National Public Lands Day at Riverlands
Schedule
Sat Sep 27 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, United States, Missouri 63386 | Alton, IL
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Save the Date for National Public Lands Day at Riverlands on September 27th! WHAT: Volunteers will join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project and Audubon Center at Riverlands celebrating ‘National Public Lands Day 2025’ through a group litter clean-up at Lincoln Shields Recreation Area OR self-guided litter clean-ups throughout the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
Volunteers will meet at the Audubon Center, for check in, then carpool to Lincoln Shields (3 minute drive). There will also be a trash contest for all clean-up participants. Did you find the biggest trash? The weirdest trash? The most mini bottles?
WHEN: 8:30AM - 11:30AM, Saturday, September 27th. Volunteer check-in begins 8:15AM.
WHERE: 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386. Volunteers will check-in at The Audubon Center
REGISTRATION: act.audubon.org/a/npld
WHAT TO WEAR:
• Dress for the weather
• Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and wet
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes or waterproof boots
• Hat & sunscreen
WHAT TO BRING: (Gloves and clean-up bags provided)
• A filled water bottle - we recommend reusable!
• Snacks
• Insect repellant
• Sturdy gloves, if you prefer your own.
• A trash grabber if you have one
CAUTION:
• Best suited for ages 15+
• Exposure to sharp objects, insects, and/or biohazards
• Clean-up site may require walking on uneven surfaces, mud, brush, etc.
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National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. The 2025 theme, "Our Home Outdoors" is a reminder that these lands are not just physical spaces—they are where we come together, feel rooted, and develop a sense of place.
Whether it’s your neighborhood park, a nearby state park, or one of our country’s iconic public lands, stewardship is our shared responsibility.
By joining us this National Public Lands Day 2025, you’ll help care for and protect the lands that keep us grounded, inspire us, and shape our sense of community. From picking up litter to planting trees, or restoring trails, your participation keeps these spaces welcoming, vibrant, and full of life.
Our home extends beyond our doors— on September 27, 2025, join us in celebrating and caring for the public lands we share.
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Where is it happening?
301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, United States, Missouri 63386, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386-1704, United States, AltonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
