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Outreach and Education
Hungry Valley SVRA’s interpretation program continues to grow and evolve with the
introduction of Junior Ranger programs at local schools and in the park. Many of the local
children are frequent visitors to Hungry Valley SVRA. The Junior Ranger program, called
Junior Ranger Clubs at the schools, promotes fun and safe OHV recreation while installing
a strong sense of park stewardship. Park staff collaborate with the local Boys and Girls
Club to hold the multi-session program at the Frazier Park Public Library.
Within the park, there are self-guided activity booklets and Junior
Ranger programs on weekends during the busy season. Park staff
set up interpretive booths in the SVRA on weekends through the
spring and summer months and at special events. The interpretive
booths house interactive exhibits that introduce visitors to the local
flora and fauna, OHV safety, and responsible recreation. Since
high winds make delivering programs in the park difficult, the
SVRA developed an interpretive trailer to take into the park as an
information station and Junior Ranger headquarters.
Geocaching is a popular self-guided activity that encourages
visitors to explore the park. Interpretive geocache cards placed in
cache boxes provide a fun and informative way for visitors to learn
about a variety of topics, such as mammals native to the park.
Native Plant Landscaping at the
Honey Valley Group Campground
The Honey Valley Group Campground and
Pavilion was established in the main valley of the
SVRA and opened in late 2013. All vegetation
islands were saved and incorporated into the
Pavilion design and construction. In addition,
the resource crew incorporated native plants
found in the park as natural landscaping around
the Pavilion. Each plant is identified with a sign
that has both the common and scientific name. This landscaping project will continue until a
majority of the species found in the park is represented at the Pavilion.
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