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Meet the Volunteers Who Help Keep America’s Public Lands Running

by Stephanie Pearson | July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an eight-year-old who does the weeding to a rear admiral who keeps people—and animals—safe.

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