The public can celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday and Sunday by getting outside and participating in their favorite outdoor activities at one of the many Indiana Department of Natural Resources destinations.

Saturday is National Public Lands Day, and many state properties are hosting volunteer events.

On Sunday, state parks, forests and recreation areas will offer free admission where entrance fees are normally charged, and there is never a fee to visit a state fish and wildlife area.

Events include hikes, pioneer activities, crafts, live bird shows and more.

For a list of programs and volunteer events, visit calendar.dnr.in.gov.

People also can help convey the diversity of uses and the beauty of Indiana DNR’s public lands during this weekend by sharing their favorite photos of Indiana’s state parks, reservoirs, fish and wildlife areas, nature preserves and state forests on social media.

Post your images on social media using the hashtag #NPLDIN or tag @INDNR, @INdnrstateparksandreservoirs, @INfishandwildlife or @INdnrforestry on Facebook, @INdnrnews on Twitter or @Indianadnr on Instagram.

Hoosiers also can win prizes by visiting public lands throughout the year through the Nature Passport program. Information is at visitindiana.com/explore.

For information on National Public Lands Day, visit neefusa.org/npld.