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Although you may not see certain animals when you visit the park, you can tell who was here earlier from their tracks.  Come make some tracks yourself as we snowshoe a section of the trail. Must have at least 4 inches of snow. For ages 7-12 TIME: 1-3 PM Please be sure you mark this time on your calendar.  *Locations given upon registration. About Junior Ranger Explore your national park, learn about wildlife, and spend time with park rangers! Junior…

What is all around us, but something we can’t see? We’ll investigate things that fly and the amazing properties of air through hands-on exploration, play, and art. For ages 4-6. *Locations given upon registration. About Junior Ranger Explore your national park, learn about wildlife, and spend time with park rangers! Junior Ranger programs give children an opportunity to experience their park hands-on. Your child can become a Junior Ranger by participating in scheduled programs or completing Junior Ranger activities on their…

Join us for a weekend of fun! Junior Girl Scouts are invited to spend the weekend at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center to complete requirements for the Gardener and Animal Habitats badges. All programming, meals, and lodging are provided so troop leaders can relax and enjoy the activities with their scouts. Programming will focus on requirements for badges and experiences that emphasize activities taking place in the natural world. Click the registration button for pricing *If choosing the deposit option,…

Many creatures are active during the night and are using their five senses to find food.  On this night hike Junior Rangers will practice using their own animal senses and end the evening around a campfire for a story.  For ages 7-12. TIME: 6-8 PM Please be sure you mark this time on your calendar.  *Locations given upon registration. About Junior Ranger Explore your national park, learn about wildlife, and spend time with park rangers! Junior Ranger programs give children…

People through the generations have created items with their hands using the supplies found around them.  On this trip through the past Junior Rangers will explore some of these techniques and create a little bit of history to take home.   For ages 7-12. TIME: 9:30-11:30AM Please be sure you mark this time on your calendar.  *Locations given upon registration. About Junior Ranger Explore your national park, learn about wildlife, and spend time with park rangers! Junior Ranger programs give children…

What’s all the fuss about dirt?  Come make mud pies and search for the creatures that call the forest floor home.  Get your hands dirty as we uncover the truth about soil. For ages 4-6. *Locations given upon registration. About Junior Ranger Explore your national park, learn about wildlife, and spend time with park rangers! Junior Ranger programs give children an opportunity to experience their park hands-on. Your child can become a Junior Ranger by participating in scheduled programs or…