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Shenandoah National ParkA child learns about fire fighting at National Junior Ranger Day
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Shenandoah National Park
Special Events
 
A park volunteer and visitor reference a wildflower guide in Big Meadows during Wildflower Weekend.
NPS John F. Mitchell
 

2009 Dates

Special Event

Location

April 25

National Junior Ranger Day

Byrd Visitor Center

May 9-10

Wildflower Weekend

Parkwide

June 6

National Trails Day

Byrd Visitor Center

Summer

Resource Seminars

Byrd Visitor Center and Skyland

September 26

National Public Lands Day

Byrd Visitor Center
TBA Civlian Conservation Corps Reunion Big Meadows Lodge

October 17-18

Wilderness Weekend

Byrd Visitor Center


 
A ranger program is a unique opportunity to learn about Shenandoah National Park.
Ranger Programs
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A ranger and a child make discoveries around an old fallen log in the forest.
Resource Seminars
In-Depth Shenandoah Experiences
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The scarlet tanager has bright red feathers and black wings and tail during mating season. Its color changes to olive during the winter.  

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: September 16, 2009 at 14:09 EST