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Programs and Special Events
Summer programs are listed on the Calendar of Events Link:
> Calendar of Events 2008 pdf
> Junior Ranger Saturdays - Summer 2008
Effigy Mounds Offers Exciting Junior Ranger Activities
Every Saturday!
Effigy Mounds National Monument is proud to present the annual summer Junior Ranger Program. Events for children interested in the National Park Junior Ranger program will be scheduled each Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. throughout the summer. Each week the participants will be invited to learn something different about our natural world, American Indian culture, and the national park system.
The weekly programs will include:
July 5th Water Canaries (wetland exploration)
July 12th Trees
July 19th Natural Picture Frames
July 26th Music and American Indian Culture
August 2nd Basket Weaving
August 9th Scat, Tracks, and Native Animals
August 16th Beginning and Intermediate Scavenger Hunts
August 23rd Archeology Day (also pottery and ancient tools)
August 30th Nature Detective
The children will have an opportunity to earn National Park badges, patches, and certificates along with learning more about the world that surrounds them. Reservations are requested for “Natural Picture Frames” and “Basket Weaving” by calling 563-873-3491 one week prior to the program.
May - September
Guided Bird Walks
8:00 AM
Departing from the visitor center, one guided bird walk will be held each month beginning May10th International Migratory Bird Day, Other walks are scheduled to leave on June 14th, July 12th, August 23rd& September 27th .
Meet at the Visitor Center
Historical program listings from 2007/2008:
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