Reelfoot NWR Junior Rangers

This program is a 6 hour environmental education program for kids ages 6-12 at no cost. There will be activities such as rope tying, compass orienting, wildlife/plant identification, etc. The first junior ranger session is scheduled for July 18, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00pm and is limited to 5 participants. Parents are welcome to stay and participate. Additional sessions may be added if needed, tentatively scheduled for August 1st, 2009. Participants are responsible for getting to the refuge visitor center one mile west of Highway 22 near Walnut Log. Long pants and closed toed shoes are required. Bring a lunch, some snacks, a hat and come have a good time learning about our local environment.

 

Congratulations to our newest Jr. Rangers:

July 18th group: Taylor Welch, Erin Welch, Dalton Hayes, Trevor Carter, Autumn Hoffman, Kaigann Vargo and Brady Ladd

August 1st Group: George Robert Vaughn, Taylor Snyder, Tanner Snyder and Jacob Boxx

 

 

If you would like to know more about our educational programs please contact

Tara Dowdy

Park Ranger/Education and Volunteer Coordinator
Reelfoot NWR
4343 Highway 157
Union City, TN 38261
731/538-2481
Tara_Dowdy@fws.gov