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National Park Week at American Memorial Park
On Saturday, April 20, everyone is invited to join American Memorial Park from 9am to 12pm to celebrate Junior Ranger Day and help kick off National Park Week.
In addition to featuring the art created by participants during the annual Art-in-the-Park program, the community is welcome to join artists in several art stations. There will also be a, “chalk walk” from 9am to 11am. All ages are invited to create masterpieces along portions of the park’s sidewalks in chalk. Join Pacific Historic Parks as they lead this interactive activity.
Youths of all ages will also have the opportunity to become junior rangers. Throughout the morning visit the ranger station and pick up a junior ranger booklet. Those who complete the activity become American Memorial Park Junior Rangers and receive a special badge.
For those who want to know more about national parks across the United States, join park rangers throughout the week to view featured park films and discover our amazing national treasures. For special film showings our schedule will run as follows:
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
• 3pm, The Crown of the Continent, Katmai National Park and Preserve
• 3:30pm, Island of Hope, Island of Tears, Ellis Island
• Sunday, April 21: Monday, April 22:
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
• 3pm, A Glorious Journey, John Muir National Historic Site
• 3:30pm, …into Forgetfulness, John Muir National Historic Site
• 3pm, Struggle and Triumph: The Legacy of George Washington Carver, George Washington Carver National Monument
• 3:30 pm, Voices of Sitka, Sitka National Historical Park
• 3pm, The Tuskegee Airmen: Sacrifice and Triumph, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
• 3:40 pm, Shark Safety, Cape Cod National Seashore
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
• 3pm, Yellowstone National Park
• 3:30pm, Hidden Worlds: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
• 3pm, A Restless Giant: The Ever-Changing Nature of Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park
• 3:30 pm, The True Heart of Winter, Denali National Park and Preserve
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
• 3pm, Homefront Heroes, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
• 3:30 pm, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (NPS)
