Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Junior Ranger Summer Camp 2014

Date: June 24, 2014
Contact: Patricia Butts, 334-727-6390

White Hall, AL – The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail will host a Junior Ranger Summer Camp on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Lowndes Interpretive Center. Children, ages 5-12 years, are invited to attend. The experience will focus on Wildlife Awareness in Alabama. Youth will interact and learn about the animals from the Montgomery Zoo, especially those that live in the Black Belt region. Youth will have the opportunity to ask questions about the animals, nature and environmental conservation. Photos with the Montgomery Zoo mascot “Zoobeedoo” will be offered.
 
Participants should arrive at the Lowndes Interpretive Center by 9:45 a.m. Parents are encouraged to be present for the entire session and participate in the activities. Youth will earn a Junior Ranger Badge and (4) Civil War to Civil Rights Trading Cards.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact Park Ranger Anthony Bates at [phone] or visit www.nps.gov/semo. 

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Directions to the Site:

Selma to Montgomery NHS- Lowndes Interpretive Center

From Montgomery, AL – Follow U.S. Hwy. 80 West 25 miles to White Hall, AL. The Lowndes Interpretive Center is located at 7002 U.S. Hwy. 80 West, in White Hall, AL.

From Birmingham, AL – Follow I-65 South to Montgomery, AL. Turn off at exit 167 to U.S. Hwy. 80 West and travel 25 miles to White Hall, AL. The Lowndes Interpretive Center is located at 7002 U.S. Hwy. 80 W., in White Hall, AL.

From Atlanta, GA – Follow I-85 South to Montgomery. Merge onto I-65 S. to exit onto U.S. Hwy. 80 West and travel 25 miles to White Hall, AL. The Lowndes Interpretive Center is located at 7002 U.S. Hwy. 80 West, in White Hall, AL.