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Become a Jr. Ranger

  • Explore Park to find animal signs such as tracks & scat
  • Examine owl pellet contents
  • Play Web of Life and other outdoor games
  • Discuss how animals become endangered and extinct
  • Learn about how conservation efforts succeed

Click here for Jr. Ranger information.

Access 2 Nature
Families and teachers can explore creek habitats through this interactive website filled with fun activities and information.  To start your adventure click here.  Please note that you will be temporarily leaving the Parks website and directed to the Access2nature website..

ladybug Ladybug Lore - Find out about ladybugs and then take our ladybug Quiz.



Animal Tracks Tracks Left in the Night - Meet some animals who leave their tracks in our county parks, and learn how to make casts of your own animal tracks.  You can also take our animal-tracks quiz.


Phenakistoscope - Build a motion-picture toy.  See rainbow trout swim or tule elk gallop.  You get to choose your favorite critter, or create all of them.


Puma How A Puma Purrs - Mountain lions can be scary and ferocious, but they purr just like regular kittens.



bird Make a Birdfeeder - Turn your used milk carton into a birdfeeder.  Easy step-by-step instructions.


 

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