Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day

Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day

Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day is dedicated to cleaning Federal lands such as parks and waterways. It is observed on the first Saturday after Labor Day. Federal land managers are encouraged to host events and activities for the public to participate in that facilitate a cleaner environment. The day was named after Carl Garner, who organized public cleanings of Greers Ferry Lake in the 1980s.