National Public Lands Day, one of the nation’s largest single-day volunteer efforts, falls on Saturday, Sept. 26. Mark the occasion by rolling up your sleeves at parks and public spaces around Nashville.

Radnor Lake State Park | Friday, Sept. 18 | 2-5 p.m. | Participate in trail recovery efforts from January’s ice storm.

Long Hunter State Park | Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Help clear debris washing up along the park’s shoreline.

Bledsoe Creek State Park | Saturday, Sept. 19 | 1-3 p.m. | Choose from picking up litter along trails, removing invasive plants, or helping in the Visitor Center.

Richland Creek Greenway | Thursday, Sept. 24 | 9-11 a.m. | Join Harpeth Conservancy and TVA to remove invasive plants along the greenway and help restore streamside habitats.

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 9-11 a.m. | Pick up litter around the park, then pop over to the Nashville Farmers Market for some post-volunteering shopping.

Shelby Avenue Arboretum | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Help Nashville Tree Conservation Corps mulch trees and haul away brush.

Note: These events are free, just make sure to register in advance and bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray if desired.