Reading Ranger

About this event

Join us at Redan-Trotti Library for a special camping-themed story and craft time with Rangers & Librarians. What to expect: Come join us under the tent at Redan-Trotti Library, as Ranger Sherrie and Ms. Emilee bring nature indoors during this limited time program. Listen as the outdoors comes alive through books. Huddle around the "campsite" as we read about adventures, gardening, forests, and other exciting stories. The reading will be followed by a nature-themed craft. Program leader: Your guide will be Ranger Sherrie Barnes, Park Ranger at EMBARC Youth Farm and Emilee Sawicki, Redan-Trotti Library's Children's Librarian Where to meet: Upon entering the library, turn right and enter the auxillary classroom. What to bring: Make sure to bring your listening ears and curiosity! Restrooms: The available bathroom is in the hallway across from the classroom. Recommended ages: This program content is designed for children of all ages. If children are attending, they MUST be accompanied and We just ask that they be supervised by an adult during the entire program. Weather contingency: This program will be held rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Walking distance: No more than the 100 yards from your car to the entrance of the library. Exposure: The walk to and from the library is in full sun, but the program will be held inside. Trail surface & accessibility: DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs. Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact the program organizer at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Rachel: [email protected] Program Photos: We love documenting our programs and may share photographs on DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs' websites, publications, and social media platforms. While participants are welcome to take their own photos, photographs taken by staff are generally intended for County documentation and promotional purposes and are not routinely distributed to participants. Waiver & Release: By registering for this activity, each participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that he/she is participating in this program at his/her own risk and holds DeKalb County and all its officers, agents, servants, and/or employees harmless from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge, or expense to which they or any of them may be put or subjected by reason of participant’s participation in this program. You further acknowledge that DeKalb County is not responsible for the acts of others participating in this program and the other participants may include, but not be limited to, interested individuals, members of civic groups, religious groups, or community group, and/or persons convicted of crimes and/or violations of County ordinances and ordered to provide community service. I give permission that all photographs, films, video recordings, and sound recordings of me and/or my child(ren) made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs during this Naturalist program may be used non- commercially by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to promotion and educational purposes. I understand and acknowledge that neither my child(ren) nor I will receive any compensation whatsoever for appearing in any photograph, film, video recording, or sound recording made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs.