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by  Massachusetts. Bureau of Ranger Services

Ranger Dispatch
Bureau of Ranger Services
MA
251 Causeway Street • Boston, • [phone]
Volume Number Summer 2007
1, 1
Summer Seasonal Ranqer Program
NEEDED
School Crossing Guards
The DCR is hiring school
Crossing Guards to work
part-time in selected areas
throughout Boston and
greater Boston. Please call
Submitted by Ranger Keth Vicari, 3"^"^
Christine Kurker at 617- yearseasonal Park Ranger, Harold Submitted by RangerStefan Berg, 1''
626-1421 for more Parker State Forest year seasonal Park Ranger, Harold
Parker State Forest.
information.
Things are different here from Wom- It's been interesting switching from
patuck State Park, where I first started. recreation in urban parks to the Bureau
Working here at Harold Parker State ofRanger Services in State Parks. I
Forest has been a great time; I have met used to spend my summers balancing
SAVE THE DATE! a lot ofinteresting people from fisher- the water at Dilboy pool, working with a
men to mountain bikers and the
full staffof 13 lifeguards, 2 laborers,
The Bureau's Annual weekend warrior that gets lost. It's and an assistant manager. I'd coordinate
Meeting will be held this always a great time here; the staffdoes a the facility's use with almost a dozen
year on Wednesday, greatjob ofenforcing the rules when a child day camps. As recreation's pool
September 5th at ranger isn't presentto keeping the park/ and rink seasons seem to get shorter and
forest clean; also, the regional staffwill
Hopkinton State Park. the facilities olderthe one thing that
go out oftheir way to help with any
Stay tuned for more keeps growing is Harold Parker State
details wparyo.blems you may encounter along the Forest. It may be old but age is good
here. As a former facility supervisor, I
This is a quiet forest, not a lot ofpeople can still see the operations side, but
WANTED!! know about this 4000 acre park in their what I now see is public education and
own backyard. But little do people know protection. My days now are spent in
uniform with the beacon oftruth upon
Summer Seasonals - there is a lot to be found here from great my head, an unmistakable tan campaign
We'd love to hear about tfriasihlisntgosspcoetnsicanvdiekiwlslearnmdoaunntaawiensboimkee hat teaching the public all about the
your experiences as a fresh water swimming hole. forest. I keep the peace between
Summer Ranger. Please campers, give advice to fishermen and
send in briefarticles to In all, this is a great place to work and show good trails to mountain bikers,
share in this newsletter. play. I enjoy talking to the patrons and hikers and even folks horse back riding.
Send pictures, too! informing them ofactivities to do also The woods are very different from the
hanging out with the staff. It has been an concrete, and I am enjoying every
awesome summer so far. (Knock on moment ofit.csS
wood) eg
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Ranger Dispatch
Bureau ofRanger Services Vol. 1, No. 1 • Summer 2007
Just the Facts: OCR's should be completed as thoroughly as
Table of Contents Incident Reporting possible.
Program
Users ofDCRinfo are reminded that:
Summer Seasonals By Chris Williams, Deputy ChiefRanger
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• Major reports are required to be
DCRinfo, OCR's web-based incident
DCRinfo 2 started and basic information
reporting software program, has now 'SAVED' as soon as possible
Ranger Training 3 moved into utilization by Division of within 24 hours.
Urban Parks personnel. Starting in the • minor reports are to be entered
Interpretive Services 4 spring, Rangers, and this summer, the and "SAVED' within 72 hours
first offield staffhave been trained by
ofthe incident.
SAR Dogs 5 Ranger Services and authorized to • There should be only report
access the program and report incidents. 1
per incident but it could have
First Day Hikes 6 more than author.
DCRinfo provides a secure program, 1
• There is only a 45 minute
M.I.R.T 6 accessible from any Internet connected
window to start and 'SAVE' the
computer, to record both major and
report before the program
Pool Security 7 minor incidents. It is DCR's legal
terminates without saving
database for incident reports and also
an>lhing.
Chiefs Corner 8 provides multiple summary report
• Use ofthe 'enter' key and
functions. Additionally, when major
quotation marks will cause
incident reports are started and saved,
glitches to occur and you could
automatic e-mail notification goes outto
loose any saved information.
managers, Extemal Affairs, Legal, the
• The narrative should only
Chiefand Regional Rangers, and others.
FACTUAL
include information
about what happened not
Utilizing the summary reports function,
NOT
already entered above, and
reports can be generated on a wide
DCR include opinions or post-
variety ofcategories to support
incident repairs, follow-ups, etc.
operational needs, staffing issues,
• The report should be completed
targeted patrols, and security concerns.
For example, several months ago, DEP and -FINALIZED' within a
reasonable amount oftime.
offered help with surveillance cameras
to document illegal dumping. To • The 'FINALIZED' copy is
determine where the worse problem printed out, signed, and sent in,
areas were, a list was quickly compiled with any attachments, to the
utilizingDCRinfo. Regional Rangerforreviewand
filing.
Reporting inthe program is • DCR HelpDesk should be
accomplished through the use ofdrop notified for any computer or
down lists and fill-in-the-blanks. Many software issues with DCRinfo.
ofthe items required in an incident • Ranger Services provides
report such as dates, times, locations, training and authorization for
and incidenttypes, are pre-loaded in the the program and assistance with
form andjust require a 'click" to add to report contentquestions.
the report. The narrative is typed in but
users are trained to type (the facts only) DCR staffs are encouragedto make full
first in MS Word to organize and spell- use ofthis valuable program. For
check itbefore cutting and pasting it training or other information, please
over to the DCRinfo form. The report contact a Regional Ranger. C3
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Bureau ofRanger Services Vol. l,No. 1 • Summer 2007
Ranger Training
By Chris Williams incorporate that training in
participated in their 2 week recent Ranger training classes.
The Bureau ofRanger Services training in May and seasonal Currently, plans are being
is working towards providing Urban Park Rangers from the discussed for future training. A
the training necessary for mainland and islands completed multi-agency SAR search
Rangers to perform their duties. a similar training in May and exercise has been scheduled for
Several topics have been June. October 17'^ A SAR
covered in the recent past with
'mantracking' class is also being
more planned for upcoming In the SAR arena, many Rangers planned for sometime in the next
dates. have completed their Search few months. Deputy Chief
First aid and CPR training is Tfeecwhgnoiicinagnocnerttoif'iMcaatniaogniwnigththae Ranger Chris Williams is in
continually being refreshed on contact with the Mass. State
an annual basis by Lieutenant TLohsetCPaenrisnoenSInAcRideTnet'amtranienvienrg. Police Academy to set up an
Kevin Tucker and his team. investigations class for
stops training and several dogs,
November.
DCRinfo training and DCR
both and civilian, are fully
authorization has been provided
qualified. Over the winter, additional
to all year-round and seasonal training will be discussed in the
Rangers who need it for incident All Rangers are encouraged to effort to work towards the
reporting. Newer State Park attend training provided by HR
Bureau's long range plans of
Rangers are completing their in topic areas related to theirjob.
having required training
required 'Conservation Law A few took the 'Train the
available to support the core
Enforcement' and 'Reserve Trainer' classes over the winter
competencies needed by every
Intermittent Police' courses. and found many ways to Ranger, eg
Seasonal State Park Rangers
Deputy ChiefAdam Parr, shown here,
provides training in traffic controlto
seasonalRangers duringthisyear'sState
ParkRangerAcademy
Information on additional
training can be found on
NEPRA's
website,
http://www.vankeeranger.org/
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Bureau ofRanger Services Vol. 1, No. 1 • Summer 2007
Ahhhhh, The
Field
by Barbara Buls, Acting Deputy Chief, Interpretive Services
August! That's impossible, it Southeast Region came next, Blackstone River and Canal
wasjust May, and we were and Regional Director Brian Heritage State Park with
hiring, training, gathering Shanahanjoined RIC Amy Kathryn Parent, so professional
supplies and uniforms and Nelson and me for visits to in her long pants and campaign
looking forward to another Myles Standish Monument hat! We concluded our day at
season at DCR. Although this (Travis Roberts had us climb the Purgatory Chasm in the shade
time warp happens every year, monument - he does it 20 times with PeterNewcomb, who
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never ready for it. Sitting in a day), Pilgrim Memorial where enthusiastically relayed stories
Kristin Karl's chair speeds the I always learn something new ofthe chasm, both past and
&
passage oftime as well, as un- (Megan Wheaton Deborah present.
familiar territory looms around Gustafson), Scusset Beach
every comer. (Katherine Bellone has really Everyone looked professional
fixed up the nature center), the and contagiously enthusiastic. I
Kristin set the precedent ofsite Emestina (for a look at the old still have Northeast and Central
visits to the regions, so when I lady), and Massasoit where West to visit in two weeks, and
walked through the doors of25 Meredith Kellogg talked although life seems too busy to
Causeway I was determined to enthusiastically about the great spend this "down time," it is
continue that practice. Thank kids that attend programs there. vitally important for both field
goodness for precedents, for it is personnel and past field work
the field that keeps us all going. Central Region East lovers, like myself These are
unfortunately fell on one ofthe the visits that remind us why we
Western Region was first, and hottest days we've had all are working for the agency and
farthest for those ofus who live season, but it was delightful on completing most ofour tasks
within site ofthe Atlantic. the top ofMt. Wachusett, where behind a computer screen or in
Marcia Champney, our new RIC RIC Lois Breault-Melican and I meetings. Thank you all for
took me first to DAR, where visited veteran interpreter Jen giving me the opportunity to
Victoria Loud gave us a super Hart for a Summit Talk about once again walk on the wild
recycling art program, making the cultural heyday ofthe side. C3S
pierced lanterns out oftin cans Summit Houses. We then went
for the kids in the campground. for a mile long stroll (hot!)
A great conservation message along the Canal down at
within a fun craft program.
COMING EVENT
Then we drove to Tolland where
GeoffCoelho is starting out his
The Annual Ranger Paul Barnett Memorial Canoe Trip will be held
first season with Nature on Friday, Sept 7, 2007 at 10am. We will paddle on the Connecticut
Journaling for the kids in the
River from Elwell Recreation Area, atthe intersection ofRoute 9 and
campground. It was such a Damon Rd. inNorthampton, to the Oxbow boat ramp where a shuttle
reliefto be out in the mountains
- we even saw a bear (my will be provided to return participants to their vehicles. Trip wdll last
approximately four hours. Pre-registration is required. For further details
second in the state of
and to pre-register contact RIC, Jennifer Schafer, 413-478-8299.
Massachusetts!)
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Bureau ofRanger Services Vol. 1, No. 1 • Summer 2007
"WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?"
by Captain Jennifer Stowe
What's got 12 legs, lot's ofhair...and the energy to run up and down Mt. Greylock at least 5 or 6 times?
Could it be a DCR Park Ranger? Yes well, sort of Meet "Maggie", "Emmitt" and "Scout", they are three
canines owned and handled by DCR Rangers. The Bureau ofRanger Services has actively participated in K-9
Search and Rescue for over 17 years. Currently these three dogs along with three other civilian dogs make up
DCR &
the K-9 Search Rescue team. These rangers train on a constant basis and are often called upon to
provide assistance at searches throughout the state for DCR, MSP and local Law Enforcement agencies.
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K-9: ''Scout" K-9: ''Emmitt Francis
Breed: Blue Heeler Mix Breed: Golden Retriever
treed: Yellow Labrador '
DOB: August, 2005 DOB: June 3, 2003 Retriever
Favorite Toy: Frisbee Favorite Toy: Tug Rope DOB: June 2000 i
Handler: Ranger Michelle Handler: RangerJennifer |
favorite Toy: Tennis balls
O'Bannon Stowe
w/tail
Location:Blue Hills cation: Northeast Region, [andler: ChiefRanger Curt
Reservation ^
Rudge
"Emmitt Francis" was born in
"Scout" is in training to become a Upton, Ma. He was purchased by Location: Statewide
wilderness air scent search dog. Ranger Stowe with the assistance
DCR
Typical ofher breed she is very ofthe Worcester County League of "Maggie" is a certified air
smart and hard driving. She loves Sportsmen. He is a living scent wilderness search dog
to play and learn newthings. Scout memorial for long time sportsman who started her training at eight
was rescued from a shelter in Francis Wollaston. Emmit is Level weeks old. She's a happy,
Kentucky by the Friends of II Wilderness Air Scent certified. sensitive pup who loves
Mansfield Animal Shelter in He has participated in several searching more than anything
Mansfield, CT. When Ranger Search and Rescue operations in
else. Maggie continues to
O'Bannon met Scout she the state. Ranger Stowe and
maintain her wilderness
demonstrated the potential needed Emmitt spend numerous hours in
for her futurejob. She has had various schools around the state, certifications and is working
some basic obedience training as teaching students how to stay safe toward certifications in cadaver
well as beginner agility which has and not get lost in the woods. and water recovery, cs
prepared her for the challenges that Emmitt loves hisjob as a search
lie ahead. She is currently field dog and park ambassador and looks
training with her other teammates forward to his days working on the
and is doing remarkably well. Css job with Ranger Stowe. cj3
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Bureau ofRanger Services Vol. 1, No. 1 • Summer 2007
First Day Hikes M.I.R.T. iVIasters the
By Captain Mike Nelson Majors
One ofthe most successful programs in Urban Parks is the
By Chris Williams
First Day Hike, which is held both in the Blue Hills and at
Breakheart Reservation. The program is onethat can make At a recent Bureau meeting, a proposal for the
the staffgroan in anticipation, given that it requires a lot creation ofa Major Incident Response Team
oDfaywo(rwkheanndevmearnyaogneemiesnfteeolfinlgaragelicttrleowtidrsedoanftNeerwa lYaetaer's (MIRT) was introduced. A Ranger II or III from
night). But it's also one that leaves staffand participants the team would report to the scene ofa major
feeling good atthe end ofthe day. A brisk hike gets the incident to assist in the management ofthe
heart pumping and allows people to get offon the right incident; assist the collection ofinformation;
foot for their New Year's Resolutions, which is one the ensure that staffis debriefed and offered critical
reasons for the great turnout every year. incident stress follow-up; complete any further
The first step is to get acommitment from staff, Friends investigation; and assist in writing the incident
DCR
Groups, volunteers, and other partners. At report.
Breakheart, the program is a collaborative effort by the
Rangers, Park Staff, Friends ofBreakheart, and At a major incident on July 27'^ at Hopkinton
neighboring Kelly's Roast Beef, who generously donates State Park, Regional Ranger Jennifer Stowe
enough clam chowder to feed over 200 people every year. responded to the scene and, with the assistance of
All agree on a starting time, and advertising begins a supervisory staff, interviewed the park staff
month ortwo in advance (newspapers, bulletin boards, involved in the incident. She also collected
brochure racks, local libraries, DCR website, word of
employee statements and other documents for
mouth, etc.), and continues right though the end of
inclusion in the incident report. Finally, she
December.
Then, on the day ofthe hike, we provide several hike assisted with follow-ups such as arranging the
leaders. This keeps the group sizes manageable, and critical incident stress debriefing the following day
AED
allows us to offer hikes ofvarying length and difficulty. and the retrieval ofthe used in the incident
Inevitably, several hikers arrive late to the program, so we for further documentation. Throughout her
keep at least 1 hike leader at the Visitor Center to guide investigation, Capt. Stowe kept all pertinent
the late-comers. While the hikes are out, additional staff supervisory and management personnel informed
and volunteers start a fire and prepare the chowder and hot and up to date.
chocolate to warm up the returning hikers. It is a great,
feel-good finish to the event, and provides an excellent
It is envisioned that future major incident response
opportunity to network, getto know the park visitors, and A
advertise upcoming programs & events - building on the will follow this example. working policy will
momentum ofour success, eg soon be distributed. It will include training
MIRT
requirements, the callout process, and on-
scene procedures. The end product will be a
comprehensive dossier ofinformation to
supplement the major incident report. C3
Ranger Tom Bender isshown atthe leftspeakingwithsome
oftheparticipants ofthisyear's FirstDayHike attheBlue
HillsReservation.
department Conservation and Recreation
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Vol. l,No. 1 • Summer 2007
Pool Security • Place security cameras and recorders
strategically within the facilities to record
By ChiefCurt Riidge activity both day and night to assist with
identification ofviolators and assist with
DCR park rangers are working closely with State prosecution.
Police, local police, Environmental Police and • Improve exterior lighting to deter
facility managers to improve safety and security at unauthorized entry and illegal activity in
swimming pool facilities. As a result ofa number of both the pool and parking lot areas.
incidents at pools this summer, rangers have taken • Improve landscaping to reduce areas that
the lead in pulling together a list ofsecurity hide would be violators from public view.
recommendations we hope will reduce the risks to
employees and visitors in a sustainable fashion. The bureau is actively pursuing the opportunity to
host a Crime Prevention Officers School to train
Long term solutions being examined for rangers to provide facility reviews such as the one
recommendation are: currently underway at the Springfield Pool.
• Entrance fees and an identification card Concepts such as "Crime Prevention through
program which would require pool attendees Environmental Design" and "Broken Glass" are
to either pre-register and be issued an ID card incorporated into a two week training session
or be required to provide a photo ID in order enabling graduates to apply crime prevention
to gain access to the pool. concepts to our facilities in a number ofways.
• Improve perimeter fencing to deter Hopefully, there will be much more to come with
unauthorized access to the pool area. regards to these security issues, css
DeputyChief
Adam Parrand
the Statehouse
Rangersare
picturedhere
with Governor
DevalPatrick,
duringState
Employees
Appreciation
Daythispast
June.
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Bureau ofRanger Services Vol. 1, No. 1 • Summer 2007
Chiefs Corner
We
By Curt Rudge want to
hear from you!!
Welcome to the first publication Crime Prevention Officer's School
ofour Bureau News Letter, the this fall or winter. We strongly Comments, thoughts and
"Ranger Dispatch." First and believe that upon completion of suggestions are always
DCR
foremost it's a forum for all park the school, Park Rangers will welcome, as are
rangers to share information and be able to significantly contribute contributions. Ifyou have
ideas. The intent is to connect improvements to security at all something you'd like to
rangers from the Berkshires to DCR facilities. I am extremely share in this Newsletter,
Boston Harbor Islands and from pleased to note that Lieutenant please send it in!
Division to Division. We hope to Susan Survillo has taken the lead
include news, training options, in advancing the Park Watch
Bureau ofRanger
special events and activities from program in her district. Using
every comer ofthe bureau and Susan's model we are looking to Services, Suite 800
DCR Attn: Holly Bartlett
look to all rangers as be able to roll out the program on a
potential contributors. Holly statewide basis. And finally, we 251 CausMeAway St.
Boston, 02114
Bartlett, here in the Boston office, have entered the hurricane season
is our editor, publisher and forthis year and park rangers are a
designated haunt to secure articles key component ofthe department's
and as such should be your first emergency response plans from Hollv.BartlettI®state.ma.us
contact to contribute an article. I planning to communications and
encourage you all to both read the all sorts ofemergency responses to
newsletter and spread the word situations as they arise.
about the good work you are all
doing as contributors. In conclusion, the summer season
is nearly over and I congratulate
In keeping with the theme, here you all on the greatjob you have
are a few briefitems the bureau is done. I would particularly like to
involved with or is working on. point out the wonderfuljob our
Most importantly, the Secretary's seasonal staffhas done. Rangers
office has approved the and interpreters alike have worked
appointment ofSteve Ouellette as hard to make sure visitors to DCR dcr
the new Park Ranger III for the properties feel welcome, safe and
Southeast Region. Pleasejoin me receive an enjoyable learning
in congratulating Captain experience wherever possible. On
Massachusetts
Ouellette on his new position and behalfeveryone here in Boston, to
give him a hand ifhe calls for all our seasonal staffI say thank
assistance. On another personnel you for all your efforts and hope
note, Deputy ChiefKristin Karl- we are able to welcome you back
Camahanjust recently gave birth next year, cs
to a bouncing baby girl and as she
is out on leave, Barbara Buls has
stepped into her role and hasn't It's Your Nature
We
skipped a beat. are also
working to eitherjoin in or host a
department oj Conservation and Recreation
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Bureau of Ranger Services
MA
251 Causeway Street • Boston, • [phone]
Volume 1, Number 2 Fall 2007
DCR
Park Passport Strives to Get
Children Outdoors
Table of Contents By Lieutenant Jason Hunt, District Rangerfor the Connecticut
River Valley District, Central Region
Park Passport Program 1 OCR's Park Passport program is some ideas. Ranger Michaelsjumped
certainly nota new idea. The National right in with his enthusiasm and his
Remembering Our Mission 3 Park system has been doing it for years. knowledge ofgraphic design. The look
States like Virginia and Wisconsin, ofthe passport is the product ofhis
Parl<ing Ticket Program 4 among a few others, also have a Park imagination. Lieutenant Ward brought
Passport. The idea is uniform in its her usual vigor and began contributing
Crossing Guard Program 4 intentions; get people out to the parks ideas immediately. Together we set out
and hopefully introduce them to areas to put the best product on the table. Six
ORV Enforcement Training 5 they may never have explored. We as a months laterthe project is in full swing
Bureau and an Agency strive to do the with a possible release date ofApril
Mock Search Training 6
same, albeit through different means. 2008. It is truly something the Bureau
ofRanger Services can be proud of!
Project Learning Tree 6
As computers, gaming systems and
Canal lllumiNations! 7 more and more television stations enter The first idea is to have a passport book
all our lives, people, and children in small enough to fit in a back pocket and
Walden Watermelon Party 7 particular, are losing touch with the kid-oriented. There will be pages with
outdoors and all the activities involved squares to be stamped forall staffed
Parks as Classroom 8 therein. Childhood obesity is on the rise Continuedon Page 2
as is diabetes among ouryouth. The
Autumn News from Waquoit 9 main, and obvious, reason forthese
health issues is the inactivity ofchildren.
Harbor Island Trivia 10
I was recently presenting a Library Pass
BRS '07 Annual Meeting 10 Program atthe Agawam Public Library
and was speaking about the No Child
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State House Detachment 1 Left Inside initiative. A teacher asked
why we did not have a Passport program
Chiefs Corner 12 for DCR and added that she felt it would
go a long way to connecting children
Massachusetts
dcr with the outdoors. I told her it was an
Deptimiwiii
excellent idea and that I would mention of
it to some people. After hearing the CoincrviitiitniiiidRetivaliiiii
Massachusetts
enthusiasm from Director Priscilla
Geigis and Deputy ChiefKristin Karl-
Camahan, I asked Ranger Peter
Michaels and Lieutenant Kathryn Ward
ConceptualDesignBy
tojoin the team and move forward with RangerPeterMichaels
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ParkPassport (continued) they have visited and where they have
to go. In addition COMING EVENT
parks, as well as our Watersheds and there will be a
Bureaus. Other pages include a page ofstickers Sunday, November 18
passport identification page, modeled in the Passport 1 pm - 3 pm
after the National Park Service's such as: "'Home" Dog Sled Fun Run
passport book, where children can to designate their
write in their name, address, favorite hometown and
parks and it will also include a spot several "favorite park'" style stamps Meetatthe Houghton's Pondmain
for a picture, ifthey choose. An that they can put on the map. parking loton 840Hillside Streetin
Milton.
animal tracks page, what to bring
when hiking page, a coupon to enter The main idea is to make this fun for Meet a furry sled dog up close and
one State Park for free to get their kids! We wantthem to be the catalyst personal! The Yankee Siberian
passport rolling, plus several other to go outdoors, not the parents Husky Club will present an
pages, all with a kids theme will make "forcing" the kids to get away from educational exhibit on dog sledding in
our Passport unique. the computer and be active outdoors. New England. Demonstrations
As an incentive, we plan on offering with wheeled rigs.ifweather
The second idea is to create park- prizes as a reward for attaining certain permits. Bring
specific stamps that represent what levels ofpassport completion. These cameras for a
each individual may include a patch, t-shirt or perhaps great photo
park has. For a pin. We hope to have a grand prize opportunity.
instance, on the for anyone able to complete the (Demonstration only
left is a conceptual passport by acquiring all the stamps in No rides given.)
design ofthe the book. However, these items are
Skinner State Park still very much in the planning stages.
stamp. These stamps will have a look
that hopefully will entice children to The Passport itselfwill be complete
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
want to get them and make them soon. Ranger Michaels has finished
excited once they do! the third prototype and it is ready to Wednesday, Nov 14th
be reviewed. Once a design and
10-11:30 AM
The Passport Book will also include a format is approved we will be on to
pullout map in the back. The plan is the next steps.
to have this be the 'wish list' for kids Event Planning 101
to have at home. On it will be a map Now forthe burning question, what
ofMassachusetts and the location of do we have to do as Rangers and OCR Please join Captains Maggi
all the Parks participating in the staff? The answer: get the word Brown and Mike Nelson as they
Passport program. However, it will out!!! It will potentially be here take the time to share their
not have the boundaries for state land, before we know it and there is not a learned expertise in
like OCR's brochure; instead the kids better way to advertise itthan word- planning/hosting a large public
will be able to see what every stamp of-mouth, so talk it up. You will be event. Both are veteran
looks like because ofthe park location asked to stamp the passport as there
planners of the successful and
indicators modeled after the stamps. will be Bureau specific stamps and
This will enable the kids to choose the pages. Most important, though, is to popular First Day Hikes.
next location they wantto visit, ensure when children visit our
perhaps by simply thinking the stamp facilities they have the time oftheir
is cool. The bonus with this is the lives. I'm sure many ofus have our RSVP NLTNov12*^
addition ofa color stickerwhen a kid fondest memories outside, make sure
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gets his or her Passport stamped. This they have the same! C3
sticker can then be affixed to the map
in the appropriate spot thereby
providing a running tally ofwhere
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