Public land event planned at Oologah Lake
Sep. 22—The Tulsa District of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers recently announced a first -of-it's-kind event for Rogers County.
"Oologah Lake staff will host their first ever National Public Lands Day Event at the Verdigris River Park on Oologah Lake, Saturday Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m.," they shared. "This event, lead by Oologah Lake park rangers, will include a site clean-up around the river, parking lots, wood lines and other nearby recreation areas."
As an added bonus, free day-use coupons as well as water safety items will be distributed to volunteers who participate in the clean-up effort. And a volunteer appreciation lunch will be held at Verdigris River group shelter with hotdogs and drinks for all.
To pre-register or for more information, please call the Oologah Lake office at 918-443-2250 during normal business hours.
This event is open to all ages, so bring the entire family and join our rangers at the parking lot for Verdigris River Park Saturday at 9 a.m.
National Public Lands Day is a nationally recognized day of volunteerism. According to the National Park Service the tradition began in 1994 and is recognized every year on fourth Saturday in September.
"National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort," according to the park service. "It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits.
