CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – The Clear Lake State Park Junior Ranger program is on schedule for the summer 2010.

Beginning July 14, the Junior Ranger program will run Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., for children ages 7 through 12.

All sessions will begin in the visitor center auditorium at 10 a.m.

Each day participants will explore Lake County’s unique natural and cultural resources. Daily programs will vary.

As children discover the wonders of their local environment, they will earn awards for their accomplishments. They also will get a peek at what State Park Rangers have to know to protect our beautiful state parks.

This Junior Ranger program is made possible by funding from Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association.

If you have questions, please call Val Nixon at 707-279-2267.

The visitor center will open from noon to 2 p.m. each Wednesday following the Junior Ranger program beginning July 14.

Saturday and Sunday visitor center open hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the summer.