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Parkour with a Ranger
Come learn to jump, climb, balance, vault over objects, and play a few cool games with the Park Rangers and their mobile obstacle kit. Parkour is the practice of overcoming obstacles in an efficient manner with various movements that conserve your momentum and keep you flowing between obstacles. All skill levels are welcome.

Archery with a Ranger
You don't have to be a Katniss Everdeen of "The Hunger Games", Princess Merida of Disney's "Brave", or Robin Hood, the storybook legend, to handle a bow and arrow! Archery is one of the oldest sports in the world. With a park ranger, you will learn the basics of this skill, as well as safety awareness. Build concentration, patience, and coordination while having fun.

Wilderness Survival with a Ranger: Fire Building
Outdo! Outsmart! Outside! Are you a survivor? Start your adventure with a Park Ranger who will teach you basic to intermediate survival skills! Learn survival techniques applicable to various recreational activities such as camping and fishing. Uncover how to use resources to thrive in nature. This session is focused on building fires!

Parkour with a Ranger
Come learn to jump, climb, balance, vault over objects, and play a few cool games with the Park Rangers and their mobile obstacle kit. Parkour is the practice of overcoming obstacles in an efficient manner with various movements that conserve your momentum and keep you flowing between obstacles. All skill levels are welcome

Parkour with a Ranger
Come learn to jump, climb, balance, vault over objects, and play a few cool games with the Park Rangers and their mobile obstacle kit. Parkour is the practice of overcoming obstacles in an efficient manner with various movements that conserve your momentum and keep you flowing between obstacles. All skill levels are welcome

Archery with a Ranger
You don't have to be a Katniss Everdeen of "The Hunger Games", Princess Merida of Disney's "Brave", or Robin Hood, the storybook legend, to handle a bow and arrow! Archery is one of the oldest sports in the world. With a park ranger, you will learn the basics of this skill, as well as safety awareness. Build concentration, patience, and coordination while having fun.

Fishing with a Ranger
Ever wanted to fish? Learn about casting, handling fish, fishing safety and fish biology. This program is for those with little or no experience. Program is weather permitting.

Parkour with a Ranger
Come learn to jump, climb, balance, vault over objects, and play a few cool games with the Park Rangers and their mobile obstacle kit. Parkour is the practice of overcoming obstacles in an efficient manner with various movements that conserve your momentum and keep you flowing between obstacles. All skill levels are welcome

Parkour with a Ranger
Come learn to jump, climb, balance, vault over objects, and play a few cool games with the Park Rangers and their mobile obstacle kit. Parkour is the practice of overcoming obstacles in an efficient manner with various movements that conserve your momentum and keep you flowing between obstacles. All skill levels are welcome

Wilderness Survival with a Ranger: Land Navigation
Outdo! Outsmart! Outside! Are you a survivor? Start your adventure with a Park Ranger who will teach you basic to intermediate survival skills! This workshop covers Land Navigation strategies.

Liberty Tree Program
Learn how a tree became the birthplace of a revolution! Join our Park Ranger for a nature walk on the grounds of Darnall's Chance House Museum. Identify local trees and create a field journal of your findings.