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National Junior Ranger Day

Location: Valley Forge National Park 

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Contact Name: Amy Ruhe - 610-783-1036

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During National Park Week, National Parks across the nation will honor and welcome new Junior Ranger. Come spend the day and earn your patch!

Here are some of the activities you can take part in:
-Meet characters from the American Revolution, hear their stories, and share their experiences.
-Learn about park wildlife, and try to spot some yourself.
-Get up close and personal with fossils from animals that roamed Valley Forge during the last Ice Age.

Earn your 2012 Junior Ranger Patch to show family and friends. Most suited for kids ages 6 to 12. Please stop by the Visitor Center first for information and details about all activities.

This event is weather dependent. Rain date is May 5, 2012. Please check our website, http://www.nps.gov/vafo, the day of the event for information on cancelation or rescheduling. For information on more National Parks Week activities, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/npweek/

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