Ø Where and when is the National Public Lands Day being held?

“Where” is all over the country, but the Phoenix event details follow:

Saturday, September 24
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS 2005 OUTDOOR RECREATION/DEDICATION OF NORTH MOUNTAIN VISITOR CENTER-- Free family fun at the newly built North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 North 7th St. The festival will offer participants the chance to see live raptors and other critters up close; take a guided hike; scale an outdoor rock climbing wall; enjoy dozens of informational displays and demonstrations; attend outdoor awareness workshops; buy custom maps and much more. Many of the displays and activities are geared toward children, making the event a perfect family outing. Over 50 public land & outdoor agencies. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volunteer trail project 7-9 a.m. Additional parking is available across the street at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs and the Western Saddle Company. Shuttles will be available for those needing assistance. To register for the trail project or for more information call (602) 495-5458 e-mail natural.resources.pks@phoenix.gov.

If you’re looking for other locations visit http://www.npld.com/.