We have always had the boys participate - as time allows - in the junior ranger programs available at many national and state parks. What a great way to learn about a particular park's history and the endemic wildlife! They have earned their junior ranger patches at the Pinnacles National Monument, learning about condors, bats, and talus caves; they became Little Cubs at Yosemite National Park, learning about the Miwoks' culture; and this summer, they completed the Lassen National Park Green Junior Ranger during our overnight stay at Manzanita Lake.The programs vary in difficulty and time requirements to complete the activities, but are always age appropriate.
To become Green Junior Rangers, the boys had to draw a poster that encouraged and educated people about being environmentally conscious. Riley's instructed people to "Be Green. Hug a Tree." Love it! And they had to make a list of how our family is green. That wasn't too tough. The ranger was surprised at how much the boys knew about composting and recycling.
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