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| State / Park |
Event |
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| Montana |
| Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site |
Junior Ranger Day - Hands-on children's activities, scavenger hunt. |
April 25 |
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Glacier National Park
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Earth Day event at Flathead Valley Community College; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
April 22 |
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Clean Up the Flathead/Junior Ranger Day - Region-wide Earth Day event. Glacier staff will host a booth with Junior Ranger materials, Leave No Trace challenges and coloring books about what children can do to help protect National Parks. Starts at 11 a.m. |
April 25 |
| Nebraska |
| Agate Fossil Beds National Monument |
Junior Ranger Day - "Ranger Fashion Show" features various jobs within the National Park Service, presented in partnership with the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff; 10:30 a.m. |
April 30 |
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| Homestead National Monument of America |
March for Parks/Monuments Environmental Expo/Junior Ranger Day - Recycling Racoons, water quality sampling demonstrations, trail hikes with games and more for Junior Rangers; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
April 25 |
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| Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail |
Earth Day/Junior Ranger Day- Omaha event to promote stewardship of the earth, climate differences between present day and the time of Lewis and Clark, and the sustainable use of resources of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. |
April 18 |
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| Missouri National Recreational River |
Junior Ranger Day |
April 25 |
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| Niobrara National Scenic River |
Junior Ranger Day - Multiple hands-on resource based activities held in rotation, for 6 classes of students from the Valentine Area Elementary School; 10:30 a.m. |
April 25 |
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| Scotts Bluff National Monument |
National Park Week |
April 17-26 |
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Monumental Clean Up - Volunteers encouraged to join an early Earth Day celebration; 9 a.m.-noon, register at the Visitor Center. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes, gloves available; age 12 and older. Cosponsored by the Keep Scottsbluff-Gering Beautiful Committee. |
April 17 |
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Scotts Bluff: An Artist’s Perception - Regional artists from the North Platte Valley Artist Guild display their work at the Visitor Center. Artists’ reception sponsored by the Oregon Trail Museum Association; 2-4 p.m. on April 19. |
April 19 - May 10 |
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Spring Up the Bluff Relay - Six-person relay teams (running and walking divisions) race six short intervals to the top of the bluff via the Summit Road; 4:30 p.m. Entry forms available on-line under the calendar of events link or at the Visitor Center. |
April 26 |
| Nevada |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area |
Junior Ranger Day - learn about park-related topics such as recycling, insects, mammals, water safety, flintknapping, prescribed fire, etc. Starts at 10 a.m. |
April 25 |
| New Jersey |
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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Junior Ranger Day/National Park Week Open House - Rangers, volunteers and park partners host exhibits, demonstrations, programs and activities; 11 a.m. |
April 25 |
| Edison National Historic Site |
Spread the Word - Create a postcard of your visit to Glenmont, following a tour just for kids; noon.
Glenmont Splash - A splash of red, a splash of green, paint your drawing of Glenmont; 2:30 p.m. |
April 25 |
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| Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit |
COA Spring Beach Sweep - Beach clean-up from Raritan Bay through Sandy Hook to Cape May Point. This volunteer event is free and open to the public; 9 a.m. Groups of 10 or more asked to pre-register online at www.cleanoceanaction.org or call 732-872-0111. |
April 25 |
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| Morristown National Historical Park |
Naturalization Ceremony - Washington`s Headquarters Museum; 1 p.m. 973-539-2016 ext. 210. |
April 24 |
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A Revolutionary Weekend - Several events at historic sites in the Greater Morristown vicinity within the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area. For information call
973-539-2016 ext. 232. |
April 24-26 |
| New Mexico |
El Malpais National Monument
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Public Safety Fair - Discover how to explore and stay safe in your National Parks; a multi-agency, community event. |
April 25 |
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El Morro National Monument
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Junior Ranger Discovery activities. |
April 25 |
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Petroglyph National Monument
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Hike the Volcanoes - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
April 19 |
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Junior Ranger Day - Events from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
MORNING PROGRAMS: Boca Negra trails hike, 9 a.m.; wolf sanctuary program, 10 a.m.; shell jewelry making with Ron Fields, 11 a.m. at the Visitor Center.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS: Walter Waterdrop program on water usage with hands-on aquifer activity, noon at the Visitor Center; wolf sanctuary program, 1 p.m.; Visitor Center desert garden walk with plant drawing activity, 2 p.m.; Ancestral Puebloan tools trunk program with Ron Fields atlatl demonstration, 3 p.m. at the Visitor Center. |
April 25 |
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| Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument |
Centennial Celebration - Students from area schools are invited to participate in scheduled activities at Gran Quivira, Abo and Quarai. |
May 11 |
| New York |
Castle Clinton National Monument
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National Park Week - Daily Ranger talks offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., “The History of the National Park Service” and “What is a National Park Service Ranger? Debuts of a new Junior Ranger booklet and an online Junior Ranger program. |
April 19-26 |
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Junior Ranger Day - Programs thoughout the day. |
April 25 |
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| Federal Hall National Memorial |
National Park Week - Daily Ranger talks offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., “The History of the National Park Service” and “What is a National Park Service Ranger?” respectively. Films on Federal Hall and the National Parks of New York Harbor shown in the Gateway to America Visitors Center. Children invited to take part in the Junior Ranger program. |
April
20-24 |
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Fire Island National Seashore
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March For Parks Event - Historic Area Lighthouse Trek; 8 a.m. Reservations required: 631-661-4876. |
April 18 |
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Discovering Fire Island Wilderness Guided Hike; 9 a.m. For information call 631-281-3010. |
April 19 |
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Junior Ranger Day activities and workshops; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call 631-687-4765 or 631-661-4876. |
April 25 |
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In Honor of Trees walking tour of the William Floyd Estate; 10 a.m. For directions call 631-399-2030. |
April 26 |
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| Fort Stanwix National Monument |
Third Annual Founder's Day/Junior Ranger Day -
Activities include how to plan an adventure anywhere and how to plan your own park. |
Aug. 25 |
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Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay Unit
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Open Country Birds - Seek out meadowlarks, northern harriers and other birds with naturalist Ron Bourque and listen for tree frogs too, Floyd Bennett Field,
Main Entrance Ranger Station; 9 a.m-noon. Participants carpool to sites on the field. Bring binoculars. Reservations required: 718-318-4340. |
April 18 |
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Fort Tilden Walking Tour - Learn about the history of Fort Tilden, the Coastal Artillery Command and other sites that have a coastal defense story. Starts at Building 1; 1-3 p.m. Reservations required: 718-318-4340. |
April 18 |
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Together Green Volunteer Day at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge - Celebrate National Park Week and National Volunteer Week by helping remove invasive, non-native plants from the park. In partnership with NYC Audubon and Together Green; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations required: 718-318-4340. |
April 19 |
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Operation Beach Sweep at Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse - Assist park staff with beach cleanup at Breezy Point Tip. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves; 9-11 a.m. Reservations required: 718-318-4300. |
April 22 |
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Earth Day Beach Cleanup at North Channel Bridge - Help spruce up the shoreline of this busy Jamaica Bay site; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Groups welcome. Reservations required: 718-318-4340.
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April 22 |
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NYC Audubon
Spring Migration Walk - Learn about the mysteries of migration while observing warblers and other spring migrants with naturalist Don Riepe; 10 a.m.–noon. Bring binoculars. Reservations required: 718-318-4300. |
April 25 |
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Graffiti: Going, Going, Gone! - Volunteer during National Volunteer Week to help remove graffiti at Jacob Riis Park and Fort Tilden; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations required: 718-318-4300. |
April 25 |
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Junior Ranger Events at Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse - Calling children of all ages! Join a ranger and explore the unique nature and history of Jacob Riis Park; 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations required: 718-318-4300. |
April 25 |
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Low Tide at Dead Horse Bay - American Littoral Society naturalist Mickey Maxwell Cohen leads this discovery of little known woodlands, coastal thickets, and a treasure – laden beach; noon–2 p.m. Bring binoculars. Reservations required: 718-318-4300. |
April 25 |
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Planting with Sprouts at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge - Young sprouts (4 years and up), with their families, will wrap up the National Park Week celebration during this volunteer planting project and exploration of plant parts from roots to blooms; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations required: 718-318-4340. |
April 26 |
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| Gateway National Recreation Area, Staten Island Unit |
Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks - Discover the significan role Buffalo Soldiers served in protecting the National Parks; 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. at the Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center. Reservations required: 732-872-5970. |
April 18 |
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Earth Day/National Park Week After-School Programs - Children ages 8-11 can explore the National Park Service portable discovery station at the Richmondtown Library to learn about Earth Day and our National Parks; 4 p.m. |
April 22 |
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Earth Day Beach Cleanup -
Help clean the beach at Fort Wadsworth alongside members of the National Park Service, the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Please meet at the picnic area; 1 p.m. |
April 25
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Astronomy Night - The Amateur Astronomers Association will lead a tour of the evening sky at
Great Kills
Model Airplane Field; 6:45 p.m.
Telescopes will be available or you can bring your own. In the event of inclement weather the program will be cancelled. |
April 25 |
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“What Did Henry See?” Tour and Awards Ceremony - Join the Staten Island Museum, the National Park Service and students from across Staten Island for a 1 p.m. tour and public reading of student works chosen from the Staten Island Museum sponsored essay contest; Fort Wadsworth Overlook. Awards Ceremony; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Reservations required: 732-872-5970. |
April 26 |
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10 Tips to Taking Better Pictures - Join photographer Joel Heffner for a digital photography workshop. Pinhole cameras will be used to demonstrate how you can apply the basic principles of photography to your own camera. Bring your camera. Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center;
12:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Reservations required: 732-872-5970. |
April 26 |
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| General Grant National Memorial |
National Park Week - Debut of an expanded Junior Ranger booklet and launch of an online Junior Ranger program. |
April 18-26 |
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General Grant's Birthday - West Point Military Corps Cadet honor guard, guest speakers and cannon salute. |
April 27 |
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| Sagamore Hill National Historic Site |
Arbor Day Tree Planting - Check in at the Visitor Center for directions to the planting site; 11 a.m. Re-enactor James Foote, portraying Theodore Roosevelt will deliver one of the 26th president’s Arbor Day speeches. |
April 24 |
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Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site
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Climb the bell tower - Hike the wooden staircase in the bell tower of St. Paul’s Church leading to the historic, 250-year-old metal bell; 3 p.m., weather permitting. Children who make the climb and complete two other short activities will be sworn in as Junior Rangers and receive their Junior Ranger badge. |
April 24 |
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Statue of Liberty National Monument
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Junior Ranger Day - Family activities with hands-on activities about the Ellis Island Processing and Statue of Liberty symbols. |
April 25 |
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| Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site |
National Park Week – Launch of the site’s online Junior Ranger program. Ranger programs include discussion about Theodore Roosevelt and his role in expanding what would formally become the National Park System. |
April 21-25 |
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Junior Ranger Day - House tour, Junior Ranger program, historical music performance by the Deedle-Deedle-Dees in Auditorium; 11 a.m. |
April 24 |
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| Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River |
Zane Grey Festival - Geared towards families and fostering awareness of the resources of the Upper Delaware and the National Park Service. Children encouraged to participate in the scavanger hunt. |
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