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The Art of Storytelling with Ranger Jonah at Rock Chapel II Park

Nov 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

FREE
Description: Storytelling is an ancient art and DeKalb County’s Ranger Jonah McDonald (the Park Naturalist at Mason Mill Park) has been performing stories for all ages for 20 years. EMBARC Community Youth Farm at Rock Chapel II Park welcomes Ranger Jonah for a special storytelling program. Hear stories from around the world and from Ranger Jonah’s childhood and learn storytelling tips, tricks, and techniques.

What to expect: Our group will gather in a covered space for an hour of storytelling and discussion, led by Ranger Jonah. Stick around after the storytelling to roast marshmallows around a campfire.

Program leader: Your guide & storyteller will be Ranger Jonah McDonald, the DeKalb County Park Naturalist at Mason Mill Park.

Where to meet: Enter the Rock Chapel II Park gates at 1185 Rock Chapel Rd and park near the park headquarters building. Storytelling will be in the large pavilion.

What to bring: We recommend bringing camp chairs as seating is limited. Dress for the weather and bring a refillable water bottle.

Recommended ages: This program is designed for families and children, but all ages are welcome.

Dogs: This program is not appropriate for dogs, so please leave your pup at home.

Weather contingency: This program will be held rain or shine under a covered pavilion.

Walking distance: >100 yards

Exposure: Storytelling will be held under a covered pavilion.

Trail surface & accessibility: A paved sidewalk leads to a paved pavilion with less than 5% grade. Access to the campfire requires traveling across grass. 

Register here or at the link below. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Jonah: jpmcdonald@dekalbcountyga.gov