Cumberland Island: Junior Ranger Program Activity Guide for Ages 5-7

"Cumberland Island: Junior Ranger Program Activity Guide for Ages 5-7" is an educational activity guide created by the National Park Service, likely produced in the late 20th to early 21st century. This publication serves as an interactive resource for young children, specifically designed to engage them in learning about Cumberland Island’s unique ecology, history, and conservation efforts. The book aims to spark curiosity and promote environmental stewardship among its readers. In this activity guide, children embark on a fun journey with Junior, the Gopher Tortoise, as they explore various habitats of Cumberland Island, including forests, marshes, and beaches. The guide includes a range of engaging activities such as drawing, matching games, scavenger hunts, and more. Each section is designed to educate young readers about the island's flora and fauna, historical resources, and the importance of conservation. Completing the activities enables children to earn a Junior Ranger badge, reinforcing the message that they can help protect the natural world and become stewards of their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.