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Junior Rangers

The Black Pond Ranger Station will be certifying the first 35 applicants to apply who can demonstrate the skills necessary to become an official Black Pond Junior Ranger.  Certification training will be taught by our very own "Ranger Tim" and will include a nature hike to educate our applicants on native plants and animals, safety in the forest and how to be respectful of our environment.   Upon completion, all cadets will be presented with their very own Black Pond Junior Ranger neckerchief during an official ceremony held onsite. 

To apply, please check in at the Ranger Station for hike times and availability.

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JUNIOR RANGER CADETS 

REQUIREMENTS

Identify 3 types of ferns

Identify a cedar tree, alder and a hemlock

Hike entire property

Visit both ponds.  Know why is the water black.

Swim across pond three (3) times  too yucky!

Find a pinecone

Identify a skunk cabbage

Spot a rhino the cadets always catch us on this one

Moss on North side of tree

Find oxalis and taste

Identify an incense cedar.  Know why is it special.

Identify a foxglove and other toxic plants

Left: Junior Rangers Clara, Erin and Audrey

Other photos: "Ranger Tim" and "Ranger Brenda" pictured with applicants attending Erin's 7th Birthday party, May 7, 2005

RANGER NECKERCHIEF CEREMONY

I, (STATE NAME) do solemnly swear on my honor to do the following as a member of Black Pond Ranger Station:

Prevent forest fires

Put litter in its place

Plant and preserve our native trees

Never put a squirrel in my pocket

Never turn a moose loose in the Ranger Station

Be kind and considerate to others

Never tickle a bear

Strive to represent the Black Pond Ranger Station to the best of my ability

Present each applicant with their neckerchief and have them ring the supper bell upon completion of their training. 

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04/02/08 Certifying new Junior Rangers