Park celebrating National Junior Ranger Day, National Poetry Month
From staff reports
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free nature hike to celebrate both National Poetry Month and National Junior Ranger Day at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 27. The program will begin at Darrah Hall and last around an hour, covering approximately a mile of walking.
Join us for a guided nature walk along Caper’s Creek Nature Trail to immerse yourself in the natural environment of the Lowcountry. Arrive early to grab your own Junior Ranger hat and badge before exploring out in nature with park staff and volunteers to ponder a nature-focused poetry prompt. Binoculars and worksheets will be provided so that participants can observe and capture inspiration from the landscape, and to contribute to the park’s temporary poetry exhibit within Darrah Hall. Closed toed shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellant are strongly encouraged. Restrooms and a water foundation are available at Darrah Hall.
During the National Poetry Month of April, the National Park Service has collaborated with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon to launch “You Are Here” – an anthology of Nature Poems and Poetry Installations in National Parks. To learn more about the nation-wide project please visit the Library of Congress Article U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to Launch “You Are Here” with Anthology of Nature Poems, Poetry Installations in National Parks (loc.gov) at https://bit.ly/4b34aQd.
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