Junior Ranger Program: “Montana Rocks!” at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park -Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
(Ulm, MT) –Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) will host the Junior Ranger program “Montana Rocks” at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park on Thursday, July 19 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
If you find rocks interesting and like exploring, join Ranger Intern Erin Rollins for “Montana Rocks!” Learn about geology and how to safely find and identify rocks in your own backyard. This program will teach Jr. Rangers how to start and organize their own rock collections. After learning the basics of rock identification, students will have the chance to explore, examine and identify rocks.
Junior Ranger programs will be offered every Thursday through mid-August. Attend two programs and become a Certified Junior Ranger. Formatted for children 6 - 12 years, but open to all ages.
This is Erin’s first summer here at First Peoples Buffalo Jump. Erin is an Air Force and Navy veteran with 15 years of service. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and is currently working on her secondary education certification.
For more information about the call the park visitor center at (406) 866-2217.
What: Junior Ranger Program: “Montana Rocks!”
When: Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Visitor Center; located 10 miles south of Great Falls on I-15, take Ulm exit, then 3.5 miles North-west on paved county road.
http://stateparks.mt.gov/first-peoples-buffalo-jump/
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Contact:
Erin Rollins
Ranger Intern
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
406-866-2217