Volunteer at Whitman Mission on National Public Lands Day

WALLA WALLA—Volunteers at Whitman Mission National Historic Site will join hundreds of thousands of people across the nation for National Public Lands Day,  the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 21, 2019, and will end at 12 p.m. Volunteers will receive a coupon redeemable for one fee free day at a federal public land site. Registration is encouraged to ensure space is available.

Volunteers work outside and should wear closed toe shoes, long pants, long sleeves, and bring a water bottle. Sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. at the picnic shelter.

Whitman Mission National Historic Site is located 8 miles west of Walla Walla, WA on Whitman Mission Road. In the winter, the Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sun.. Admission is free. For more information, contact Whitman Mission National Historic Site at 509-522-6360, or visitwww.nps.gov/whmi.

Those wishing to register prior to the event, email WHMI_interpretation@nps.gov or call (509)-522-2055.