Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is hosting a virtual party for National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 18th.
To play along, people are encouraged to think about how they would finish this sentence. “I will protect Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by............................................"
Once they have their answer, virtual visitors are encouraged to get creative at home and share their answer by
* Writing a few words or a paragraph
* Drawing a picture
* Creating a 3D work of art
* Snapping a photo
* Crafting a poem or haiku
* Filming a movie
* Or...the sky is the limit!
A digital certificate and badge are awaiting participants. On April 18th, people can email the rangers at slbe_education@nps.gov and briefly describe what they created. They can also share their creation online using #ShareSLBE and email the rangers a link to the social media post. Rangers will respond by sending them a digital certificate and badge that they can print, sign, and decorate at home.
The final step to becoming a Junior Ranger is being sworn in by a park ranger. On Saturday, April 18th, tune in at 3 pm EST on the National Lakeshore’s social media for a virtual swearing in ceremony. There will be a video watch party debuting the new Junior Ranger pledge created in celebration of the National Lakeshore’s 50th anniversary.
April 18th is also the first day of National Park Week. The National Lakeshore will be participating daily in National Park Week from April 18th-26th. Visit the Lakeshore’s social media pages for daily themes and online activities celebrating National Park Week. More information on National Park Week can be found at www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
