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Annual Junior Ranger Day to be Held in May

By Dustin Kopp|2018-05-01T10:09:25-05:00April 27, 2018 10:08 am|Local News|0 Comments

(KDKZ-TV) The annual Junior Ranger Day event at Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be held at Alley Spring on Friday, May 4th.

Each year, students and youth organizations come together with educators from natural resource agencies for an exciting day of outdoor education exhibits and activities.

Students from area schools will begin arriving at 9 a.m. A brief welcoming ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and then classes will rotate through a variety of engaging activity stations until approximately 2 p.m. Participants should bring a picnic lunch and dress to spend the day outdoors.

Activities, displays, and presentations are targeted toward 4th and 5th grade students. Homeschool students and scout groups will find this event to be a wonderful educational opportunity as well.

The general public is also welcome to attend.

Schools and large groups should RSVP by calling Dave Tobey at 573-323-8093.

About the Author: Dustin Kopp

I joined News Channel 18 in May 2011 in the weather department as Chief Meteorologist. In January 2013, I assumed the roll of News Director. I started my career in 2003 in high school. I attended Farmington High School. While there, I was a student in Black Knight Television (BKTV), doing anything from camera work, to editing, producing and anchoring the weather. I attended Mineral Area College, University of Missouri – Columbia, Mississippi State University and Webster University. While attending college, I continued to help out with BKTV. In 2009, I interned at KOMU-TV, Columbia, Missouri’s NBC affiliate. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Danica and our daughters , Declynn and Danleigh. I can’t forget about our dog, Daisy. We rescued her in 2011. We also have a cat named Dolly. I am committed to giving you the most accurate information, whether it’s from my latest weather forecast, or a news story that could touch your heart. Contact me if you have any questions or a news idea.