By Rachel Mergen
Effigy Mounds held the Junior Ranger Day Program on June 17. The program’s motto, “Explore, Learn and Protect,” was held in the young junior rangers’ hearts as they enjoyed and learned from the multitude of activities available, including a hike to view the landscape and mounds.
Available in over 200 national parks, the Junior Ranger Program is a way for children to connect to and be educated about the country’s national parks. Each year, over 2,000 kids participate at Effigy Mounds alone, said Michael Douglass, park ranger.
The program is designed for children ages 5 to 8, but all ages are welcome to participate.