Episode 04: Pickwick Landing State Park

In this episode of 'Part Time Parkers,' hosts Rebecca and Bernie visit Pickwick Landing State Park in Tennessee and interview park rangers Rachel, Kaylee, and Julian. The rangers share their diverse paths to becoming park rangers and discuss their roles and challenges. The episode covers various aspects of their job, from developing educational programs to handling medical emergencies and law enforcement. Rebecca and Bernie participate in several park activities, including a tree ring printing workshop and a raptor feeding session, learning about tree anatomy and different bird species housed at the park. The episode highlights the park’s commitment to nature education and conservation.

Show Notes:

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/pickwick-landing

https://www.treehugger.com/estimating-forest-trees-age-1343321

https://www.facebook.com/christmasintheparkpwlsp

https://www.fs.usda.gov/learn/trees/anatomy-of-tree

00:00 Welcome to Part Time Parkers

00:54 Meet the Rangers: Rachel's Journey

01:47 Jillian's Path to Becoming a Ranger

05:23 Kaylee's New Adventure

07:17 Creating and Conducting Park Programs

13:18 Funding and Resources for Park Programs

16:59 Volunteer Opportunities and Park Size

18:37 Ranger Training and Responsibilities

21:41 A Dynamic and Exciting Job

22:12 Exploring Bird Training Programs

23:05 Team Effort in Bird Care

24:19 Upcoming Activities and Programs

26:50 Raptor Feeding Experience

28:45 Learning About Vultures and Owls

34:12 Tree Ring Printing Workshop

39:18 Conclusion and Future Adventures

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