Lake Anna State Park’s
Junior Ranger Program for ages 5-12 - August 1-3, 2012
$3/day or $10/entire program
Junior Ranger programs offer a fun way for kids to learn about our park. Participants who attend all three days will receive a Junior Ranger patch and certificate during the graduation ceremony.
To REGISTER or learn more call the Lake Anna State Park Visitor Center
Wednesday August 1
Water Ecosystems
9:00a-9:50a: Introduction and Warm-Up Activity
10:00a-10:50a: A Fish Tale
1. Comparing/Contrasting Fish
A. saltwater and freshwater fish
B. freshwater fish families: Sunfish, Perch, Catfish
2. Fishing 101
11:00a-12:00p: Water, Water Everywhere!
1. Water Testing
2. Collecting/Observing Aquatic Life
Thursday August 2
Land Ecosystems
9:00a-9:50a: A Forest Grows
1. Types of Seeds
2. Nature Hike/Collecting Seeds
10:00a-10:50a: Birds of a Feather
1. Comparing/Contrasting Birds
2. Owl Pellets
11:00a-12:00p: Walk With a Naturalist
Explore around the pond for birds, frogs, fish, insects, plants.
Friday August 3
History/Culture, Graduation
9:00a-9:20a: Powhatan Games
9:30a-9:50a: Colonial Games
10:00a-10:50a: Gold Panning
11:00a-12:00p: Graduation Ceremony and Wrap-Up
I can't think of a better place to spend summer days than at Lake Anna's State Park. What a wonderful way to discover more about the environment we are lucky enough to enjoy. Perhaps you have children or grandchildren that would benefit from a program like this. Why not encourage them to learn more about the wonders of nature. How great if they share what they learn with you.
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