan your trip.
DNR says the entire weekend serves as a reminder that public lands are places for outdoor recreation, conservation, and making memories.
Information on how to become a DNR volunteer can be found at on.IN.gov/dnrvolunteer.
