Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) will host a National Public Lands Day volunteer event at Fort Owen State Park, 99 Fort Owen Ranch Road, Stevensville on Saturday, September 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Your help is needed to protect and preserve one of Montana’s important historic places. Celebrate this National Public Lands Day by staining, painting and cleaning Fort Owen State Park. Volunteers will get hands-on experience preserving historic structures on public lands and learn how much effort it takes to maintain our history. This event starts at 9 a.m. and will include a short orientation. Volunteer spots are limited so register now by contacting Montana State Parks AmeriCorps member, Jillian Leblow, at JillianLeblow@mt.gov. Wear clothing appropriate for staining and painting. Gloves, tools and refreshments will be provided. Parking is available along the private property entrance road for this event only. This event is a partnership between Montana State Parks and Friends of Fort Owen. For more information contact Jillian Leblow at (406) 542-5500 or JillianLeblow@mt.gov.