3. July 24th – LIFE IN A BEAVER POND at Clarksburg State Park Nature Center. Discover the amazing life of an active beaver pond and become acquainted with many types of plants and animals as you explore a unique wetland community. Be prepared to get wet and muddy!
What is the Junior Ranger program?
Junior Rangers program is a fun way for children to get acquainted with the state parks and outdoor recreation skills, while discovering the natural and cultural resources of the region.
Over a seven-week period, a total of seven different program sessions will be led collaboratively by DCR Park Interpreters Bob Rando, Mike Whalen, Caroline Scully, Misa Chappell, Jennifer Rosenthal and Meshell Bordeleau. Children will participate in hikes, park projects, nature crafts, wildlife observation, navigational techniques and more!
The Junior Ranger program:
captures the imagination of young people through fun activities that grow future stewards of the environment. State park staff supervised. Junior Ranger activities promote outdoor recreation skills and an appreciation of the natural world with a different theme each week. Children must wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Sturdy walking shoes, water, a snack, sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. Parents and/or guardians are required to participate.
Each 2025 Junior Ranger program session visits either Pittsfield State Forest, Mount Greylock State Reservation, Clarksburg State Park, or Savoy Mountain State Forest. For more information, please contact Mike Whalen at (413) 499-4262.
CONTACT INFORMATION for each participating park is listed below, along with the specific dates and locations for each of the seven Junior Ranger sessions. All Junior Ranger sessions will run from 10am to 12 noon. Note: Session 4 - Owl Prowl on July 31st may be an evening session.
Session #1 on July 10th and Session #7 on August 21st and will be held at: Pittsfield State Forest Ski Lodge.
1041 Cascade Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 442-8992 - Please call for directions.
Session #2 on July 17th, Session #4 on July 31st, and Session #6 on August 14th will be held at: Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237
Phone: (413) 499-4262 - Please call for directions.
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Session #3 on July 24th will be held at: Clarksburg State Park Nature Center
1199 Middle Road. Clarksburg, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 664-8345 - Please call for directions.
Session #5 on August 7th will be held at:
Savoy State Forest Nature Center
260 Central Shaft Road, Florida, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 663-8469 – Please call for directions.
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