{"id":6481,"date":"2018-01-18T14:24:26","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T03:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=6481"},"modified":"2018-01-23T16:17:18","modified_gmt":"2018-01-23T05:17:18","slug":"go-time-junior-rangers-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/go-time-junior-rangers-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Its go time for junior rangers in parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KIDS and their families are discovering the secrets of Victoria\u2019s national parks and reserves this summer thanks to a junior rangers program.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative run by Parks Victoria encourages children aged between six and 12 years of age to get outdoors and explore, appreciate and protect Victoria\u2019s parks.<\/p>\n<p>Activities held on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast saw junior rangers delve into Rockpool Rambles in Barwon Heads, participate in beachcombing sessions at Point Lonsdale and take part in Beach Treasures held at various caravan parks across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Program host and seasonal ranger Steve McGain said the concept was designed to get kids outdoors, having fun and getting active, while learning about the amazing nature of our parks and reserves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Junior Ranger Program is an excellent way for kids to explore the natural environment and discover the diversity of species that exist right on our very doorstep,\u201d Mr McGain said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGetting kids involved at a young age is particularly important because if we can get them engaged early, they will become the future caretakers of our wonderful national parks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said the response had been overwhelmingly positive to the program this summer and he loved seeing the enthusiasm of the junior rangers.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming junior ranger events include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Campfire Connections at Great Otway National Park, January 17, 10am-11.30am with a Parks Victoria Ranger around a campfire for damper and nature games<\/li>\n<li>Exploring the Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and the unique sea slugs that call it home, January 18, 6.30pm-7.30pm<\/li>\n<li>A Rockpool Ramble at Point Addis Marine National Park, January 19, 6.30pm-7.30pm<\/li>\n<li>A campfire in the Ironbark forests of Moggs Creek from 10am until 11am with nature games and damper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Junior ranger activities are free and book out quickly, for the full list of activities and to book online visit juniorrangers.com.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KIDS and their families are discovering the secrets of Victoria\u2019s national parks and reserves this summer thanks to a junior rangers program. 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