A young man wearing a hard hat and gloves in a pine forest, holding up a peace sign.

Volunteer Brush Clearing (National Public Lands Day)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Special Event
  • Sep 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

Register

Register online at volunteer.gov using the button or link in description.

Volunteer with us on National Public Lands Day!

Big Thicket National Preserve needs help clearing brush and small trees out of pine savannah so that longleaf pines can grow!

Work to be performed includes:

  • Clearing brush and small thicketed areas
  • Use of handheld power tools
  • Use of manual saws and loppers
  • Pickup and removal of trash
  • Hiking to work area

All equipment will be provided, including hand saws, pruning loppers, hand-held power tools, gloves, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes. Long sleeves, pants, and personal water bottles are strongly recommended. Onsite training and park ranger supervision will be provided. 

As a thank you for volunteering, all participants will receive a free 1-day coupon for entry into a participating national park or federal public land within the calendar year.

Register here: volunteer.gov

Celebrated every year in September, National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort, as thousands of people across the U.S. volunteer and show their appreciation for America's public lands.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Big Thicket Visitor Center, 6102 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625

Latitude and Longitude 30.458335, -94.387404

Schedule

Date:

Sep 27, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Kevin Goodwin
409-951-6700
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Volunteer Event
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