This Saturday, Sept. 27, people all over the country will roll up their sleeves for National Public Lands Day. It’s the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event, and it’s dedicated to preserving shared green spaces.
Whether you’re a long-time Chattanoogan or new in town, volunteering is a great way to connect with nature and your community. Here are two opportunities to get involved on Saturday:
- Citizens Cemetery | 820 East 3rd St. | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Help clean up Chattanooga’s oldest cemetery by picking up litter, trimming vegetation, and restoring headstones. Gloves and tools will be provided. Volunteers can sign up online.
- Greenway Farms | 5051 Gann Store Rd. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pitch in to beautify the trails + help out with a grassland BioBlitz — a mini-expedition to identify local plants and wildlife.
Pro tips: Be sure to bring water and wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
