Virtual Jr. Ranger Program

Duration:

9 minutes, 40 seconds

Help Ranger Anna and the black bear and her cubs prepare for winter. There are big decisions to be made in the park when colder months are approaching!

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Duration:

20 minutes, 19 seconds

Ranger Jonathan gives a "splash" course on the importance of watersheds in Shenandoah National Park. Credits: Shenandoah National Park Association

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Duration:

21 minutes, 8 seconds

Detritivores, decomposers, and scavengers--oh my! Ranger Karl teaches us about some of natures most important characters: its recyclers.

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Duration:

2 minutes, 46 seconds

A short animated video about fireflies.

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Duration:

11 minutes, 32 seconds

Rangers need different hats to do their many jobs. Ranger Lavender shares the meaning and functions of each one.

 

Duration:

11 minutes, 57 seconds

What is it about opossums that are so creepy? They really aren't! Ranger Kaitlyn debunks some of the common myths about the toothy-smiled creature.

 

Duration:

13 minutes, 51 seconds

Ranger Margo is the Snow White of Shenandoah's wilderness! Walk through the different winter adaptations and behaviors of our Park's animals.

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Duration:

13 minutes, 59 seconds

Amazing animal alert: The Shenandoah Salamander! In this Virtual Junior Ranger Program, join Ranger Margo as she explores the Shenandoah Salamander - a rare amphibian that only lives in our national park. Why it is so important, and why does it need our protection in this changing world?

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Duration:

11 minutes, 3 seconds

Maybe you don't want to hug these critters, but they definitely can't hug you.

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Duration:

25 minutes, 5 seconds

Ranger Elsie demonstrates a fun and tasty way to learn all about the rock formations found in Shenandoah National Park! After you've followed along, it's totally okay to eat your rock project!

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Duration:

20 minutes, 34 seconds

Would you prefer to be a diurnal animal or a nocturnal animal? Don't know what that means? That's okay! Ranger Miranda and Ranger Elsie are gathered around the campfire to talk about what happens at night in Shenandoah.

 

Duration:

17 minutes, 20 seconds

Calling one, calling all Junior Rangers! Join Ranger Elsie for a virtual Junior Ranger program to learn about the National Park Service Arrowhead and the amazing things you can find in Shenandoah National Park.