Join us for National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, held each year on the fourth Saturday in September. We’ll share information with guests about Odiorne Point State Park, the biodiversity and habitats, plus how to responsibly recreate in our Park and beyond. SSC’s naturalists will hold an iNaturalist walk during the day, and there will be information and activities.You can find more information here.
NPLD Schedule:
10:30 am: iNaturalist Walk-Join SSC’s naturalists and stroll through Odiorne Point State Park, where you’ll be a community scientist in NPLD’s BioBlitz. Learn about iNaturalist, the online app for sharing nature observations, identifying species, and contributing to science and conservation data.
11:30 am: Sustainable Recreation-With more and more people enjoying our natural spaces, the importance of practicing responsible recreation has never been more vital. Dive into this program to uncover the secrets of responsible recreation, using time spent in Odiorne Point State Park as a prime example.
12:30 pm: Habitat Restoration-Habitat restoration in Odiorne Point State Park isn’t just about conservation—it’s about the Park’s wild wonders for future generations to enjoy. Discover the cool projects underway and learn how visitors like you can be heroes of this unique landscape.
