News Release

Fort Scott National Historic Site to Host National Public Lands Day Event Sept. 27

Removing invasive plants from the restored tallgrass prairie.

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News Release Date: September 22, 2025

Contact: Carl Brenner, 620-223-0310

Tens of thousands of volunteers across the country will join in trail maintenance, planting projects, trash pick-up, and other activities aimed at restoring and caring for public lands to celebrate the 30th Annual National Public Lands Day, September 27.

On the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands, Fort Scott National Historic Site plans to remove invasive and exotic woody plants from the tallgrass prairie starting at 9:00 a.m. The first 50 volunteers will get a free one-day entry pass to federal public lands, valid for up to one year after the event. Tools, gloves, and other equipment will be provided by the park; volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and layered clothing. Sunscreen and insect spray are also encouraged. Kids under the age of 12 must stay with their parents, and pets are not allowed on the project. Entry is free to all National Parks on Public Lands Day, September 27th, 2025.

National Public Lands Day promotes shared stewardship of public lands through a variety of programs, activities, and volunteer work projects. In the last 10 years, NPLD has had more than 1,000,000 volunteers and generated more than $133 Million in volunteer service.