***Colorado State Parks Press Release***
STERLING, Colo. – North Sterling State Park is gearing up and getting ready for the 2011 summer camping season, including the Junior Ranger Program and the Saturday Night Campfire programs. Children and parents are invited to join us every Saturday afternoon from noon to 2 p.m. for the weekly Junior Ranger Program, where kids can explore nature, outdoors skills, and other topics through fun activities, crafts, and games led by North Sterling’s park naturalist.
The activities are designed for children ages 6 to 12, but parents and younger or older siblings are welcome to join in. The Junior Ranger Program is free of charge, including supplies and materials, but all vehicles that enter the park must have a valid park pass – carpooling is encouraged.
Fifteen Junior Ranger programs are planned from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, beginning on Saturday, May 28 with Bald is Beautiful, an exploration of the bald eagles that live at North Sterling and throughout Colorado. This week’s program will meet at the park amphitheater near Inlet Grove Campground inside the South Entrance. Call the park or check the park’s Family Activities page at www.parks.state.co.us/parks/NorthSterling for more details and meeting locations of future programs.
The full 2011 Junior Ranger Program schedule at North Sterling State Park includes:
• May 28: Bald is Beautiful - Explore the park’s resident bald eagles and their habitat
• June 4: Here Fishy, Fishy! - Learn about native fish, their habitat, and fishing techniques
• June 11: Work it Out - Have a Field Day at the park!
• June 18: Daddy Long Legs - Are spiders helpful or hairy? Find out!
• June 25: Buggin’ Out - Explore bugs and other creepy-crawlies that live at the park
• July 2: Let Freedom Ring - Listen to the sounds of nature and make music of your own!
• July 9: Rock Star - What’s out there high in the sky?
• July 16: Splish Splash - Make a splash - safely!
• July 23: Dino-mite! - What can old bones tell us about ancient history at the park?
• July 30: Wild Colorado - Colorado became a state on Aug, 4, 1876. Learn more about the state and its wild natives!
• Aug. 6: Go Green - Find out how to help keep the outdoors clean, safe, wild and free for years to come!
• Aug. 13: Logan County Livin’ - During the Logan County Fair, find out more about local agriculture and farming
• Aug. 20: Fire Up! - The Sterling Fire Department teams up with the park rangers to talk about fires and fire safety
• Aug. 27: Shakespeare goes Camping - An introduction to plays and theater - wilderness-style!
• Sept. 3: Fall in the Lake - As the summer season turns to autumn, find out about how animals, plants, and even fish get ready for the colder months.
Colorado State Parks get everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state’s favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us
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