Park Day Volunteer Opportunity
Park Day @ Murfreesboro's Park Day, Stones River National Battlefield
Upcoming Event
Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 8:30 AM CDT
3501 Old Nashville Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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Meeting place
We will join thousands of volunteers across the nation in celebrating the 30th year of the American Battlefield Trust's (ABT) Park Day by working to preserve and improve our public lands. Check-in will take place at the Old Fort Park picnic pavilion near the tennis courts beginning at 8:30 AM. Volunteers will park in the lot near the baseball field.
Planned Activities
We need volunteers to help us care for our community's public lands!
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Stones River National Battlefield and our partners want to celebrate National Park Week by bringing the residents of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County together for a morning dedicated to properly managing the lands and waterways that are a critical part of life in in our community.
We will be working at Fortress Rosecrans, Old Fort Park and the Lytle Creek Greenway. Our focus will be on removing invasive plants and trash from these areas.
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Stones River National Battlefield and our partners want to celebrate National Park Week by bringing the residents of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County together for a morning dedicated to properly managing the lands and waterways that are a critical part of life in in our community.
We will be working at Fortress Rosecrans, Old Fort Park and the Lytle Creek Greenway. Our focus will be on removing invasive plants and trash from these areas.
Should I bring any tools or supplies?
Volunteers under 14 years old may not participate in invasive plant removal. Volunteers should bring work gloves and wear long sleeved shirts, work pants, and closed toe shoes. Volunteers should also bring a water bottle.
Please note
Volunteers may also log their hours and participate in the America Gives campaign to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday though service.
Accessibility considerations
Does the site have accessible parking?
Yes
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