The Art of Storytelling with Ranger Jonah at Rock Chapel II Park

Description: Storytelling is an ancient art and DeKalb County's Ranger Jonah McDonald (the Park Naturalist at Mason Mill Park) has been performing stories for all ages for 20 years. EMBARC Community Youth Farm at Rock Chapel II Park welcomes Ranger Jonah for a special storytelling program. Hear stories from around the world and from Ranger Jonah's childhood and learn storytelling tips, tricks, and techniques.

What to expect: Our group will gather in a covered space for an hour of storytelling and discussion, led by Ranger Jonah. Stick around after the storytelling to roast marshmallows around a campfire.

Program leader: Your guide & storyteller will be Ranger Jonah McDonald, the DeKalb County Park Naturalist at Mason Mill Park.

Where to meet: Enter the Rock Chapel II Park gates at 1185 Rock Chapel Rd and park near the park headquarters building. Storytelling will be in the large pavilion.

What to bring: We recommend bringing camp chairs as seating is limited. Dress for the weather and bring a refillable water bottle.

Recommended ages: This program is designed for families and children, but all ages are welcome.

Dogs: This program is not appropriate for dogs, so please leave your pup at home.

Weather contingency: This program will be held rain or shine under a covered pavilion.

Walking distance: >100 yards

Exposure: Storytelling will be held under a covered pavilion.

Trail surface & accessibility: A paved sidewalk leads to a paved pavilion with less than 5% grade. Access to the campfire requires traveling across grass. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Jonah: anBtY2RvbmFsZCB8IGRla2FsYmNvdW50eWdhICEgZ292

Waiver & Release: By registering for this activity, each participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that he/she is participating in this program at his/her own risk and holds DeKalb County and all its officers, agents, servants, and/or employees harmless from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge, or expense to which they or any of them may be put or subjected by reason of participant’s participation in this program. You further acknowledge that DeKalb County is not responsible for the acts of others participating in this program and the other participants may include, but not be limited to, interested individuals, members of civic groups, religious groups, or community group, and/or persons convicted of crimes and/or violations of County ordinances and ordered to provide community service. I give permission that all photographs, films, video recordings, and sound recordings of me and/or my child(ren) made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs during this Naturalist program may be used non- commercially by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to promotion and educational purposes. I understand and acknowledge that neither my child(ren) nor I will receive any compensation whatsoever for appearing in any photograph, film, video recording, or sound recording made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs.

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