Junior Forest Ranger program presented
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The U.S. Forest Service/Shawnee National Forest hosted a Junior Forest Ranger program Wednesday, April 16, at the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds in Jonesboro. About a dozen young people participated in the program, which was recommended for those 6 to 13 years of age. Linda Hauser, right, of the Forest Service, led the program, which gave young people an opportunity to learn about maps, compasses, ecosystems and prescribed fires. VISTA worker Danielle Rexroat of Anna, standing at left, was among those helping with the program. The young people who participated in the program were given a booklet of activities. They could take the booklets home and complete the activities, which would give them an opportunity to earn a badge and a certificate.