A major singular effort, normally an annual or semi-annual event, on the part of NTMN members to improve, restore, preserve, create areas that have a nature-related focal point and/or educational component such as wildscapes, native plant gardens, trails, ponds, parks, etc.

Volunteers plan, organize and carry out activities in accordance with community needs and wishes. Activities are selected in order to provide service and education to the community as well as enhance the natural environment.