Join the Junior Ranger and Earth Day Recycled Kite Party!

Date: April 13, 2015
Contact: Kelly Roman, 315-338-7730

Rome, NY – Are you looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Why not visit Fort Stanwix National Monument: Junior Ranger & Earth Day Kite Party (in conjunction with the Rome Clean & Green)! This special day of fun takes place on April 18^th from 10 –11:30 am and 1:30 –3 pm and will be both indoors and outside and children of all ages are welcome to participate!

During the program, you can make your own kite out of recycled material and then test fly it on the park grounds. You are also welcome to bring your own pre-made kite! You will also be able to take a trip down "Recycle Aisle," an interactive exhibit about the benefits of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Throughout the day, free Junior Ranger books will be provided to children and their families, allowing them to explore the park at their own pace. And all Junior Rangers earn an official Fort Stanwix Junior Ranger Badge!

The Junior Ranger & Earth Day Recycle Kite party is part of National Park Week2015, taking place from April 18 –26. Other National Park Week activities include: a National Park Treasure Discovery Series being presented at Jervis Public Library, the first ever #FindYourParkInstaMeet, and the 2^nd Annual Community Appreciation Day. Stop by and make Fort Stanwix National Monument your park!

Visit www.NationalParkWeek.org to learn more about how you can join parks, programs, and partners in celebrating National Park Week across the country. Or you can share your park stories with #FindYourPark on social media.

Fort Stanwix National Monument is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission to the park is free. For more information about upcoming events please call the park at [phone]. Please visit the park's web page atwww.nps.gov/fost, or follow us on Facebook, for additional information about the park and up-to-date news about park events.

About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 407 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.