· Adams Homestead Naturalist Receives Master Frontline Interpreter Award
· Sica Hollow Walk in the Park Highlights Spring Foliage
· West Bend Boat Ramp Parking Lot to be Closed for Striping
Adams Homestead Naturalist Receives Master Frontline Interpreter Award
PIERRE, S.D. – Jody Moats received the National Association of Interpretation’s (NAI) Region V Master Frontline Interpreter Award at a conference held in Rochester, MN on April 9-13. Moats is the Park Naturalist at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in southeastern South Dakota.
As a Park Naturalist, Moats creates, implements and provides natural and cultural history programs. She provides environmental education programs and interpretive information for school groups, scout groups, toddlers, and senior citizens in addition to the general public.
“I know there are some people out there that think my job is a little weird, while others think it is really cool. Most of all, I know it is quite important. I will never make the big bucks, but I do receive so many other rewards. I am very proud to be in this profession, and I am honored to receive this award from NAI Region V," said Moats.
In order to receive the Frontline Interpreter award, an NAI member must have worked 5 or more years in the profession and his/her current duties must be at least 60% frontline interpretation. The member must demonstrate a mastery of interpretive techniques, program development and design of creative projects. In addition, the nominee must have three letters of support describing his or her involvement and achievement in frontline interpretation.
Region V is made up of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and part of Manitoba, Canada.
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Sica Hollow Walk in the Park Highlights Spring Foliage
SISSETON, S.D. – Visitors will get to experience the beauty and wonder of Sica Hollow State Park first-hand on the Springs of Sica Hollow Walk in the Park on May 10.
“Although spring seems to be late this year we should find an abundance of early spring plants just beginning to leaf out,” said Dave Daberkow, Park Manager. “In addition, we will see evidence of many of the animal residents of Sica Hollow along the trail,” he added.
The guided nature walk will take visitors along the Trail of the Spirits, a designated National Recreation Trail, through the Sica Hollow woodland. Along the way, visitors will identify native plants and wildlife, discover American Indian legends, and learn about the natural forces that created the hollow, all while immersed in the park’s abundant plant life.
The walk will begin at the picnic area near the trailhead at 2 p.m. and take approximately one hour. Participants should dress for the weather and wear good hiking shoes and insect repellent.
There is no cost to participate, although a park entrance license is required. For more information, call the park office at (605) 448-5701. Sica Hollow State Park is located 15 miles northwest of Sisseton off SD Hwy 10.
The hike is part of the Walk in the Park program, a series of educational, guided hikes held throughout the year in South Dakota state parks, recreation areas and nature preserves. Park staff and volunteers lead the hikes, which are co-sponsored by the S.D. Department of Health.
For more information on state parks or the Walk in the Park program, visit www.SDparks.info or call (605) 773-3391.
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West Bend Boat Ramp Parking Lot to be Closed for Striping
PIERRE, S.D. - The boat ramp parking lot at West Bend recreation area will be closed for striping during the early part of the week of April 28, weather permitting. Access to the boat ramp will still be available, as park personnel will direct traffic.
For more information contact Amanda Hellmann at (605) 773-2885.