A Junior Ranger is someone who works with National Park Service rangers to learn about natural and cultural resources in the park. Kids in grades 3-6 can become official Junior Rangers by participating in three of the George Washington Memorial Parkway's Junior Ranger Programs, volunteering to do a service project, and completing a nature journal.
The programs are free, although reservations are required. There is a limit of 15 children/session. The sessions are on Saturdays (with several repeating on Wednesdays during the summer), begin at 10:00 a.m. and will last between 2-3 hours.
This year's programs include collecting stream critters for study, learning how to use a map and compass, learning about pollution in the Potomac River, figuring out clues to "escape" from a prisoner-of-war camp, and many other fun and educational opportunities.
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