The program's mascot is Old Abe, based off a Bald Eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry - a group of soldiers who fought here at Vicksburg over 150 years ago!
Download your Shape Up, Junior Ranger Logbook here or pick up a Logbook at the Visitor Center desk!
The Great Cotton Caper!
Travel to the Heritage Garden (located on Pemberton Avenue near the surrender interview site, ask a Ranger for a map and directions!).
Your assignment question for August 2012 is:
(Write this question down in your logbook so you can take it with you!
There are many different kinds of cotton that exist. Your mission is to determine which types of cotton are growing here. Can you name the three kinds of cotton found in our Heritage Garden? (Hint: The cotton plants are located on the north end of the garden -- the end closest to the house on the western (or left) hand side of the path! If you look closely at the rows, the names of the different kinds of cotton planted in each can be found.... happy hunting!)
Extra Credit for Super Sleuths: What are three kinds of vegetables growing in the Heritage Garden? (Hint: You can find the names of many of the plants at the front of the rows, others you might know just by looking at them!)
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