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Hey Kids!!!!!
Join a Park Ranger this summer to learn all sorts of fun stuff about water critters, trees, animals, and fish just to name a few.
Programs will be offered from June 12th to August 16th. The same program will be offered twice a week every Tuesday at 11:00 am and Thursday at 2:00 pm. See below for program schedule and descriptions.
June 19, 21: “Owl Pellets” - Join a Park Ranger to examine owl pellets and reconstruct prey skeletons. Owl pellets are clean of flesh, odorless and can be handled easily by all age groups.
June 26 & June 28: “What’s in the Water?” - How many different kinds of critters live in the river?? Join a Park Ranger in the stream to turn over some rocks and learn more about what you might find there. Come prepared to get wet!! Meet at the Visitor Center.
July 3, 5: “Tracks” - Join a Park Ranger to learn about common animal tracks and their makers. We’ll look for signs of animals outside, and then make our own tracks to take home. This program will include indoor and outdoor activities. Meet at the Visitor Center.
July 10, 12: “The 10 Essentials” - What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to learn about the “10 Essentials”.
July 17, 19: “Animal Architects” - Nests, hives, galls and webs: Come and learn about the builders of these natural creations and many more. Meet at the Visitor Center.
July 24, 26: “Predator/Prey Games” - A variety of outdoor recreational activities that demonstrate predator prey relationships, habitats and habitat needs. These activities are high energy and fast paced.
July 31, August 2: “Where Am I? How to Use a Map and Compass” - Join a Park Ranger to learn the fundamentals of map reading, identification of land features, and compass use. Bring a compass if you have it, and meet at the Visitor Center
August 7, 9: “Skulls and Skins” - Join a Park Ranger and learn about some of South Mountains animals and their adaptations. Please meet at the Visitor Center.
August 14, 16: “Crafts Gone Batty” - Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center to learn some Bat facts, make some batty crafts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
Contact the park office for more information at 828-433-4772.
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