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George Washington Carver National Monument is a fun place to visit! Plan to spend a couple of hours or a whole day discovering nature, trying out the interactvie exhbit area and learning about George Washington Carver.

 
Junior rangers exploring in the science classroom.
Summer Junior Rangers spend a morning in the Carver science classroom.

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Be a Junior Ranger!

Earn a badge by learning about George's childhood home. Students can complete the Junior Ranger Program on a single visit or by making reservations in advance to participate in Junior Ranger Day. Upon successful completion of a junior ranger booklet, children are awarded with a junior ranger badge and certificate. The Plant Doctor activity booklet is for ages 5 to 7. The Scientist activity booklet is for ages 8 and older. Booklets are available at the visitor center front desk.



 
A gold park junior ranger badge.
George Washington Carver NM Junior Ranger badge

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Other fun National Park sites to explore

All Fourth Graders!

Every Kid in a Park Pass: A free pass for fourth graders. Fourth graders can earn the pass by completing a fun, educational activity at everykidoutdoors.gov and printing a paper voucher. Exchange the paper voucher for a plastic card at public lands that issue other passes.

Explore Junior Ranger Activity Books

Most parks have a junior ranger activity.

 
Front cover of the Plant Doctor Junior Ranger activity booklet with an image of George Washington Carver as a teenager.
Front cover of the Plant Doctor Junior Ranger Activity Booklet.

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Front cover of the Scientist Junior Ranger activity booklet with a drawing of George Washington Carver.
Front cover of the Scientist Junior Ranger Activity Booklet.

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Last updated: September 18, 2024

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5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840

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417.325.4151

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