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Shenandoah National Park
National Junior Ranger Day
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“EXPLORE, LEARN, PROTECT”
Shenandoah National Park Sponsors Junior Ranger Day - April 25, 2009
Have you ever put your hand into a bear’s footprint? Have you ever been so close to an owl that you could look it in the eye? Have you ever talked to a wildland firefighter? Here’s your chance!
Shenandoah National Park has special activities planned for National Junior Ranger Day. The program is designed to help children and families connect with parks in ways that engage them with the theme, “Explore, Learn, Protect: Be a Junior Ranger.”
Most of the programs are open to visitors of all ages. Special “Junior Ranger Day” buttons and certificates will be available.
In addition to the special activities, the park will offer its regular schedule of ranger-led programs. You can find more information about each program by clicking on the links below. Activities meet at Byrd Visitor Center, Milepost 51 on Skyline Drive, unless otherwise noted. There is no charge for the programs, and there’s no need to register.
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Shenandoah National Park
National Junior Ranger Day Program Schedule
April 25, 2009
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Location
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8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Byrd Visitor Center open:
Exhibits and information.
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Milepost 51
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9:00 – 9:20 a.m.
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Kids Corner
Ages 2-6. Discover what it’s like to have a bug’s life! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Byrd Visitor Center Auditorium
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9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Touch Table
Get a feel for nature’s diversity.
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Byrd Visitor Center
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Birds of Prey Program
Here’s your chance to meet live raptors, face to beak!
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Meet at Big Meadows Amphitheater
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10:00 a.m. - noon
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Stony Man Hike
Hike up to a rocky viewpoint on Shenandoah’s second-highest peak.
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Meet at Stony Man Trailhead (mile 41.7)
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11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
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Bells and Whistles!
Meet a law enforcement park ranger.
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Byrd Visitor Center
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Discovery Hike
Be amazed at what you can find in an hour’s time.
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Meet at Byrd Visitor Center
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1:00 - 1:25 p.m.
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Wild About Bears
Learn about the lifestyle of Shenandoah’s largest mammal.
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Byrd Visitor Center
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1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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More Bells and Whistles!
Check out our fire truck!
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ByrdVisitorCenter
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2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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Junior Ranger Program
Ages 7-12. Explore nature through fun, hands-on activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Meet at Byrd Visitor Center
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2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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Historic Massanutten Lodge
Tour the carefully restored 1911 bungalow of Addie Pollock.
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Meet at Skyland Conference Hall (mile 41.7)
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7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
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Picture Shenandoah
Join a ranger for a fascinating look at Shenandoah National Park.
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Byrd Visitor Center Auditorium
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National Junior Ranger Day (18 Photos)
National Junior Ranger Day is part of National Park Week. Special programs are often held at national parks around the country. Here are some images from National Junior Ranger Day at Shenandoah National Park.
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National Junior Ranger Day is part of National Park Week, April 18-26. Special programs are being held at national parks around the country. Check out what other parks are doing by going here.
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Did You Know?
Most of the Shenandoah National Park’s 200 bird species are heard rather than seen, due to the dense canopy of leaves.
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Last Updated: February 17, 2009 at 10:53 EST |
